💜 How to Use Your Midwife In A Box®

Follow our step-by-step guide to postpartum care using the Midwife In A Box kit. Cleanse, soothe, nourish, and reflect through midwife-approved rituals that restore body and soul.

Gentle, midwife-approved care for every stage of postpartum healing.

Congratulations, Mama. You’ve brought life into the world! Now it’s time to nurture yourself with the same care and love you’ve given your baby.

Each product in your Midwife In A Box® Postpartum Recovery Kit was chosen by real midwives and mothers to help you heal, rest, and reconnect with your body. Follow these simple steps and remember: healing is not linear: give yourself grace.

🌿 1. Soothing Perineal Cha-Cha Foam

Purpose: Cleanses, cools, and calms tender perineal tissue after birth or stitches.

How to use:

• After each bathroom visit, fill your peri bottle with warm water and gently rinse.
• Apply 2–3 pumps of the Cha-Cha Foam directly onto your perineal area or onto a clean pad before wearing.
• Use as needed throughout the day for instant relief.

Midwife tip: Keep one bottle by the toilet and another in your shower caddy for quick refreshes.

🪻 2. Perineal Goddess Sitz Bath Soothing Blend

Purpose: Reduces swelling, eases soreness, and promotes tissue repair through herbal therapy.

How to use:

• Add ½ cup of the herbal blend to 1 quart (4 cups) of boiling water.
• Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain into a clean basin or sitz bath.
• Sit and soak for 10–20 minutes once or twice a day.

Midwife tip: Use within the first week postpartum or anytime you feel discomfort — it’s your “at-home spa moment.

🩵 3. Ta-Ta Nipple Crème

Purpose: Moisturizes, soothes, and protects sore or cracked nipples during breastfeeding or pumping.

How to use:

• Warm a small amount between clean fingertips.
• Gently apply to nipples and areola after each feeding or pumping session.
• No need to wipe off before nursing — it’s safe for baby.

Midwife tip: Use it on dry lips or cuticles, too. It’s multi-use and completely natural.

💫 4. “This Lil’ Light” Soy Candle

Purpose: Creates calm, grounding energy for your recovery space.

How to use:

• Light your candle in a quiet space while journaling, breastfeeding, or taking a warm bath.
• Breathe deeply — this is your reminder to slow down and savor the moment.

Midwife tip: Use this as your daily ritual — even five minutes of mindful peace supports emotional healing.

💜 5. Upside-Down Peri Bottle

Purpose: Provides a gentle, mess-free way to cleanse your perineum after birth.

How to use:

• Fill the bottle with warm water (you can add a few drops of witch hazel if desired).
• Invert and squeeze gently to rinse from front to back after each bathroom trip.
• Pat dry with a soft towel or let air dry before applying the Cha-Cha Foam.

Midwife tip: Keep it in your bathroom or take it with you when you leave the house — it’s your best friend in those early weeks.

🧺 6. Postpartum Recovery Underwear

Purpose: Provides comfort, support, and secure placement for pads during the healing phase.

How to use:

• Wear immediately after delivery or once you transition from hospital mesh underwear.
• Replace as needed and wash gently with mild soap and cool water.
• They’re reusable for the duration of your recovery.

Midwife tip: Pair with your padsicles or witch-hazel pads for a cooling, soothing combo.

🧘🏾‍♀️ 7. “You Got This” Affirmation Card + Mini Journal

Purpose: Encourages mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion during recovery.

How to use:

• Read one affirmation daily and write one thing you’re grateful for in your journal.
• Reflect on your progress and celebrate the small wins — every step counts.

Midwife tip: Keep it on your nightstand or near your feeding station for quick emotional resets.

☕ 8. Herbal Tea Blend (optional inclusion in some boxes)

Purpose: Restores hydration, eases cramping, and balances postpartum hormones.

How to use:

• Steep 1 tablespoon in 8 oz of hot water for 5–10 minutes.
• Sip slowly throughout the day.
• Best enjoyed warm with honey and peace.
• Midwife tip: Drink it while your candle burns and baby naps — this is your reset ritual.

🌸 Our Promise

Every product inside your Midwife In A Box® is midwife-tested, mama-approved, plant-based, and safe for sensitive bodies.

We believe postpartum care should feel like love, simple, restorative, and rooted in the wisdom of women supporting women.