The best products to support this amazing time of your life!

You’ve brought your miracle home from the birthing suite. You’ve never known sleep deprivation quite like this. The house is in shambles, and you move in between tears of joy and tears…….well who knows what they’re for!! On top of everything you’re feeling, you have this amazing human life depending on you 24 hours a day. Probably the last thing on your mind is looking after yourself at this time, however this beautiful life is depending on you to look after yourself so he or she grows and develops to the best of their ability. 

Breastfeeding uses a lot of energy and stored nutrients. A healthy diet is always good practice, however it’s especially important if you are breastfeeding as your diet needs to give you back the nutrients you use during breastfeeding. There are also some amazing breastfeeding support products out there, but which one is the best choice for you? Let’s find out below!

NaturoBest Lactation Support 60c – NaturoBest’s Lactation Support provides herbs used in Western herbal medicine to boost breast milk supply and support the nervous system in breastfeeding mothers.

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Herbs of Gold Breastfeeding Support 60T – Blessed Thistle and Fenugreek have traditionally been used for their galactogogue properties and may improve lactation. Specially formulated for nursing mothers to assist in stimulating the production of breast milk.

Our best pick – Our pick goes to Herbs of Gold Breastfeeding Support! This blend contains Fenugreek and Blessed thistle (galactagogues) – Galactagogues are substances that assist in the initiation, continuation or augmentation of breast milk production. Fenugreek is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a nutritive tonic.

Weleda Nursing Tea x 20 Tea Bags 40g – Healthy lactation for a growing baby steeps in every cup of this soothing, nourishing tea. A proprietary blend of organic herbs supports lactation and soothes digestion for both mother and child. This is a soothing and calming tea.

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Roogenic Australia Nursing (Native Plant Tea Elixir) x 18 Tea Bags – Roogenic Nursing Tea is a nourishing blend for new mothers designed to promote a healthy increase in milk production. This Naturopathically accredited, caffeine-free brew is designed with Lemon Myrtle, Quandong and other wholesome plants that are known to support breastfeeding.

Our best pick – This one goes to Roogenic’s Nursing! This blend also contains fenugreek and Nettle leaf – that has been shown to boost iron and vitamin B12 levels, helping new mothers overcome postnatal fatigue, while fenugreek and fennel seeds have been proven to increase milk production.

P’URE Papayacare Papaya Skin Food Multi-Use (Paw Paw with Calendula) 75g – PURE’s rich nourishing blend of Papaya, Shea Butter & Calendula provides instant nourishment, repairing and soothing dry, cracked & irritated skin. This multi-use balm is ultra-rich & works to soothe, restore & protect your skin naturally.

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Weleda Mum Organic Nipple Care Cream 36ml – Nipple Care Cream is a lightly textured, yet rich moisturizer, designed for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This moisturizing cream helps to tone nipples in preparation for breastfeeding and provides soothing relief for tender and cracked nipples. The moisturizing properties of aloe vera, marshmallow and natural plant oils soften and care for the nipple, while astringent horsetail and nettle tone and condition the skin. Calendula and chamomile calm, soothe and support the healthy renewal of tender, cracked skin, and rose oil provides a delicate fragrance.

Our best pick – It goes to P’URE Papayacare Papaya Skin Food Multi-Use. This product contains Papaya and Calendula. Enzymes naturally found in Papaya nourish & gently exfoliate skin stimulating skin regeneration. Calendula is traditionally used for its healing and soothing properties, this bright yellow flower is rich in nutrients including antioxidants to promote calm, healthy skin. This cream is suitable for sensitive skin, 100% Active, 100% Natural COSMOS certified & Vegan registered.