Ah the 1st month post delivery, the picture is not pretty pretty: slack on the belly, thighs and buttocks, not to mention the cellulite that appeared where I had never seen before, the pounds of greed determined to remain stored, coming-back buttons on the face ... More fatigue and pain. You understand that this postnatal treatment to the Ile de Re, I expected to firm up. But she had the desired effect?

The operation

A full program of 24 treatments is proposed at the Relais Thalasso Ile de Re. Just to know that you will look after you during 20 treatments, it's been great morale. For these young mother 1st month are so physically and psychologically addictive, which is often forgotten! 20 Why care? Baby is part of the adventure, and is entitled to 4 treatments: 1 massage, 2 baths and a massage session baby swimming.

The 24 treatments are spread over six days and is concentrated in the morning or afternoon. This leaves plenty of time to do a little visit with your accompanying the rest of the time.

As part of this spa, baby is not in daycare. It existed before, but a lack of demand, it is no more. So, load the accompanying take care of baby or spa guest to arrange with the hotel to get a babysitter.

Ideally, this treatment is recommended for post natal mums 5-8 months after delivery, even if it can come from 3 months or after 8 months. I think we benefit more from the benefits of this spa if baby is on a different rhythm (eg, he made his night, he is bottle fed, it requires less hands) and mom is a little more free and relaxed to the base.

You never made ​​wellness? Then imagine yourself in a bathrobe in the corridors of Crocs to bare feet and often during care. With good hair sticky, sea salt required.

The care that I enjoyed:

• the underwater shower draining: halfway between a bath and an invigorating jet, you are immersed in a bath and the hydrotherapist uses a jet under water to promote venous return. Very relaxing and less aggressive than a jet. You feel lighter after.

• relaxation therapy: a pretty story is told in the dark, where we imagine a tree, a bird, a backpack filled with all our cares thrown over the bridge to the island ... he did not take long to doze on these waffs, large inflatable cushions super comfortable (except for Giant). That it feels good!

• Baby modeling: if you've never done the osteopath's advice will be really welcome. You will see your baby totally captivated by massage.

Care that surprised me

• the seaweed wrap essential. I knew and had already tested with the memory that 1) you smell like fish out 2) you're stuck under a plastic cover heater to become almost claustrophobic. In short, I could not see which was fun. This time, after application of the mud, my legs started me picoter.D one side, I was lusting for the whistle to stop taking care of the other I saw the sign telling me that it care for 20min had slimming properties. Well my dear, we'll have to tighten your buttocks. And finally, under the influence of heat, I ended up diving into an incredible rest. And did not feel the fish. Better, my skin was very soft. So what about the second wrapping three teas? The smell was divine.

• the Maqam: what's that? Look no, it's created a unique treatment by an osteopath at the Relais Thalasso. A treatment that is based on the Watsu, so lavish in water. Privatized in a pool, your body floats on the surface of the water, your ears in the water hear soft music and then walks you an osteopath and makes you do some movements. Eyes closed. While 10 minutes of relaxation therapy have been enough to relax, I'm not really arrived at the Maqam. I think above all not to have appreciated the close of the year (eg, stuck my head on the belly of the practitioner, while feeling his breath) and having my soft belly out of the water without being able to return ( yeah). The idea is nevertheless top, but I have not joined.

The care that I like least:

• the modeling: it's really a subjective observation. With tensions around the body from wearing, stroller, shopping etc.., I feel like a massage that is able to release these tensions and remove nodes. Massage while soft, it's nice but boring.

• the baby swimming: small (4 1/2 months) did not appreciate and pelvis was too noisy between spa guests in water and noise swirls. She got scared, then she loves her bath. And swallowed a cup of salt water. A little too early perhaps.

• The massage bath or rather its essential oils and its plastic cushion. Ok it is not in a luxury spa, but a little effort could be made ​​at the presentation of the products we have in front for the duration of care.

You should know that this treatment program th postnatal is renewed each year following the return of satisfaction questionnaire (approximately 5 to 10 young mothers are testing the treatment every month). It is also possible at the time of booking preferably customize its program.

So what effect?

• Muddy or like a cloud. We would sleep almost upright. We even hear the alarm clock in the morning. This is a rather large break and it feels good.

• Bye bye cellulite. It is not completely gone but in one week, the reduction is visible
• Firming. The belly had the right to treatment of shock, ie scrub, invigorating jet, massage, body wraps, masks cellulising to caffeine. Serves him right.
• Weight loss. In six days, - 1.6 kg on the scale. And yet, I have not tried hard: a glass of wine + entry / dish / dessert every night. The portions are not tiny but prefers fish, vegetables, soups and sauces have been eased. The food was excellent, as part of Atalanta restaurant, very popular on the island.

And to close all capitalize on this week and rather successful, two visits with a dietician took place. A at the beginning of the cure, where you realize, describing your diet, it's normal that you do not lose your love handles. Second with a personalized dietary advice. I am leaving with my leaves very motivated!

I appreciate that for a future cure

• To be or not to be with baby ... A baby sensitive to salt air is a baby excited. Moreover, it is 6 days away from home and made the road to reach this day spa. You go out casually washed your care and want to continue the benefits by a walk or a relaxing meal. This is not won if the baby is with you and cry with each meal. Worse he is teething. Really, I sincerely ask the question: Is that the cure would be more beneficial if those six days was just for the young mother alone? Obviously if you breastfeed, the question can not really asking ...

• A mandatory appointment before the start of the treatment. I must admit one thing: I went to this spa in true tourist, without having actually read the program. When I received when I arrived late in the day, I had at that time full of questions. Except that 1) the center was closed 2) I had my first baby with care the next day at 9:15 is just 30min after 1 bib 'burps not included. And you had to have something in the belly. Yes, even in spa, it could be the race! All that to say that it is probably worth to meet the head of his treatment before, to have a minimum of information and reassurance (do I get these oils breastfeeding? This jet on belly despite my scar? what is the best treatment to relieve my back pain?)

The place

Capital has made the Ile de Re a subject on his show last Sunday. I will not dwell on the charm of this island which has preserved a wild environment, friendly and full of charm. The Relais Thalasso is located on the seafront, almost at the entrance of the island.

This Centre was refurbished in 2010 and unfortunately, the storm Xynthia hit and need additional work. Both say that at Deco, it is far from centers without antiquated charm.

The price

The postnatal treatment, ie 24 treatments, costs € 899. This puts the care of 20 to 60 min to 37.5 €. Rather cheap this view.

Accommodation with half board, count from 1,242 €. Knowing that your companion can enjoy free accommodation and breakfast. And even a room upgrade prestige as a "gift of birth."

These are the future and young mothers, I hope you have knowledgeable about this experience post natal giving a good blow to the body and boost morale.

Thank you for this at the Relais Thalasso home and listening to their

Relais Thalasso Ile de Ré Sainte-Marie-de-Re
Website: http://thalasso-iledere.com