Reviews Roundup: Healing Lotions
There seems to be a new trendwhere manufacturers realize that expecting women like to be pampered, but what aboutafter those same women have labored for several hours or, in many cases, days?We found a few products that are designed to help new moms feel pampered whiletheir stitches are healing, their nipples are hurting and their bellies aresnapping right back into place.
Lighten My Labor Phases ofLabor Comfort Collection
Since we all know it’s goingto hurt, the best option seems to be to learn to cope with it. Lighten MyLabor offers all-natural products specifically formulated by an OB/GYN.The Phases of LaborComfort Collectionoffers productsspecific to the phases of labor. The Relax With Me Whipped Massage Gel, the BreatheWith Me Linen/Room Spray, the Lift Me Cooling Body Mist and the RestoreMe After-Baby Bath Tea will all meet your specific needs, whether you’rebreathing through the pain or delighting in the end result.Heidi Klumand Brooke Shields own Lighten My Laborproducts.
You can check out the goodsat www.lightenmylabor.com.
Bella Mama Sitz Bath
Having a vaginal birth inmany cases means dealing with a little soreness but the key to a speedyrecovery is taking care of yourself and relaxing in a sitz bath every morningand evening (or in my case, every few hours).
The Bella Mama Sitz Bath comfortsand soothes sore, swollen perineal tissues and hemorrhoids with a restorativeblend of pure plant extracts. All BellaMama products are created with the highest quality natural ingredients andare blended with subtlety and care by a master herbalist, aroma-therapist andnatural skin-care specialist.
Celebrities who own the BellaMama line include Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino,Heidi Klum, Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, Melania Trump, Amanda Peet andMTV’s La La Velazquez.
To find out more and for alist of retailers visit www.bellamama.com.
Earth Mama Angel BabyC-Mama Healing Salve
C-section mamas know a thingor two about healing and they play double duty taking care of baby andthemselves. Earth Mama Angel Baby is one of the first companies on themarket to put out a salve specific to help a mom heal from her cesarean.
This revolutionary healingbalm formulated with 100% natural ingredients rich in Vitamin C, essentialfatty acids and amino acids – all nutrients necessary for proper cellregeneration and wound repair – is formulated especially for cesarean sectionand other surgical wounds, old c-section scars and stretch marks, inflamedrashes and burns.Gwyneth Paltrowis a fan of the toxin-free, cruelty-free andcertified vegan brand having purchased their Stretch Oil for both her pregnancies!
Check out the brand online atwww.earthmamaangelbaby.com.
Bella B Natural Bodycare Body Buzz
Body Buzz for all-over body firming and cellulite control isgreat for that inevitable time (around, oh….12 weeks or so) when you take alook in the mirror and say “Ahhhhh!”Body Buzzis an all-over body firming and cellulite control cream utilizing themost effective clinically-proven ingredients on the market, yet stillmaintaining the clean formulas of all Bella B products. BodyBuzz is free of petroleum, lanolin, mineral oil and parabens (artificialpreservatives). Body Buzzis thick and luscious and goes on smoothly with a fresh, clean scent. GwynethPaltrow and Carnie Wilson count themselves among fans of the brand.
Formore information or to purchase check out www.mothersintuition.com.
Lansinoh Nipple Cream
Lansinoh is a brand well-recognized by breastfeeding mothers and there’s areason why we recommend this nipple cream above all others: it works.
Created especially forbreastfeeding mothers utilizing a patented refining process, Lansinoh is100% ultra pure modified lanolin and does not have to be removed prior tobreastfeeding. There is no water to dilute its effectiveness and no additivesof any kind to irritate sensitive skin. Even those women who may be allergic towool or other refinements of lanolin, may use Lansinoh with completeconfidence of safety.
For information on where topurchase, check out www.lansinoh.com.
