The importance of warmth in Postpartum Care.
The importance of warmth in postpartum care and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Throughout the pregnancy journey, the mother nurtures and carries the baby, the placenta, and amniotic fluid, creating a warm and nurturing internal environment. However, after giving birth, the mother experiences a sudden shift in her physical temperature as this warm internal environment ceases to exist.
During the process of pregnancy and childbirth, the mother's body undergoes depletion of blood and qi (energy). Furthermore, following childbirth, the mother's torso and womb are exposed to the cold meridians within her body. The womb, which was once the size of a watermelon, now feels cold and empty. These significant changes in the mother's body requires adequate care and restoration after giving birth.
Winter Warming Bundle
Specially curated to tackle this winter, filled with warming dishes, beverages and practices, encouraging small elements for you to incorporate in your postpartum journey
Postpartum Kitchari is best served warm, an Ayurvedic dish that is filled with fibre and unsaturated fats. A great winter kitchen staple.
Elan x The Herborium Red Dates Tea. is a refreshing beverage that provides a soothing warm experience. Great to sip on during the day, as part of your postpartum recovery. Recommended to be consumed from the second trimester of pregnancy and after 5 days postpartum.
Our Elan Robe is a beautiful full-length linen robe, that is specially curated to encourage self care habits within mother's healing journey.
Moxa is a beautiful way to perform self care and warm the body. Practice the TCM technique of Moxibustion, and unblock any stagnation and allowing energy to flow.
Our Elan x Frank Green ceramic food container is designed to store your snacks at your desired temperature, easy to bring on the go.
References:
https://milkandseed.com/blogs/journal/warmth-postpartum-recovery#:~:text=As%20mothers%20and%20birth%20workers,well%20being%20to%20the%20mother
https://www.thomsontcm.sg/articles/postnatal-recovery-with-tcm/
https://newmothercaregiving.com/
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