soothe baby blues

The period following birth can be a vulnerable time, especially if sleep is disturbed and mums and dads begin to feel exhausted. Some new parents find the expectations of others and advice given overwhelming. Together with media influence, it can all put pressure on living up to a certain perceived ideal. There may be other personal or physical challenges to contend with, and perhaps the needs of other children alongside a new baby.

Sometimes this can result in either mum or dad feeling they are unable to cope with even everyday tasks and becoming despondent.

This essence restores emotional balance at the same time as inspiring self nurturing abilities, all helping mum or dad summon the emotional strength required for the extra demands at this time. Feelings of isolation or anxiety can be replaced with feelings of joy and a sense of belonging.

It refreshes outlook by developing a sense of trust in their own parenting instincts, being less influenced by external advice.

Helpful also for dads who feel pushed aside and drained by the experience of a new baby.

Directions: Start taking when necessary, use regularly and finish the bottle for best effect. Repeat bottle may be needed as appropriate. 30ml dropper bottle: 9 drops twice daily diluted in a little water and sipped. 10ml roll-on: 9 strokes on wrist pulse points twice daily.

30ml drops £7.50. 10ml roll-on £4.95

Energies contained:

Cape Primrose:	bringing a light, effervescent energy to revitalise stagnant ways of thinking.
Maple Tree:	to re-pattern and restructure the foundations of your life.
Lapis Lazuli Crystal:	to hear the wisdom within and be inspired with information of a higher nature when overwhelmed with daily life.

Guidance cards:

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom:
Nurturance/Self Care: Risk vs Safety:
	to be more open to receiving and willing to provide nurturance to yourself.
Enlightened Heart & Mind: Flexibility within Structure:
	balancing heart and mind to build upon the traditions of the past.
Wild Earth Animal Card:
Otter:	for those who are overworked and need to lighten up and play.