Care Package for the Expecting Mama
Headed to a baby shower and want to get something unique and well-needed for the mama-to-be? She’s sure to appreciate these remedies more than a “diaper cake” or frilly baby outfit.
Put together a Birth and Post-Partum Care Package, and nestle this kit into a sitz bath complete with labels describing how/why to use each item and tie with a bow. Though not as darling as yet another pink or blue receiving blanket, the new mama will be forever grateful for these soothing gifts meant just for her.
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Homeopathic Remedies
Nux Vomica – For nausea and vomiting during labor.
Arnica– For pain and body aches during labor. Also take every 15 minutes post partum to speed recovery.
Silicea – To heal sore nipples from breastfeeding.
- Sitz bath herbs (Wish Garden) and Sitz Bath Basin (drug store) - A bottom saver for postpartum days.
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Lansinoh HPA Lanolin – For preventing and healing sore, dry cracked nipples.
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Calendula tincture and plastic bottle – Mix 1 squirt with warm water to flush your bottom clean every time you visit the potty after birth.
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Electrolyte Drinks and Drinking Straws– Vitamin Water, Coconut water, or simply filtered water with a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon for laboring and breastfeeding moms. Straws provide that extra comfort when she’s just to tired to lift her head.
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Herbal Tea – Buy pre-packaged Nursing Mom’s Tea and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, or for a special touch, mix up your own blend. Avoid mints which may reduce milk supply. Some good herbs to include are:
Oat Straw – Soothes the nerves, promotes hydration.
Red Raspberry Leaf- Helps to tone and heal the uterus. High in calcium and other minerals. Bitter, so use sparingly.
Catnip – While this may get your cat stoned, it has has a wonderful soothing effect on mom’s nervous system without the disorientation.
Fenugreek – Promotes lactation and increases milk supply.
Hibiscus – Fruity, red, refreshing. High in Vitamin C.
Chamomile – Calming.
