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05/12/2025

🌿 Ginger & Lemon Postpartum Recovery Tea (with Spices)

Ingredients (1 large mug)

3–4 thin slices of fresh ginger

1–2 slices of fresh lemon

A pinch of cinnamon (warming, stabilising)

A pinch of turmeric (anti-inflammatory)

2–3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed (calming for digestion)

1 small piece of clove (optional – supports immune system)

1 tsp honey (optional, add after it cools slightly)

🫖 How to Make It

1. Add ginger, spices, and lemon to a pan with 300–400 ml water.

2. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, so the spices release their benefits.

3. Pour into a mug.

4. Let cool slightly, then add honey if you like.

5. Sip slowly, warm and mindful.

🤱 Why It Helps Postpartum

Ginger reduces nausea, settles digestion, and warms the body.

Lemon supports hydration and gently boosts immunity.

Cinnamon & cardamom support circulation and digestion—wonderful for postpartum grounding.

Turmeric supports healing and reduces inflammation.

Warm drinks help with relaxation, milk let-down, and grounding.

✨ When to Drink

First thing in the morning.

After meals to settle the stomach.

During postpartum recovery to support warmth, digestion, and gentle healing.

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11/09/2025

✨ Why Postpartum Matters ✨

The birth of a baby is also the birth of a parent. 💛 While so much focus is placed on pregnancy and labour, the postpartum period is where deep healing, bonding, and transformation truly unfold.

🌿 Postpartum matters because:

Your body needs rest, nourishment, and care.

Your emotions deserve space and support.

Your baby thrives when you feel nurtured.

Families grow stronger with guidance and reassurance.

As a postpartum doula, I’m here to hold space, bring comfort, and remind you: you don’t have to do this alone.

🤱🏽✨ When we honour postpartum, we honour the parent, the baby, and the entire family.

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31/08/2025

🌸 Hi! I'm Letty!

I am a passionate postpartum doula committed to nurturing families through the incredible journey of early parenthood and support mothers during the fourth trimester.

I provide warm, hands-off support for new parents, offering guidance with infant care, breastfeeding, and gentle emotional support during the “fourth trimester.”

Understanding that recovery and bonding can be challenging, I also focus on meal preparation and nutrition to ensure parents have the nourishment they need to heal and thrive. Beyond individual care, I actively volunteer in the community, supporting families, creating connections, and helping new parents feel seen, supported, and empowered.

I offer additional services as part of my postpartum doula package,which are belly binding, sobada massage, and placenta art.

My approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and practical assistance—helping families feel confident, cared for, and connected during one of life’s most transformative moments.

I've become a Doula with Doula.uk, and therefore, I'm a certified and access fund Doula and part of DWB,which I'm very proud to be part of.

Almost every Friday's of the month,you can find me in Bodmin at the breastfeeding group in the family hub or at Treliske.

Support must be aviable for every family here in Cornwall and around the UK, and that's why I'm committed to volunteering as everyone deserve a Doula in their life!

If you want to know more or how to access volunteer's doula support,please contact me.

Lots of love from mother to mother!

“Supporting a new mother is not just about caring for her baby—it’s about nurturing her strength, honouring her journey, and helping her feel seen, supported, and empowered in these transformative first months.”

🌸Letty.

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31/08/2025

🌾 Rice for Postpartum Recovery 🌸

After childbirth, your body needs warmth, nourishment, and easy-to-digest foods to heal and restore strength. Rice has been a staple in many traditional postpartum diets across cultures — and for good reason:

✨ Why Rice Helps in Postpartum:

Gentle on digestion → Warm rice porridge (congee/kanji) soothes the stomach.

Energy booster → Provides complex carbohydrates for steady strength.

Hydrating & healing → Soft rice cooked in broth helps restore fluids.

Pairing power → Combines well with protein (chicken, fish, lentils) and healing herbs.

Enjoy!😋

28/08/2025

Tofu is a fantastic ingredient for postpartum dishes — it’s high in protein, easy to digest, and versatile for soups, stews, or stir-fries that support recovery and milk supply. Many traditional postpartum diets (like Chinese "zuo yue zi") include warming, nourishing foods, often with tofu as a gentle protein.

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15/08/2025

Nourishment
by your doula

Your body, a garden,
has grown and bloomed,
now tender soil rests,
needing sun, water, and gentle hands.

Sip warmth,
taste sweetness,
let each bite be a reminder—
you are still being made new.

These seeds, these leaves,
this bread, this cup—
are not just food,
but whispers:
"You are held.
You are healing.
You are home."

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14/08/2025

Jujube (红枣 / Ziziphus jujuba) tea is widely used in traditional Chinese, Korean, and other East Asian medicine as a gentle tonic, especially for women during pregnancy and postpartum.

Jujube Medicinal Tea — Pregnancy

Jujube is considered warm, sweet, and nourishing.

Often used to “tonify qi and blood,” calm the mind, and support digestion.

Commonly combined with goji berries, ginger, or longan for prenatal wellness.

Iron & antioxidants — helpful for maintaining hemoglobin.

Mild sweetness can help with fatigue and mood.

Gentle on digestion.

Jujube Medicinal Tea — Postpartum

Often included in zuo yuezi (坐月子) confinement diet.

Believed to replenish blood, restore energy, and improve sleep.

Often brewed with dang gui (angelica root), ginger, or red beans.

Potential benefits:

Warm, gentle nourishment.

May help with post-birth fatigue and mild insomnia.

Supports digestion, which can be delicate after birth.

Usually considered safe for breastfeeding mothers.

Basic Jujube Tea Recipe (Pregnancy/Postpartum recepy)

Ingredients:

5–7 dried jujubes (pitted, sliced)

500–700 ml water

Optional: a few goji berries, 2–3 slices fresh ginger

Method:

1. Rinse all ingredients well.

2. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes.

3. Drink warm; avoid overly sweetening.

Enjoy!✨️

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12/08/2025

Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month

✨TWIN MAGIC✨

11/08/2025

✨ Belly Binding After Birth: What You Should Know ✨

Belly binding—wrapping the abdomen with a cloth or special binder—has been practiced in many cultures for centuries, from Malaysia’s bengkung to Japan’s sarashi. But what’s the modern take?

💡 Potential Benefits:

Support for core & back – Can help you feel more stable while your muscles are regaining strength.

Posture improvement – Encourages upright posture, which can ease shoulder and back strain.

Comfort & security – Some people find it soothing to have gentle compression, especially when moving around and for some, it boosts confidence in early recovery.

⚠️ Things to Consider:

Not a weight-loss tool—binding won’t “melt fat” or replace exercise.

Too tight = bad. Over-compression can affect breathing, digestion, and pelvic floor health.

If you had a C-section, wait until your healthcare provider gives the green light.

Duration matters—most experts suggest a few hours per day, not all day or night.

🛠 Tips for Safe Use:

Choose breathable, adjustable fabrics.

Make sure you can take full breaths while wearing it.

Listen to your body—stop if you feel pain, numbness, or dizziness.

Combine with gentle core and pelvic floor exercises once approved.

Belly binding can be a comforting tradition and a supportive recovery tool—just make sure it’s done safely and in partnership with your postpartum care plan. ☘️

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09/08/2025

🌸 Nourishment for the New Mama: Dates for Postpartum Recovery 🌸

After childbirth, your body is working hard to heal, replenish nutrients, and keep up with the demands of motherhood. One simple, natural snack that’s been cherished for centuries? Dates!

✨ Why dates are amazing for postpartum:

Energy boost: Naturally sweet and packed with quick-release carbs for those middle-of-the-night feeds.

Iron & minerals: Helps replenish blood and restore strength after delivery.

Fiber-rich: Supports digestion and eases postpartum constipation.

Traditional healing: In many cultures, dates are offered to new mothers to promote recovery and milk production.

💡 Easy postpartum snack ideas:

Stuff Medjool dates with almond butter for a satisfying, nutrient-rich bite.

Blend dates into a smoothie with oats, banana, and milk (or plant-based milk).

Chop them into energy balls with nuts, seeds, and coconut.

💖 Mama, nourishing yourself is just as important as caring for your little one. Keep a small jar of date snacks nearby — your future self will thank you.

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