Pregnancy & postpartum: when is it allowed?
Answers to the most common questions about massage and lymphatic drainage around pregnancy, after birth and with a C-section scar. Safety-first and tailored to your situation; this does not replace medical advice. BodyFix has been Amsterdam's longest-running specialised connective-tissue and fascia practice since 2008.
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Massage & lymphatic drainage during your pregnancy
The most common questions are about safety and timing: is it allowed, from which week and under what conditions? BodyFix deliberately chooses caution here. The answers below are general in nature and do not replace medical advice; when in doubt we always refer you to your midwife or doctor.
Is massage during pregnancy safe?
Whether massage is suitable depends on your pregnancy, symptoms and the technique used. Our consultation does not replace medical assessment. Consult your midwife or doctor first if you have symptoms, complications or any uncertainty. Read more: pregnancy massage in Amsterdam.
From which week is a pregnancy massage allowed?
Bodyfix uses 14 weeks as its own earliest starting point for pregnancy massage. This is our booking policy, not a claim that massage causes miscarriage. Discuss suitability with your midwife or doctor.
Why does Bodyfix start from 14 weeks?
Bodyfix uses 14 weeks as its own earliest starting point for pregnancy massage. This is not a claim that massage causes miscarriage. Discuss questions about pregnancy or suitability with your midwife or doctor.
Can lymphatic drainage help with swelling during pregnancy?
Contact your midwife or doctor immediately about sudden swelling or swelling with a headache or changes in vision. Discuss whether pressotherapy is suitable for your pregnancy before having a device treatment. Read more: lymphatic drainage in Amsterdam.
Is device-assisted lymphatic drainage safe during pregnancy?
Gestational age alone does not establish the safety of device-assisted lymphatic drainage. Discuss the specific technique and your situation with your midwife or doctor first. It is not included in pregnancy massage as standard.
When should I seek medical advice before pregnancy massage?
Consult your midwife or doctor first about complications, pain, infection, unexplained swelling or other medical concerns. Bodyfix does not treat below 14 weeks; that is our own booking policy. A website list cannot replace individual medical assessment. Read more: contraindications page.
After birth
After birth
Postpartum & the C-section scar
When you can start after birth depends on your recovery and your midwife’s or doctor’s advice. Six weeks is not automatic clearance for massage. Discuss the technique, treatment area and any symptoms beforehand.
When can I be massaged again after a vaginal birth?
When you can start after birth depends on your recovery and your midwife’s or doctor’s advice. Six weeks is not automatic clearance for massage. Discuss the technique, treatment area and any symptoms beforehand. Read more: postpartum recovery in Amsterdam.
When can I start scar massage after a C-section?
Scar massage can only be considered once the wound is fully healed and your midwife or doctor says it is appropriate. A number of weeks on the calendar is not enough. Do not massage an open, infected or still fragile wound.
What are adhesions around a C-section scar, and can massage help?
Around a scar, the connective tissue can form adhesions, which can make the tissue feel stiffer or less mobile. Targeted scar massage is aimed at making the tissue more supple and can be supportive. We promise no cure or fixed result. Treatment only starts after healing and with your doctor's approval. You can read more on our page about C-section scar massage in Amsterdam and in the knowledge base about releasing adhesions.
Does scar massage also help with an older C-section scar?
Targeted treatment can sometimes be worthwhile with older scars too. Whether it is suitable in your case is something we assess during the consultation. We give no guarantee of results. You can find more information on our page about C-section scar massage in Amsterdam.
Breastfeeding & recovery
Breastfeeding & recovery
Breastfeeding, tummy & diastasis
Finally, the questions we are often asked about the period after birth: breastfeeding and the recovery of your tummy. We are honest here about what we can and cannot do.
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Can I be massaged or have lymphatic drainage while breastfeeding?
Tell us if you are breastfeeding and discuss any pain, complications or medication with your clinician beforehand. Breastfeeding alone does not establish whether massage or pressotherapy is suitable for you.
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Can BodyFix do anything about a loose tummy or diastasis after birth?
BodyFix focuses on the connective tissue and the skin: skin firming, scars and postpartum recovery. Diastasis (rectus diastasis) is primarily a matter for pelvic physiotherapy; for that we refer you to a (pelvic) physiotherapist. We make no treatment or cure promise about diastasis. You can read more about what we can do on our page about postpartum recovery.
The Bodyreading helps discuss wishes and comfort; it is not a medical diagnosis. Manual massage and device-assisted lymphatic drainage are separately bookable services whose suitability must be considered separately.
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More about pregnancy, recovery & scars
Explore the treatments and topics around this phase in more depth.
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Pregnancy massage in Amsterdam — practical information and suitability.
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Postpartum recovery in Amsterdam — connective tissue and skin after birth.
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C-section scar massage — adhesions around the scar.
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Lymphatic drainage in Amsterdam — supportive with fluid retention.
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Contraindications — when treatment is (not yet) possible.
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Back to all frequently asked questions — fascia, complaints and practical details.
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Every new client starts with a free consultation (10-minute booking slot), with no obligation. We discuss your situation, the right moment to start and whether a treatment is right for you — consultation first, via a Bodyreading. Rated 4.8/5 based on 207 reviews. BodyFix is a private practice and treatments are not reimbursed by health insurance.
Book a free consultationSources and medical background
NHS: Swelling in pregnancy · NHS: Scars
These sources provide general information; they do not establish the effectiveness of the Bodyfix Method. Checked on 10 September 2026.