Posts Tagged ‘postpartum’

How To Make Healing Postpartum Pads

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Natural Creation’s Postpartum Wellness Tea contains the healing herbs Calendula and Comfrey. These Herbs are known for their ability to repair and rejuvenate skin cells, making them ideal for healing after childbirth. Icing your perineum after birth can help bring down swelling and numb discomfort.

Here is how to make healing frozen pads with Natural Creation’s Postpartum Wellness Tea.

Step One:

Boil one liter of water. Remove from heat.

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Step two:

Remove the tags and staples from the tea bags.

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Step Three:

Add tea bag to boiled water. Place lid on pot and steep for 2 hours.

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Step Four:

Over the sink, pour infused water onto a thin maxi pad until the pad has fully absorbed the water before water starts dripping.. Repeat with other pads until water is used up or you have the desired number of pads (remaining water can be added to hip baths).

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Step Five:

Re-wrap pads in their original packaging, place them in a ziplock bag and in the freezer.

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Step Six:

Place frozen pad on top of whatever heavy flow pad you are using for your lochia and this will also absorb the liquid as it melts to your body heat.

After baby is here, you may not have the extra time to prepare pads, so plan ahead. Making Postpartum Pads is a great early labour project. Have the instructions available so your support team can make them for you if you run out of time or if you need more.

Postpartum Wellness Tea Pads are a must have for any new mom, and all Natural Creation doulas make these pads for their clients!  If you are an expectant mom, or a doula wanting to provide your clients with this amazing healing relief, purchase a pack of 4 Postpartum Wellness Bath Teas to make the pads and healing infused water for baths!



Essential Oil Safety

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

There are many great uses for certain essential oils in the last two trimesters of pregnancy and especially during labour and the postpartum period. However, some essential oils are not safe or useful when pregnant due to their powerful effect on the body during this sensitive time. Below is a list of essential oils with properties that are not desirable when pregnant, and should be avoided.

Oils Not Recommended for Pregnancy

· Basil

· Cajeput

· camphor

· Cedarwood

· Cinnamon

· citronella

· Clary sage (not recommended until full term – OK during labour)

· Clove

· Cypress (OK after 5 months)

· Fennel

· Hyssop

· Jasmine (not recommended until full term – OK during labour)

· Juniper

· Lemongrass

· Myrrh

· Niaouli

· Nutmeg

· Parsley

· Pennyroyal

· Peppermint

· Ravensara

· Rosemary

· Sweet marjoram

· Sage

· Thyme

· Tarragon

· Yarrow

None of the essential oils listed are found in Natural Creation’s pregnancy products. Clary Sage, Jasmine, and Lemongrass are found in products created for use during labour and the postpartum period. Our product labels are conveniently coded to help you determine which stage of the childbearing year the product has been created for. The essential oils chosen for each product are appropriate for the stage they are labeled. Our products are created with a low concentration of essential oils appropriate for the sensitivity of pregnant & new moms, and babies. We do not recommend the use any of our products in your first trimester and suggest consulting your healthcare provider or aromatherapist if you have any medical conditions that would contradict the use of essential oils.

Please feel free to contact Emily and Chelsea anytime if you have any questions about our products and the ingredients we use.

Info@naturalcreation.ca