My Favorite Postpartum Essentials
The postpartum season is one of the most tender and transformative times in a woman’s life. As miraculous as birth is, the weeks that follow can leave a mother’s body and spirit feeling vulnerable, raw, and in need of deep replenishment.
This is why I believe in surrounding new mothers with the right tools, foods, and rituals, things that minimize inflammation, support lactation, restore energy, and encourage full healing from within. These items aren’t just products, they’re touchstones of care. Over the years, both through my personal journey and my work as a postpartum doula, I’ve found a handful of essentials that I return to again and again.
Here’s my list of favorite postpartum supports that every mama deserves to have close by.
Cookma Postpartum Meals
Food is medicine in the postpartum window. After birth, a mother’s digestive fire (agni, in Ayurveda) is delicate, and her body is in a state of repair. Every bite of food has the potential to either deplete or restore her.
That’s why I love Cookma postpartum meals. They're one pot, easy to cook Ayurvedic mixes are designed specifically for the needs of new mothers. With just a few simple steps, you can prepare a warm, spiced, and deeply nourishing dish that feels like a hug from the inside out. My fav is kitchari bowl. So easy to make - add egg on top , avocado and cilantro. Chef kisses.
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MATA Postpartum Teas & Lactation Balls
As part of my own practice, I’ve created blends and treats designed specifically for the postpartum body.
MATA Tea Blends are crafted with herbs like fennel, chamomile, oatstraw, and ginger to soothe digestion, ease bloating and discomfort, support milk production, and calm the nervous system.
MATA Lactation Balls are energy packed bites made with sprouted nuts, dates, chia seeds, coconut, and Ayurvedic powders. They’re designed to be quick, nourishing snacks that support milk supply and steady energy during long feeding sessions.
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Astron Herbal- Ayurvedic Herbs and Vitamins
Two Ayurvedic treasures I recommend for all mothers, I absolutely love this brand, I found it on a farmers Market in LA and fell involve with the quality and taste.
Shatavari: Known as the “queen of herbs” for women, it balances hormones, supports milk production, calms the nervous system, and restores vitality after birth.
Chyawanprash: A traditional jam made with over 35 herbs, ghee, and amla (Indian gooseberry). It replenishes ojas, strengthens immunity, and boosts digestion and energy levels.
Their turmeric honey is amazing too.
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MUD\WTR – A Coffee Alternative
Caffeine can feel harsh on the postpartum body, especially when adrenals and hormones are already taxed. MUD\WTR is my go to coffee replacement, made with functional mushrooms, cacao, and warming spices, it provides steady energy without the jitters or crash.
OG Blend: My daily favorite instead of coffee.
Protein Powder: Perfect for shakes or smoothies when you need quick nourishment.
Holiday Blends: Pumpkin spice and cacao are cozy, delicious, and caffeine free, ideal for evenings or nursing sessions.
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Postpartum Vitamins
Postpartum depletion is real. Nutrient stores are used up during pregnancy and birth, and if they’re not replenished, fatigue, mood swings, and low milk supply can follow. I trust two brands for high quality, comprehensive formulations:
Needed: Focused on whole body replenishment, especially minerals and omega 3s.
Perelel: Designed by doctors with formulations tailored to each stage of motherhood.
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Comfort & Everyday Ease
Nipple Shield: Provides relief for sore nipples and helps babies who need extra latch support.
Hot Water Bottle: Simple but powerful, soothes cramps, eases back pain, and restores warmth.
Tea Straw: I love using it for all my herbal mixes, easy use , easy clean up.
Mama Bump Cooling Pads: Instant relief for engorged or tender breasts.
Petit Sol Cocoon: While I’m always supportive of breastfeeding openly, sometimes a mama wants extra privacy in a restaurant, airport, or on a plane. The Cocoon is breathable, versatile, and doubles as a nursing cover, blanket, or swaddle.
Ananday Essentials: I absolutely love their eco conscious, non toxic products for creating a mindful home and practice. Their yoga mat is grounding, durable, and free of harmful chemicals, perfect for gentle postpartum stretching or meditation. Their massage ball is amazing for releasing shoulder and back tension that often comes from nursing, carrying, and long nights with baby. These tools remind a new mama to take a few minutes for herself, breathe, and reset.
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Every mother deserves to feel cared for during her postpartum journey. These essentials, foods, herbs, comfort items, and small daily rituals, help minimize inflammation, support lactation, restore energy, and bring peace of mind.
This season is not about perfection, it’s about nourishment, ease, and being surrounded by things that hold you while you hold your baby.
💛 From my heart to yours, may these postpartum supports bring you comfort and healing.
xx Eliza.
