After birth, a mother’s body is deeply depleted. Blood loss, hormonal shifts, broken sleep, stretched tissues… rest and repair is needed. In traditional cultures, new mothers were protected, cocooned, and nourished with war m, easy-to-digest foods like slow-cooked broths and stews to rebuild strength, restore warmth, and support healing. In the western world, this wisdom was lost somewhere along the way and mothers were led to believe that “bouncing back” and performing matte

For the Breastfeeding Mama: Sip chamomile tea (I like it with a dollop of raw honey!) Its calming, antispasmodic properties can support both your nervous system and through your milk, soothe little one’s tummy to reduce wind and colic-y symptoms. Post-Belly Birth Support: Chamomile tea helps soothe the gut and release wind after surgery. For Anxiety + Overwhelm: The simple ritual of making and sipping on a chamomile tea can support you in anxious times and those wired-but-tir

I get asked this question all the time, and the honest answer is there’s no one-size-fits-all. It really depends on what the client needs/wants, what’s going on for them that day, and how old the baby is. I thought I’d share a quick look at my last two postnatal visits to give you a feel for the kind of support I offer. Of course, these are just examples and don’t cover the full range of what I can help with, do get in touch to find out more. Postnatal visit – 7 week old baby

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