We spend so much time thinking about pregnancy and birth that we often overlook the postpartum period. However, this is a crucial time to support the long-term health and well being of both mother and baby!

In this e-book, you’ll learn what common postpartum concerns may arise, how they can be addressed with herbs and other natural remedies, as well as nourishing herbal support for body and mind in the postpartum period.

The index is as follows:

Foreword…………………………………………………………… 4

The Baby Is Here!……………………………………………………5

The Birth of a Mother………………………………………………. 5

Warm it Up………………………………………………………….. 6

Warming Herbs & Foods…………………………………………… 6

Physical Changes After Birth………………………………………. 7

Perineal Tears & Episiotomies………………………………………7

Herbal Baths………………………………………………………… 7

Sitz Spray……………………………………………………………. 7

Afterpains…………………………………………………………….. 8

Shakes and Sweats…………………………………………………. 9

Bleeding………………………………………………………………9

Breastfeeding……………………………………………………….. 10

Getting Started………………………………………………………10

Sore Nipples………………………………………………………….10

Encouraging Milk Flow………………………………………………10

Mother’s Milk Tea…………………………………………………… 10

Nursing Formula……………………………………………………. 11

Nourishment Tea…………………………………………………… 11

Best Galactagogues …………………………………………………11

Reduce Milk Flow / Weaning Tea……………………………………12

Painful Breasts……………………………………………………… 12

The Digestive System………………………………………………. 13

Constipation………………………………………………………… 13

Gas, Bloating, Indigestion………………………………………….. 14

Mood Support……………………………………………………….. 14

Nourishing Herbs……………………………………………………. 15

Gentle Nervines. …………………………………………………….. 16

Herbs to Avoid…………………………………………………………17

How to Make a Salve………………………………………………….18

Herbal Infusions………………………………………………………19

Additional Resources and References………………………………19

Where to Get Herbs / Herbal Products ……………………………..20

About Light Footsteps ………………………………………………..21