Jennifer Willette

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Being a first-time mom I knew that everything I experienced with my baby was going to be an adventure. I also knew that postpartum care was a critical component of entering into motherhood. The more I read the more I learned how little focus was put on educating mom’s (especially first time mom’s ) on the changes your whole body and mind goes through during child birth. I got in touch with Valerie through my prenatal yoga/exercise studio and quickly learned how the New Mommy Wellness Kit focused on every aspect of postpartum care. The kit is self-explanatory and the booklet is an easy guide to follow. I also printed the calendar out and hung it right on my refrigerator to follow as a guide to healing. Most women think post-birth is only about the new amazing life we helped create but it is also very vital to take care of ourselves as well so we can feel the best we can and enjoy our little ones.

Brown Formulation Body Soap: I used this both pre and post natal. It has a nice exfoliating effect and pure clean smell. My only wish was I could have used a bigger bar. I had to hide it so my family wouldn’t use it as well.

Boreh Body Scrub: I really enjoyed the way my skin felt after using this product. When I felt slightly under the weather I felt this helped pull the toxins out of body. The texture was warm and comforting. You could feel it working.

Herbal Recovery Tea: It helped me stay hydrated while learning to breastfeed for the first time. It took be quite some time to get used to the very distinct taste.

Calming Herbal Blend Paste: I used this along with the herbal wash when I bathed. It had a nice calming effect. I applied it to my forehead and chin to soothe any angst I was feeling.

Herbal Bath: It was more time consuming to prepare than I anticipated, but then again I am a first-time mom who was breastfeeding and recovering from an unplanned C section. However, when soaking in the bath I felt my energy change within minutes and felt balanced.

Cold Press Virgin Coconut Oil: I never knew all the amazing uses for this amazing oil. I applied it daily to my body and extremely dry heels (all it did was snow for a month and a half). With its sweet smell, it also gave me a calm piece of mind.

Herbal Massage Oil: I also used this daily as part of my post bathing routine. It left my skin supple and hydrated.

Lavender Floral Water: I started each day by spraying this on my face and taking 3 deep breaths. I felt an instant sense of calm to take on the day. I also would also through it in my diaper bag if I felt I needed a shot of Zen.

Feminine Herbal Wash: I put this in a squirt bottle which made it easy to use. Since I had a C section I didn’t have any tearing but had tenderness. I felt this helped keep everything clean.

Firming Herbal Blend Paste: I used this with the abdominal wrap as advised. I felt the warmth of the paste and wrap working together to bring my core back in line. I am still wearing it two months after my son was born.

Belly Wrap: This was the first item that drew me in to the New Mommy Wellness Kit. As I grew bigger with my new bundle of joy I knew that strengthen my core and pulling my stomach muscles together was key to feeling back to myself (for the most part). Although I could not wear the wrap as early as I would have liked. My C section left me recovering slower than I would have hoped or planned for. When I was able to wear it I felt the difference it made quickly. It pulls everything in to where it once was and allows your muscles to re-learn where they were and the many purposes they have.

(Note: Jen tied her Mommy Wrap loosely around her c-section incision area and then tighter from above the navel. This provided 2-levels of support: 1. gentle around the incision and 2. tighter around the mid-section. A very smart mama!)

It truly amazes me how necessary it is to take care of one’s own well being after giving birth however it is talked about so scarcely. I would recommend this kit to someone who is committed to working on their physical and mental health. One of the other most important things I learned was I needed a strong support system around me during this postnatal time. It took time and effort on my part to integrate the kit into my new mommy life but I feel it was worth it.

 

Warmest Wishes
Jennifer Willette

North Caldwell, New Jersey