Natural Herbs That Can Support Your Pregnancy Journey
Nutrition alone isn’t the full picture for prenatal and postpartum holistic care. Herbs can offer a gentle, additional layer of postpartum care. These natural remedies can be used during pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and baby care. From Motherlove’s “Herbs & Plants” blog, here are some botanicals worth considering:
Nettle, rich in iron, calcium, and magnesium, helps replenish nutrients and is a common go-to in postpartum teas for any deficiencies.
Chamomile, known for its calming and digestive benefits, can soothe stressed nervous systems.
Lavender and Lemon Balm assists with stress reduction and emotional grounding. Emotions can be high pre and postpartum and natural remedies can be the perfect addition to your essentials kit.
Rosehip, an aromatic flower that contains fatty acids to deeply moisturize the skin. Most common uses of Rosehip in pregnancy are as a pregnant belly oil/salve.
Incorporating these herbs, either in a tea, tincture, or as in inclusion into your postpartum bath, it can be a tender complement to your food-based nourishment. That said, allergic reactions and side effects may occur so always consult your healthcare provider before introducing new herbal remedies (Motherlove • Herbs & Plants).
Where to Find an Expert on Prenatal and Postnatal Functional Medicine
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