Witch hazel compound- This helps to reduce skin irritations and has anti-inflammatory properties which can help soothe and reduce soreness, haemorrhoid pain and itchiness

My Expert Midwife Midwife developed, mum approved, the My Expert Midwife's award winning range provides effective solutions to common pregnancy, birth, new mum and newborn issues, to help you feel like you again. If you think you are developing an infection- we advise consulting with your doctor or midwife first Perineal massage– when done regularly, from 34 weeks of pregnancy, perineal massage has been clinically proven to help make the perineum (the muscle between your vagina and anus, which stretches to allow your baby to be born) more elastic and stretch better during childbirth, reducing your risk of tearing and the need for an episiotomy.

SOAK FOR BITS: is a new mum’s essential for the first post partum recovery baths. This caring bath soak is created by experts to help improve every new mum’s after care. A hospital bag essential. Perfect to use as part of your postpartum recovery plan, specially used alongside the award winning My Expert Midwife Spritz for Bits Soak for Bits is a post-birth recovery essential for your first few baths after birth, to clean, soothe and help maintain the condition of the perineum, aswell as calm aching muscles. Essential oils can work when applied topically onto the skin, or by inhalation to influence behaviours and emotions. They can be several times stronger than dried herbs, therefore they need to be diluted into the recommended safe quantities.

You can be assured that all My Expert Midwife products contain essential oils and ingredients which are safe to use during pregnancy. In Spritz for Bits they are diluted in the recommended quantities and blended with the correct carriers to not only help with effective application, but to comply with safety regulations specifically related to pregnancy and the postpartum. Bleeding– can have a variety of causes and may be nothing to worry about. ‘Spotting’ during the first trimester can be quite common and some bleeding can still happen after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes there is no obvious reason for this, but causes could include: ectropion, infection, having the ‘show’, placenta praevia, early labour or placental abruption. As midwives we know it is common for women to experience discomfort after giving birth. Midwives are always trying to find ways to help people to relieve the feelings of soreness after a vaginal or caesarean section birth. Feeling more comfortable helps to improve experiences in the postnatal period and makes the transition for the whole family with a newborn less stressful and more enjoyable. Top tip: Soak the area by sitting in a bowl/bath with Soak for Bits or place a warm/cold compress previously sprayed with Spritz for Bits.

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MIDWIFE DEVELOPED, MUM APPROVED: Part of the midwife developed range for pregnancy, birth and new mums, including the multi-award winning perineal spray Spritz for Bits Piles– may worsen after the birth of your baby, adding a whole new level to your endurance of discomfort. SOAK FOR BITS: This caring bath soak is created by midwives to help improve every new mum’s after care. Gentle on delicate areas, designed to clean, soothe and help maintain the condition of the perineum to promote recovery. Our soothing perineal soak contains 100% naturally derived ingredients and can be used straight after birth.

Top tip: to prevent irritation, avoid underwear made of synthetic materials and, if you need/choose to use panty liners, opt for cloth ones.Warm compress - Applying this to the perineum, when it is stretching during the birth, helps the tissues warm up and improves their flexibility and stretch during the birth, reducing the incidence of tearing. TAKE IT ANYWHERE - Our 100ml perineal spray is just the right size to carry around in your maternity hospital bag. It keeps you prepared for your post-childbirth trips to the bathroom. So, Spritz for Bits was developed by midwives for women as there weren’t any complete products to help manage soreness after childbirth.

Top tip: You can use Spritz for Bitsfor instant relief from day one. Investing time in helping your bits to recover will be time well spent, so ensure you get plenty of rest and self-care. Carriers (oils and other ingredients) are used to dilute the potency of essential oils to the right strength, as undiluted essential oils can cause irritation when applied directly to the skin. Different carriers vary in consistency and suitability for different essential oils and applications. Mixing essential oils and their carriers needs knowledge and care as their aroma, consistency and potency can be affected. Vulval varicosities– these are swollen blood vessels that occur around your vulva. To help alleviate the pressure and discomfort, avoid tight clothing and standing/sitting for prolonged periods. Helping to ease the minor ailments, aches and pains which can often accompany pregnancy and childbirth can increase comfort during the weeks and months of pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period. Spritz for Bits gives you the correct blend of essential oils to help provide soothing relief with minor ailments, which in turn can impact positively on both mental and physical wellbeing. Why was Spritz for Bits developed? Many essential oils are so effective for helping to relieve discomfort and treat problems that they have their own monography (a detailed study) with the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which is the UK’s regulatory agency for medicine safety How can essential oils be used safely in pregnancy?Top tip: use our My Expert Midwife’s perineal massage oil which has been specially blended and designed for perineal massage or an oil such as almond oil. Midwife developed, mum approved, the My Expert Midwife's award winning range provides effective solutions to common pregnancy, birth, new mum and newborn issues, to help you feel like you again.