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Nourishment

According to Ayurveda, the first 10 days post birth is essential in restoring and strengthening the digestive fire and supporting the physical, hormonal, mental and emotional changes, post birth, through mineral rich, easy to digest warming foods.

Meals that are unctuous, soft, soupy, hydrating and warm, and incorporating specific spices, good fats,

carbohydrates and proteins benefit tissue repair, digestive elimination, and overall wellbeing. According to ayurveda it is important to get the digestive fires burning again so that the food is easy to absorb, which serves mother and baby, preventing gas and bloating for both.

Foods that are easy to digest, aids conservation of your precious energy. This is essential to meet the

demands of taking care and feeding a newborn whilst healing and recovering from the immense physical,

hormonal, mental, and emotional demands of your pregnancy, labour, and birth; as well as grounding and

supporting this sacred window of time of emerging from womb to world.

Shopping List

  • Maternity pads

    Fresh pajamas

    Warm socks

    Hot water bottle

    Water and straw

    Himalayan salt lamp

    Phone charger long lead

    Electrolytes

    Thermos

    One handed snacks

    Silver nipple shields

    Tissues/cotton pads

    Supplements

    Witch hazel

    Face/nipple/body cream

    Homeopathics

    Breast pads

    Peri bottle

    Essential oils

    Eye mask

    Hairbrush

  • Organic ghee/ Sesame oil (untoasted)

    White basmati rice

    Molasses granulated

    Moong dal lentils

    Filtered water

    Fennel seeds

    Fenugreek seeds

    Ginger powder/ fresh

    Black pepper powder

    Cinnamon powder/stick

    Cardamom powder

    Turmeric powder

    Clove powder

    Garlic

    Almonds

    Dates

    Raisins

    Dried figs

    Dried Nettle

    Raspberry leaf

    Dashmoola tea

  • Thermos

    Teapot

    Tea strainer

    Tupperware

    Stick blender

    Food processor

    Medium stainless steel pot

    Cast iron frying pan

  • Basin/foot bath

    Magnesium salts

    Sesame oil / foot massage

    Bathrobe

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Recipes

How will you tend to yourself today ?

Movement

Gentle movement practices can feel really good after birth as your body recovers but are also supportive to new demands of carrying and holding a new baby. Suitable for all postpartum bodies, and the intention is mainly to relieve tension, boost circulation, and create gentle strength in these very early days.

Move Gently

Nourishment

According to Ayurveda, the first 10 days post birth is essential in restoring and strengthening the digestive fire,  and supporting the physical, hormonal, mental and emotional changes, post birth,  through mineral rich, easy to digest warming foods.

Nourish Yourself

Active Rest

Rest  can be experienced in a few ways, apart from sleeping and napping when you can. Rest can be experienced through listening to a guided relaxation, or a breathing practice, self-massage, a foot bath or enjoying a cup of tea staring out the window can also feel supportive at this time, especially if you manage to have a few moments to yourself.

Find Moments of Rest