Many people may assume that once a mother has given birth, her focus goes entirely to her newborn child. In a way that is true, because the fragile new human needs all the help in the world to survive outside the womb. Mothers also experience hormonal changes that reorient their attention almost exclusively to the newborn baby.
However, mothers should try not to neglect themselves after giving birth. Postnatal care and recovery are just as important as prenatal care. A healthy mother is best able to care for her newborn child. Here are some tools mothers can use to aid their recovery after giving birth.
For mama’s physical recovery
It is important to provide support to the uterus, abdomen, pelvis, and back after childbirth. Doing so aids in the mother’s quick physical recovery. For this purpose there’s the Mamaway Nano Bamboo Postnatal Recovery and Support Belly Band, an essential postnatal recovery tool for both normal and C-section deliveries. It also provides back support for carrying the newborn child.
Pregnancy hormonal spikes may cause unwanted skin discoloration and darkening. Counter this with Buds and Blooms Postnatal Whitening Cream, a specially formulated cream for mothers who have just given birth. This cream is useful for aesthetic purposes as mothers’ bodies recover from the hormonal changes brought by pregnancy and childbirth.
Mothers who have recently given birth also need supplements to aid their physical recovery. Mary Ruth’s Probiotic Postnatal provides essential vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and probiotics for faster healing. Possible benefits include stress reduction, correction of iron deficiency, better lactation, among others.
Mothers who prefer a non-GMO, vegan supplement may try Mary Ruth’s VEGAN Prenatal & Postnatal Liquid Multivitamin.
For mama’s mental health
An indispensable part of postnatal recovery is relaxation. Relaxation aids physical recovery and helps stave off postpartum depression. After a long day, mothers may want to try a relaxing hot bath using Buds & Blooms Recovery Herbal Bath Soak. It is specially formulated with a mix of natural herbs and magnesium salt to help in relaxation and recovery.
Mothers who use essential oils may want to check out Botanicals in Bloom Lavender Essential Oil. The calming and relaxing properties of lavender oil may help mothers experiencing pain, nervous tension, insomnia, and other ailments.
Mothers on the go who want to take their essential oils with them will appreciate the FAVORI Carrying Case. It is a neat little carry-on pouch that easily stores essential oil bottles and paraphernalia.
For mama’s hygiene
Clean down there more often to prevent postbirth infections. Start with the specially formulated Sebamed intimate cleansing foam, that’s mild for your intimate area but strong against bacteria.
For mama’s hair, Moringa O2 Therapy Oil for Hair and Scalp helps tame postpartum hair loss, and does not have bad ingredients that could be harmful for breastfeeding moms.
