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Postpartum Soothing Spray

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Note from Katie: After birthing five babies … I know all-too-well the discomfort that comes with the post-birth healing process. I’m happy to welcome Shaye Elliot to share a recipe I wish I’d had with my first few children. Enter Shaye…

If only I had been wise after the birth of my first two children. Advil was taken. Medicated pads were used. The water that they gave me to “rinse myself” with wasn’t cutting the mustard. And the uterine cramping when I first began nursing was almost unbearable.

As my sister prepared for having her first baby this week, I knew that I wanted desperately to alleviate some of that discomfort for her. And since I’m set to give birth to my third in just a few more months, I figured it was the perfect time to experiment and think up a few post-baby-natural-remedies.

Because as anyone who has had a baby knows – it ain’t pretty. Dignity is lost. Modesty is thrown out the window. Pain is experienced.

Luckily, there are wonderful and effective natural options for the crunchy Mama.

Not the least of which is this postpartum soothing spray.

Yes. If you’re going to have another baby, you’re going to need it. It’s designed to help with pain, swelling, healing, and toning. Perfect for that post-baby-“area”.

Postpartum Soothing Spray

You will need:

-6 tablespoons witch hazel

-3 tablespoons aloe vera

-6 drops Frankincense essential oil

-3 drops Clary Sage essential oil

-4 tablespoons filtered water

– Glass spray bottle (this helps to avoid any plastic contamination and maintains the quality of the essential oils)

What to Do

Simply combine the ingredients together in the spray bottle. Gently shake to combine. Once you’re ready to use post-baby, keeping it refrigerated will help to increase the “cooling relief” of the aloe and frankly, makes it quite refreshing for anyone to use. No judgement here, man.

The witch hazel acts as a toner on the swollen area. The aloe vera soothes and relieves further swelling and discomfort. Frankincense oil heals any tears, broken skin, and irritation. Clary sage helps to re-tone the area and relieve pain and cramping. It’s a lethal combination for any post-baby-body.

Hoping this postpartum healing spray brings you and your nether-regions great relief!

About the author: Shaye Elliott writes at The Elliott Homestead, A blog that encompasses so many of the things that she desperately loves – her bearded husband Stuart, their quiver of little children, and life on the farm. Go say hi!

What do you do to help the post-birth healing process? Share below!

This calming and cooling postpartum healing spray helps alleviate after-birth discomfort and speed recovery of delicate areas.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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61 responses to “Postpartum Soothing Spray”

  1. Brittney Muller Avatar
    Brittney Muller

    Where can you purchase the glass spray bottles? Also, any suggestions of brands for the spray ingredients?

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  2. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Hi Katie,
    I know someone already asked this, but I was curious if I made this spray ahead of time and then stored it in the fridge if it would keep better?

    I’m due in about 4 weeks and nesting pretty badly, and also would like to bring this spray with me to the hospital for after healing that’s why I’m asking. I would keep it in the fridge for one of my grab at the last minute items if you thought it would stay okay.

    Thanks.

    – Kelly

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  3. Faith Ressigeac Avatar
    Faith Ressigeac

    Hi,
    I’m having a really difficult time finding frankincense oil as well (I’m out of the US so can’t order from your site). Do you have any suggestions for an EO we can safely use as a substitute?

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  4. Dharmi Avatar
    Dharmi

    Hi Katie,

    Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes, I haven’t tried them yet but have my cupboard stocked and ready to go for when small arrives.

    My question is the same as Melissa’s above… what is the shelf life for this product? Technically I’m due in 10 days, can I make it and keep it ready or is it better to wait until first stages of contractions and have it fresh?

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  7. Karly Avatar
    Karly

    I am currently recovering from a 3rd degree episiotomy (dr went to town down there, despite my wishes) My LO was posterior and needed help out. The episiotomy had a hematoma which got really infected since they did not drain it. I am now dealing with a fairly large open wound. I had to go on IV antibiotics and lots of pain meds.

    I was wondering if you could suggest anything to speed the healing.

    Where they stiched the skin came away so I had stitches holding nothing together. Which means a pretty deep wound. I do sitz baths with Epsom salt and lavender EO twice a day or when I can find time. Also have a postpartum pile that I would love suggestions on speeding that uncomfortable thing. I am not sure which herbs can me used on open wounds. Thanks!

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    1. Lina Avatar
      Lina

      I have the same issue, except I’m 4th degree …I’m 7days postpartum I’m on nirco, and lIdocane gell… wondering if this stuff helps?

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  8. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    I’m due this Jan. and am relieved I found this before. I just made some up and am packing it in my hospital bag now. I’m sure that anything that helps after will be a welcome relief.

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  10. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    I’m wondering if instead of buying aloe gel, if have to buy online and have it shipped, could you just blend your own up? Also, aloe is amazing for the digestive track, anyone know if it’s alright to take while nursing? Either soaked in water or some tossed in a smoothie I did all the time prepregnancy.

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  11. Kylie s. Avatar
    Kylie s.

    For the mommies out there, rub coconut oil into the perineum daily throughout your pregnancy. This helps to increase the elasticity of the tissue to prevent nasty tears.

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  13. Susana Avatar
    Susana

    That looks like a great spray. I used something similar for my postpartum days and included a strong tea of Calendula and Hypericum as the base for the spray. These really helped with the healing and added soothing.

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    1. Sagrario Avatar
      Sagrario

      I am hoping to do the same for a friend but her baby isn’t due for a month and her baby shower is tomorrow. Will the tea hold up for that long? Or is there something I should be doing to help preserve it?

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  14. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I am so going to make this. I’m due with baby 3 in April so this will be a great thing to stock up on to help and bring with to the hospital.

    Thanks for another inspiring post.

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  16. kat Avatar
    kat

    Ok forgive my bluntness…. am I misunderstanding or is this as awesome as I think it is? Can this be sprayed on the lady nethers? 😉

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  18. NancyLee Avatar
    NancyLee

    Dear Katie – I work as an OB nurse – will keep this in mind for “FYIs” for my ladies who might be interested. Hmmmmm….wonder if the hospital would stock it if I made it? Heheheheh……

    Also, I really appreciate your blog – it’s on my feedly reader and almost every day something interesting catches my eye. Including some of your more “controversial” topics. Thanks for what you do.

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  19. Layla Avatar
    Layla

    Although the aftermath of my first child was absolutely horrible, my second child hardly left me sore. I followed the Bradley method which has exercises you do while pregnant. I didn’t tear, and because I stayed relaxed, wasn’t even really that sore. I think I will make this because I am due in April, just in case. I bet it is wonderful with tearing or an episiotomy.

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  20. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    And here’s me using zinc oxide ointment on myself instead of the baby. I’ll have to make a trip out for the frankensense eo ASAP.

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