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Lactation tea for increasing milk supply
When a baby is born, many mothers naturally assume that the newborn will immediately latch on, and the milk will start flowing effortlessly. In reality, however, things can be very different. Lactation is a process that does not always begin as smoothly as guides suggest. Additionally, stress and fatigue can effectively suppress milk production. Fortunately, there are natural ways to gently support a nursing mother in boosting her milk supply. Fenugreek and fennel have long been recommended in traditional practices as plants with potential galactagogue properties, meaning they may help increase milk production. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and lactation Fennel is one of the most commonly used herbs to support breastfeeding.…
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Two Births, Two Stories: Epidural vs. Natural
Dreams of a Baby, Nightmares of Pain For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to have children. However, the thought of childbirth terrified me since I was a child. Perhaps it was the dramatic stories my mother told me about giving birth in communist Poland, or maybe it was the phrase “that’s nothing compared to childbirth” that I kept hearing whenever I hurt myself as a kid. I love nature, but when it comes to physical pain, I never saw the point in suffering. I didn’t want to think about it or see it, so I deliberately avoided birth videos and stories from other women. At every…
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Multitasking Soothing Perineal Spray with Witch Hazel and Lavender
As you probably know, childbirth is quite an experience, and recovery takes time. For my first birth, I prepared myself very well in terms of skincare, and today I want to share with you my recipe for the best postpartum spray for intimate areas (and beyond) you’ll ever have. Why make the spray yourself? Isn’t it better to buy a ready-made one? Well, no! When it comes to healing wounds, the simpler, the better. The spray I’m going to show you contains only two ingredients: Be cautious with the ingredients in intimate area sprays! When choosing sprays for intimate areas, it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients. I found…
