Gutentag, friend I am a Maliswali living in NJ. Postpartum Massage was
in fact practiced by
Indian females, usually a social group elder. Postnatal Massage techniques are taught by Mothers
to Daughters and such, and the benefits of Postpartum Massage were well-known for ages.
These interesting helpers knew about herbs.
The new Mom was aided in getting back to normal, and this massage practitioner was known as a Malishwali, or "Massage Guardian." The newborn and Mom both
get a massage session.
Saint-Etienne
