Thanks so much for talking about herbs in pregnancy and postpartum. You nailed it when you said we’d be frustrating hearing “it depends, it depends!” Guess it time to drive deeper into the studies and find out what “it depends!” means and for whom!
I just wanted to very quickly share my experience with two herbs that I used topically at the hospital where I gave birth. It has a long tradition of working with herbs.
They prepared a rinsing solution from diluted calendula essence and left it in the restroom in a large pitcher so you could let it run over the pubic area when urinating. It was supposed to dilute the urine and thus prevent burning at the wound. It also helps reduce possible swelling or infections in that area.
They also kept arnica gel on little fleece towels in the freezer that you could put in your underwear after birth injuries. It was soooooo soothing and such a quick relieve and magical recovery. I loved it.
Oh, and they also had Moringa and fennel tea. :-)
I hope this was not too much detail, but that maybe it can support someone with their experience, too.
Thanks so much for talking about herbs in pregnancy and postpartum. You nailed it when you said we’d be frustrating hearing “it depends, it depends!” Guess it time to drive deeper into the studies and find out what “it depends!” means and for whom!
Dear Rachelle,
I just wanted to very quickly share my experience with two herbs that I used topically at the hospital where I gave birth. It has a long tradition of working with herbs.
They prepared a rinsing solution from diluted calendula essence and left it in the restroom in a large pitcher so you could let it run over the pubic area when urinating. It was supposed to dilute the urine and thus prevent burning at the wound. It also helps reduce possible swelling or infections in that area.
They also kept arnica gel on little fleece towels in the freezer that you could put in your underwear after birth injuries. It was soooooo soothing and such a quick relieve and magical recovery. I loved it.
Oh, and they also had Moringa and fennel tea. :-)
I hope this was not too much detail, but that maybe it can support someone with their experience, too.
Still love your work. Thanks so much,
Aya