When my sister told me she was pregnant a few years ago, I immediately sent her a WishGarden care package. After listening to hundreds of postpartum women, I knew exactly what formulas she would need as a new mom. And I wanted her to have them all before she gave birth because I’ve seen firsthand how hard it can be to do anything once the chaos of new parenthood begins. It made me so happy every time she called to tell me she had used one of the formulas and how grateful she was to have the products at her fingertips. If a problem arose, she could address it right away before things got worse and not have to worry about running to a store or waiting for products to ship.
Knowing exactly what a new mom would want and need inspired the creation of our New Mama Care Postpartum Essentials Kit, which has become an instant bestseller. If you’re expecting, attending a baby shower or supporting a family as a birth worker, this kit makes the perfect gift.
Basic supplies for after childbirth
AfterEase – After the birth pains
You made it! 40 long weeks of pregnancy, the marathon of labor and finally your bundle of joy has arrived. But just when you think you’ve got the hardest part behind you… BAM! Your stomach tightens and you get flashbacks of early labor. Although not everyone experiences contractions after birth, they are normal, temporary and common as the uterus tries to return to its normal size. This can be particularly uncomfortable for anyone who has had multiple births (damn that muscle memory!).
Here’s the good news: AfterEase works in the moment to promote quick relief. This formula is our best-selling pregnancy product thanks to the power of moms sharing their postpartum must-haves. It supports the relaxation of your uterus and soothes your body, so you can get out of the discomfort and enjoy those first days of warm cuddles and baby happiness!
Postpartum Emotional – Baby Blues
Nothing quite prepares you for motherhood. It is a gift like no other that will change your entire life in less than a year. And while you love your bundle of joy immensely and are giving this new role your all, it’s completely normal to have moments of overwhelm and emotional sensitivity in the first days after giving birth. I mean, let’s not forget: your hormones are on a rollercoaster.
Postpartum Emotional works in the moment to save your mood and ground your emotions. With liver support for those raging hormones, nervous system support for the restless thoughts, and mood enhancers to lift your spirits, this formula is uniquely designed to help you navigate those moments of overwhelm like the badass mom boss that you are!
Milky – Supply booster
Breast milk is the most nutritious food in the world. That is why it is often affectionately referred to as ‘liquid gold’. It provides all the nutrition a baby needs in the first six months of life and meets his hydration needs throughout the first year. But sometimes milk production can decrease due to stressors in the mother’s life, inadequate nutrition, and even maternal genetic factors.
Milk Rich has a traditional blend of plant-based ingredients to boost your offering. This well-rounded formula helps nourish the mother and build breast tissue to support milk production and volume. Your baby gets the gold and you get the peace of mind knowing your little bundle of joy is well fed.
Happy Ducts – Free up the flow
Nursing is a beautiful gift for mother and baby, but also a lot of work. If you ask us, you deserve a medal (and maybe a paycheck) for everything you do. But the frustrating reality is that nursing can come with a whole host of inconveniences. Sometimes your milk flow looks more like a traffic jam, and if a blockage occurs, things can quickly become uncomfortable. Happy Ducts provides in-depth support to a nursing mother struggling with a clogged duct. This formula stimulates the body’s immune and inflammatory response while supporting lymphatic movement and healthy microbial balance. Happy Ducts is best used at the onset of symptoms and is intended as a short-term acute remedy.
Check out our Postpartum Essentials Kit (and save 10%!) and our entire postpartum herbal formula line.
Jamie McKeown is a herbalist, health coach and head of education for WishGarden Herbs. She is trained as a doula and loves supporting new mothers through their pregnancy journey!
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or to sell any product.
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