This quick, touch-free perineal care provides a cooling effect, thanks to the hazel and cucumber. Tucks pads are okay but not my favorite - I actually preferred just using a baby wipe and some hemorrhoid cream for that issue because I felt the Tucks were too drying and it seemed that was making it feel worse in the long run. Thats so because the spray bottle is designed in a clever upside-down position, making it easy to use in the perineal area. Hi Pooja, I'm familiar with Garden of Life products but not their prenatal. But how different are they? Besides, it has been accredited by many bodies, making it more trusted than the spray. With each passing day you'll be closer to going for a nice long walk outside with your beautiful new baby. Using this balm is pretty simple. Thank you for writing this! Call the store or email [emailprotected] to make an appointment or for help putting an order together for pick up. What are some good remedies/herbs for that! Thanks for the great product tips, also thoroughly enjoyed: Enjoy this time nesting with your little one. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. sql_error: Walker went to the drug store to buy it for me and then texted me "Joy, you're not gonna like the ingredients in this stuff" he was right, so he bought me this brand instead. The best part about these natural remedies is that they that work just as well with no side effects. Customer Service Hours: MF, 93 PST (877) 388-9205 [emailprotected], 1828 Union StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123(415) 359-9205. Please pass them along to other mamas so we can share this information and help every mama have a speedy and natural recovery. Then comes the whole delivery process. Going into labor and delivering the baby, or undergoing a cesarean section for those who prefer. A good tip I got was to wash every time after using the bathroom (hand sprayer is great for this) and to air or blow-dry completely. All Rights Reserved. Where can we find Push by Annointment and TheraWise HMR in Canada? I think going ahead and doing sitz baths now can be really beneficial if you need it. This perineal balm does not contain butane, petroleum, alcohols, parabens, artificial fragrance, or preservatives. All the above worked for me (esp. (select 'blog' as rectype, blogid as recid,blogtitle as rectitle, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy, Made of Water, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Leaf Extract, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Fruit Extract, Organic Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Oil, Organic Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Leaf Oil. Witch hazel has been used for generations to cleanse, soothe and heal skin. Though my babies are 5 and 9 I well remember the post-natal healing period and thinking "why didn't anyone tell me this would happen?" Earth Mama Perineal Spray does not contain harmful ingredients, fragrances, and preservatives. Visit Our Showroom! Just apply a very gentle pressure with the witch hazel soaked toilet paper. All the best. I had a whole team of hemorrhoids the size of grapes - EFFING PAINFUL!! Helps with constipation during pregnancy and postpartum. I did the herbal sitz baths for the first week or two, once a day (and had a little leftover "tea" in my peri bottles for the first rinses). The spray is also very volatile, evaporates fast, and is therefore not as efficient as the balm. And theres no harm in getting some cooling comfort down there along the way. Cruelty-free, no parabens, propellants, benzocaine or artificial fragrance. I truly hope my holistic and natural tips help you heal as quickly as possible. They sell them at most drug stores. Fact: Pregnancy and childbirth will change your lady parts. Honest wordsI've had my three babes. I was looking at the all natural linen binders (it's like you're being tied into it) that you keep on all the time (except for bathing/showering) that will help you heal well. Youll be swollen and sore in the lady parts making it hard to sit and walk around. Text us at(415) 855-1828. Herbal Perineal Spray is a soothing touch-free herbal mist for pregnancy and postpartum use, with a clever upside down sprayer so its easier to reach hard to get places. I have no idea how I didn't get hemrroids or bloodshot face and eyes after all the pushing I did. On the other hand, Earth Mama Perineal Balm too does not contain harmful ingredients, artificial preservatives, and fragrances. Added to Cart View Cart or Continue Shopping. I have a question for you. You can find it at any health food store and even some drug stores. Cause who wants any of that down there? However, Earth Mama Perineal Balm is more effective than the spray. Pack it in your birth bag and take it with your peri bottle for those first post childbirth bathroom trips. Earth Mama Perineal Spray retails at $12.99 for a 4-fluid ounce bottle. if youre a postpartum mom struggling with swollen perineum or tears, this spray is your best shot. Monday - Wednesday, 10am - 6pm, Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 7pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm. I love EMAB Bottom Spray. And theres no harm in getting some cooling comfort down there along the way. It is very uncomfortable to do but well worthwhile in the end. I use their balm for diaper rash and it's wonderful, soothing, and gentle.For swelling and discomfort, I use perineal cold packs. This makes the balm long-lasting and, thus, more effective. For those who did not have the opportunity to give birth vaginally, it is extremely important to massage the scar (of course once it is healed 6 weeks-ish) to avoid adhesions, the physio in france looked after mine says i have waited to long and the adhesions can affect posture=back pain. Earth Mama Perineal Spray comprises organic ingredients, including water, witch hazel leaf extract, kosher vegetable glycerin, cucumber fruit extract, organic lavender flower oil, and peppermint leaf oil. I am pregnant with my 2nd child and I wish I had known all of this the first time around. Thanks Jacqueline :) I hope people find this post because I really found all this info to be incredibly helpful. I haven't used any sprays or balms for my perineum, but if I did, I would choose Earth Mama Angel Baby. Im all for using organic, but the first 2 weeks I had to use the conventional ones. Appreciate your inputs on these or if you can recommend a better one :) *By completing this form you're signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time. Joy, Another idea to heal perineum is homeopathic arnica and hypericum. It is truly the most beautiful time for you and your baby. For external use. Trying to find out which one is best without breaking the bank! Did you use a belly binder after you had your baby? If you have a lot of pain and swelling it may be difficult to sit on any surface, even a cushy couch. The beeswax is organic and ethically sourced from bees that are gathered in a bee-centric manner. No I don't mean eat donuts :) But you may benefit from sitting on a blow up donut (it's actually called an "Invalid Ring -- don't ask me why). In addition to using this cream, every time you have a #2 soak the toilet paper with witch hazel and hold it up to your butthole for a few minutes. Going into labor and delivering the baby, or undergoing a cesarean section for those who prefer. Now that Vienna is four weeks old and Ive had a solid amount of healing time Im feeling pretty good, despite the lack of sleep -- more on that in a future post. Both different & both I would do again. Call the store or email [emailprotected] for help putting an order together for pick up or to make a private appointment. On the other hand, the balm costs $14.99 for a 2-fluid-ounce container. And wellyou're likely reading this because you're either pregnant or in the same position I was just in. Mist as often as needed, especially after bath or toilet use. It is also dermatologically tested and clinically proven to be irritant-free. The balm is packed with more organic herbs and essential oils, all proven effective at providing perineal relief to pregnant and postpartum mothers. Earth mama angel baby has both a bottom spray and mama bottom balm, motherlove has a 'roid balm, various places have herbal sitz baths, even filling the peri bottle with something besides water is new to me, not to mention pad-sicles plus amazon still has my beloved dermaplast., So has anyone tried these different products? DO NOT WIPE your butthole -- be as gentle as possible. The former is more affordable, efficient, and doesnt contain harmful ingredients. No harmful chemicals: Earth Mama Perineal Spray is free of harmful chemicals like butane, alcohols, parabens, or benzocaine. They are much much better now. In between I had the herbal perineal "tea" soaked into gauze pads (my hospital midwife had them) and I would lay those in my maxi pads, and also had cold pads off and on the first couple of days. 12 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941(415) 389-1312. Tuesday through Saturday 10-5. Blow dryer on your lady bits -- great idea!! I already have hemorrhoids so I do an Epsom salt sitz bath followed by EMAB mama bottom balm. :). Free standard shipping for orders over $150! Boil 8 cups of water and fill a pouch with herbs such as nettle, witch hazel, calendula etc. Best of all it can be used on other skin irritations as well. Also recommend the use of arnica in homeopathy for the healing aspect and to encourage milk there is also some great homeopathic granules see a homeopathic doctor who can prescribe the correct doses and pop in maternity bag for when/if needed. I probably only needed two, and it is spendy, but our apprentice happened to be at the store and sweetly brought me extra so I had three. It also does not contain artificial fragrances and preservatives that may cause allergic reactions, especially on sensitive perineal skin. I'll definitely be using these after my baby comes. Also how much sitz bath tea/mix did you go through? I had a minor first degree tear with a stitch or two. *This is your TMI warning* but I am just planning on my poor bottom being a wreck, there is a cyst that will probably rupture, and I always seem to swell up like a balloon reguardless. I'll buy some dermaplast as back-up but wondering what else is out of this world amazing.. Sit in the bathtub for 10 to 20 minutes. This makes the balm pricier, but of course, with better and faster results. I totally forgot about that one. It has also been certified by the USDA as 100% organic made. Congratulations Joy :), Glad you enjoyed my post! Take time to care for your baby and your body, let others help with all the rest. I knew NOTHING about recovery of my lady parts post labour and delivery. This whole motherhood process may seem challenging but is very rewarding. I have an herbal sitz bath I plan to use after delivery. The TheraWise HMR can be found on Well.ca, Amazon or at Whole Foods and Walmart. In contrast, Earth Mama Perineal Balm is a balm and, thus, solid. Test the water before getting in, don't burn your vag and perineum! You can do this as many times as you like, I recommend two times per day.