POSTPARTUM
RECCOMENDATIONS
For Your Postpartum Healing
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Herbs
A great way to improve or maintain your health during pregnancy! Herbs can be steeped for 4-6 hours or left overnight as an infusion. Promotes stomach health.
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Oatstraw
Rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and B Vitamins. Helps reduce tension and promotes calmness. Nourishes the body and rebuilds adrenals. Decreases brain fog and promotes healthy milk production.
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Nettle
Extremely high in chlorophyll and rich in amounts of Iron, C Vitamins, Magnesium among other vital nutrients like A Vitamins, K Vitamins, Amino Acids. Nettles helps reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain.
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Goji Berries
Full of powerful antioxidants used to help your body recover and support the immune system after birth. They help to nourish the blood and improve circulation. It is also a great source of fiber and will aid in digestion.
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Red Dates
Rich in C and A Vitamins, B1/2, Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphorus which makes it an excellent source of nutrients that our bodies need after birth. Anti-inflammatory, help to strengthen the stomach and spleen. Aids in food digestion.
HERB SHOPS
Frontier Co-Op (you can purchase in bulk)
https://www.frontiercoop.com
Root Mama (Black Owned)
https://www.rootmama.co
Mary Ruth’s
https://www.maryruthorganics.com
Roots And Land (Black Owned)
https://remediesherbshop.com
Mountain Rose Herbs (you can purchase in bulk)
https://mountainroseherbs.com
Wish Garden Herbs
https://www.wishgardenherbs.com
Recommended Tinctures and
Herbal Baths: Baby Blues,
After Ease, Milk Rich, ReBalance,
Happy Ducts, AfterBirth Sitzbath.
IWillaRemedy (Black Owned)
https://iwillaremedy.com
Organic Mother’s Milk Tea
https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com
Earth Mama Organics
https://earthmamaorganics.com
Items You Might Need:
Witch Hazel, Water, Lavender and Frankincense oil (please ensure essential oils are certified organic)
and a glass or plastic reusable spray bottle. Shake it up and store in the refrigerator for a cooling effect!
Frida Instant Ice Maxi Pads
https://frida.com
Postpartum Underwear
Postpartum Disposable Mesh Underwear
Frida Mesh Free Disposable Underwear
https://frida.com/products/disposable-boy-short-brief-underwear
Stool Softener
Colace on Amazon
Perineal Cold Packs (you can also make your own and place it on top of a pad)
Medline Cold Packs
Personal Wipes - (it will be a little painful in the beginning to wipe!)
Pain Relief Spray
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray
Preparation H - in the case of postpartum hemorrhoids
Nipple Cream
Medela Lanolin Nipple Cream
Nipple Butters
Mothership NYC (Latina, Locally Owned)
https://www.themothershipnyc.com
Earth Mama
https://earthmamaorganics.com/
Baby Bath Essentials
https://tubbytodd.com
Nursing Bras
Working on this list and will update soon.
Nursing Pillow
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Silicone Pacifier Holder
mushie Pacifier Holder
Nipple Shields
Silverette Nursing Cups
Medela Nipple Shield
Nursing Pads (disposable and reusable)
Reusable Organic Pads
Disposable Bodyfeeding Pads
Milk Storage Bags
Body Milk Catcher
Haakaa Silicone Milk Collector
Postpartum Belly Wraps/Bands
Postpartum Support Recovery Belly Wrap
Large Refillable Water Bottle
Snacks and easily digestible foods that you can keep close by your most common bodyfeeding area- lactation balls, etc.
Baby Wraps
Compression Socks
www.comradsocks.com
Open Toe Compression Socks
Socks (with grips)
Amazon
Loose clothing like soft robes or dresses