Episode 151: Ep #151: Postpartum Care with Ayurveda

Is there anything as tender as a newborn baby? And is there anything more challenging than navigating self-care and time to restore your energy when you are trying to care for a newborn and get back to regular life? Classical Ayurveda has very specific protocols to help balance out mom's doshas as well as get strong milk production flowing and create a strong connection between mother and new baby. In this episode you will learn: The Jatakarma, or actions to take after birthThe use of the placenta to reduce postpartum depressionHerbs to give to the baby shortly after delivery by mouth and externallyHerbs to stimulate milk productionRecipe for a compress to hep reduce breast pain from nursingWhich dosha to focus on managing post deliveryHow to heal vaginal canal tearingPractices to implement for the month following pregnancy for full restorationSTART YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HEREHaven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkitReady to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersionConnect with me online:https://ayurvedalifeschool.comSocial Media:Ayurveda Life SchoolNamaste.

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The Ayurveda Life School podcast explores wellness and health through the ancient 5,000 year old wisdom of Ayurveda-but we make it work for you today! Learn to make practical changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, thoughts, and emotions to connect mind-body and lead you on your pathway to perfect health. Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Heather Johnson, the host, will share the life-changing teachings of Ayurveda and give you techniques to make Ayurveda a natural part of your daily life as you journey to better health and peace, and you don't need to travel to India to do it! Peace, wholeness, and a life of dynamic energy can be yours through Ayurveda.