Infrared sauna is being widely used because it provides countless health benefits for everyone. Sauna or heat therapies were even common during the ancient times. Now, a lot of moms who have just given birth are asking a lot of questions such as:

Will it cause breastmilk to run dry?

Will it help me lose weight?

Can I find relief from PPD? 

Am I going to be exposed to radiation?

And so on…

Benefits Of Using a Sauna

There are a lot of infrared sauna benefits, especially if you are a mom who has just given birth. You are experiencing a lot of changes in your body such as your uterus decreasing in size as it returns to its non-pregnant state as well as the difference in your hormone levels. We call this a postpartum period and it begins immediately after giving birth to your child.

Some new moms experience mood swings, depression or anxiety and it might even interfere with their ability to care for themselves, their baby or their family, if not given proper attention. Of course, if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you’re most probably looking for healthy ways to remedy these issues. Diving into this may bring a lot of questions to mind because you want to take care of yourself and your family and be a responsible momma.

Considering sauna sessions as your therapy for these circumstances is a good choice but care should be taken while using them. It is also recommended to discuss your plans with your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Here are some benefits you can receive from an infrared sauna:

Stress Relief

You can find relief from stress, mood swings, depression or anxiety as sauna therapy relaxes the body’s muscles, improves circulation and stimulates the release of endorphins. 

How? When the body is exposed to heat stress (i.e. during sauna sessions), the body’s cortisol (stress hormone) level rises but drops and sets a new baseline lower than before when you step out of the sauna. The result? You feel completely relaxed!

Metabolism

The use of infrared sauna is sometimes dubbed as passive cardio. It can help you lose weight and thus helps you to return to your previous body shape faster. You can burn as much as 600 calories in one 30-minute infrared sauna session.

Lactation

The warmth of the infrared radiation increases vasodilation and blood supply to the breasts thus it is an effective remedy in enhancing lactation or increasing the milk supply.

Skin regeneration and disappearance of stretch marks

The red light emitted by the infrared sauna stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, making the skin firm and plump and thus helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Aids the body in detoxifying

An infrared sauna produces light waves similar to sunlight which is not a dangerous form of radiation. Now that you are ready to get started, remember that it is recommended to have short sauna sessions until your body is fully adjusted. And always make sure to hydrate after your session to keep your electrolyte level balanced. You’ll be sweating a lot so you have to drink plenty of water to keep your milk supply up and to stay healthy!