How to use herbs during postpartum
While you are preparing for postpartum, you will come across sitz bath herbal blends and peri bottle tea recipes. Whether you sit cozy in using holistic remedies, prefer to use all things from a pharmacy or live in a comfy space in between - you will come across so many guides suggesting herbs post birth. I am NOT an herbalist but I have found over the years there are some safer herbs I feel cozy sharing with my momma clients daily. Always check in with your health care team before using any herbs.
Let’s jump into my mini guide ⬇️
🌼 My Favorite Herbs & Florals:
💓 Chamomile
💓 Lavender
💓 Rose Buds
💓 Shepherd’s Purse
💓 Plantain Leaf
🌼How to Use These Herbs:
💓Sitz Baths
💓Peri Bottles
💓Herbal Compresses
💓Oil Infusions
💓Foot Baths
💓Teas
🌼What are some of the benefits?
💓 Chamomile: alleviates postpartum depression, improves sleep quality, anti- inflammatory, skin recovery
💓 Lavender: lowers anxiety, anti-inflammatory, yeast support, reduces perineal discomfort, pain support
💓 Rose Buds: vitamin c, skin support, mood lifter, digestion support
💓 Shepherd’s Purse: postpartum hemorrhage, bleeding recovery, supports circulation
💓 Plantain Leaf: skin healer
