Ancient Insights for Modern Mother’s: Ayurvedic Formulations for Postpartum Well-Being

Postpartum is a profound transition for women that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional changes. However, new moms need to take care of themselves, especially in terms of skin and perineal health. Postnatal (or postpartum) women face a plethora of skin problems due to hormonal changes, stress, sleep deprivation, and body changes post-pregnancy including dehydrated skin, melasma, acne, stretch marks, and loose and sagging skin. Though the perineal area — particularly following a vaginal birth — needs to be kept clean and cared for to help healing, ease discomfort, and prevent infection. This is part of research undertaken to formulate an ayurvedic kit for postpartum mothers for their perineal and skincare. a) The massage powders focus on healing, brightening, soothing, and tightening of the skin. b) Sitz bath bomb, relieves pain and swelling, facilitates the healing of tears or stitches, relieves hemorrhoids or irritation, keeps the perineal area clean, and reduces the risk of infection. c) dual-action soap that exfoliates the skin gently (that takes away the excess oil after the body massage) and cleanses the body. Self-care is vital for postnatal mothers since it supports physical healing, assists in stress management, and improves emotional health. Spending energy on rest, movement and self-care will help new mothers to feel revitalized, less overwhelmed, and therefore have the energy to care for themselves and their babies.