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A postnatal woman is not ill or unwell. She is adjusting to the loss of pregnancy, recovering from hard labour and taking on the heavy demands of nurturing a newborn baby. These physiological adaptations are accompanied by symptoms that indicate her body’s struggle to keep up with the onslaught of changes. Yes, she needs help from people and from Nature´s potent force. Plants, as our allied sustainers of all life on earth, are our best port of call to address the new mother’s needs. This has been the case for 60 000 years. And, in the last few decades, we have forgotten to ask them to step into this cozy nest in the form of a tea, compress, ointment, or decoction.
In this 30-page manual, Satya Kaur and Ingrid Bal guide the mother, family, or carer on which herbs to use to alleviate her discomforts and concerns. References to the 23 recommended herbs are categorized according to the commonly observed postnatal challenges. Dosage, as well as the suitable application of the listed herbs, is explained, making this booklet an ideal gift for new families. Easily obtainable Western herbs have been prioritised over imported and more exotic varieties.
