Postpartum Herbs

Part 4: Gina's Postpartum Experience

Postpartum Herbs For Healing Mothers

I am writing this blog at 11 weeks postpartum with little Lukas! I cannot believe that my baby boy is already almost 3 months old. WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?! I wanted to show up here to share my postpartum experience so far and how Garden Root Remedy has helped me through it all.

Every woman’s postpartum journey is unique. No one can fully prepare a new mother for what she’s about to experience after bringing the sweetest little life into the world. I certainly wasn’t prepared for everything that could happen to my body after giving birth, but what I did have—and will forever be grateful for—was the care and support I received every step of the way.

Our experience wasn’t the easiest. We faced postpartum preeclampsia, my milk supply drying up, and little Lukas needing a tongue-tie revision. My supply dwindled due to the stress I endured in the hospital with preeclampsia, but we rallied together and worked tirelessly to bring it back. My mom was an incredible support—she came over with nourishing foods, herbs, and endless cups of Mother’s Milk Tea to help encourage lactation. She kept me strong while Jason and I adjusted to our new normal with a newborn.

My mom went above and beyond, researching natural ways to support milk supply. I was already drinking Mother’s Milk Tea daily, but it wasn’t enough. She ended up creating a custom herbal capsule for me to take a few times a day. At the same time, I worked with a lactation specialist to tackle my supply from every angle. I was determined to do the work and give little Lukas the best chance at being exclusively fed by me.

Four weeks later—and after Lukas’ tongue-tie revision—my milk came back! 🙌 All the effort (triple feeding—pumping, formula, and nursing), diet changes, hydration, herbs, and a whole lot of prayer paid off. Honestly, I wanted to give up almost every other day, but I kept feeling this quiet nudge to keep going… like I was just about there. My faith, along with the unwavering support of my husband, carried me through. My postpartum experience may not have been what I expected, but God answering my prayer in this way allowed me to provide for Lukas in the way I had hoped for most.

Herbal remedies have played a huge role in my healing. Mother’s Milk Tea and my custom capsules continue to support my supply, and I’ve also been incorporating tinctures into my routine. While battling preeclampsia, I began taking our Under Pressure tincture alongside my prescribed BP medications to help regulate my blood pressure. Preeclampsia is no joke—we wanted to address it from every angle.

Now, I’m focusing on healing my mind. My memory hasn’t been the same since giving birth 😂, so I’ve started taking our Wicked Smaht and I Forget tinctures to help with focus and recall. I’m also diligently taking Baby Blues to support postpartum depression (PPD). This has been such a blessing—it helps me feel calmer, less anxious, and more like myself in this new season of motherhood.

Even Lukas has been using some of our remedies! We massage him with Sweet Dreams oil for better sleep and Colicky Baby oil for gas. Bum Bum Balm has been wonderful for dry skin, rashes, and even those little scratches from his sharp baby nails. And Ta Ta Salve has been a lifesaver—not only soothing my nipples, but also working wonders on dry lips.

This journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been so worth it. Lukas is thriving—gaining weight like a champ, eating like a little monster, and filling our hearts with joy. He is the sweetest little boy, and while the challenges were tough, they made us stronger and more grateful than ever.

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**Update** I've been taking the Wicked Smaht Tincture now for a couple weeks and the brain fog has totally gone away! Took about a week of daily use, but this mama is getting sharper by the day now 😉

Also, you will notice that we have Wicked Smaht capsules on the website, not tinctures. If you are looking for a tincture, you can order a custom tincture and request the Wicked Smaht formula!

Be Well & Take Care!

Gina Nasta Mende

Business Development, GRR Herbalist in Training

"Rooted in Nature, Blooming with Wellness."

Published On: August 20, 2025

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