After Birth Assist
After Birth Assist
This blend is intended for use after birth to support your body’s release of the placenta as well as addressing postpartum hemorrhage.
This blend hosts Shepherd’s Purse, a plant that has been used routinely by midwives to slow slow excess bleeding during and after birth. This herb contains compounds which have astringent and coagulant properties. Motherwort and Yarrow work synergistically to enhance these actions.
*This is a wonderful blend for a BirthKeeper or Midwife to keep on hand in their birth supplies.
Ingredients
Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris,)* Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca,)* Yarrow (Achillea millefolium,)* and Organic Alcohol*
*Organic
+Keep in a cool spot out of direct sunlight.
Extraction
1:3 Dried Aerial Portion
Packaging
2oz Recyclable amber glass jars with dropper
Suggested Use
Can be taken on its own under your tongue or diluted in water, however many find that its bitter taste is better suited mixed with an herbal tea or juice.
*Midwife recommended to hold under tongue for around 1 minute for fast acting support.
2ml (20drops) or 2 full dropper taken for uterine cramping relief. Repeat as needed or following your providers recommendation.
Contraindications:
Due to the presence of Shepherd’s Purse; Do not use if you have a history of kidney stones, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidemia), cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure and/or are taking sedatives.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is intended to be used in tandem with other means of support to promote stronger uterine contractions, such as but not limited to (nursing baby, nipple stimulation, fundal massage in the 4th stage, synthetic oxytocin) If you believe you are experiencing post-partum hemorrhage do not rely on this tincture alone. Contact a trusted provider, birth support, or emergency services depending on severity.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
