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All Natural & Supportive Solutions for Periods & Postpartum

Published on July 13, 2023


By Kristen Boye BS, Natural Health

Kristen Boye

Kristen Boye is a natural health expert, writer, copywriter, and editor. Kristen was raised on an organic farm in British Columbia which inspired her life’s work. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Health, is a Certified Natural Foods Chef, co-owner of a medicinal herb farm, and is a natural foods and children’s health advocate. Kristen lives with her husband and two children on their medicinal herb farm in Western North Carolina.

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We are thrilled to share the mission of Nyssa Care, a next-level wear & care company revolutionizing personal care for postpartum, period pain, and the unmentionables of womanhood.

Gaia Herbs and Nyssa share roots in natural wellness solutions and a dedication to eco-conscious business practices.

For those who haven’t heard of Nyssa, they make reusable feminine care products for menstruation and postpartum with a fantastic twist.

Their line of washable and stylish panties, leggings, and underwear for women and teens have space to add an ice pack or heat pack to ease cramps, backaches, and other discomforts of postpartum recovery.

They also sell organic cotton reusable pads in various sizes for menstruation and postpartum.

Read on for more tips on using Nyssa Care with Gaia Herbs products to support every beautiful transformation of womanhood.

A Closer Look at Nyssa Care’s Products & Mission

Nyssa Care was born in response to the lack of solutions available to help women heal after birth. 

This inspired the creation of their first item: FourthWear Postpartum Recovery Underwear. A comfortable, reusable brief with a dual-layer, 360° pocket design made to securely hold ice or heat therapy between the legs, at the site of a cesarean incision, and around the back.

If you’ve ever had a baby, you know what an incredible gift of comfort this would be during those first tender weeks postpartum.

Nyssa collaborates with OB-GYNs, pelvic floor therapists, doulas, sex educators, and women around the world to create results-driven designs for the unique ways women experience their periods and postpartum recoveries.

Nyssa is also the innovator of one of “100 Most Influential Innovations for Women of the Past 100 Years”: the VieVision Between Legs Mirror.

This lighted, hands-free mirror is designed for between-legs viewing to help support pelvic floor therapy, postpartum recovery, regular well-being checks, self-knowledge, insertion of period or contraceptive devices, and self-care.

Like Nyssa, Gaia Herbs has been dedicated to supporting various aspects of women’s well-being and empowerment since our inception.

Although many of our products can benefit women, here are four we believe will complement a holistic period and postpartum self-care practice.

#1: Vitex Berry for Period & Hormonal Support

Vitex berry, also known as Chastetree, Chasteberry, Agnus Castus, or Vite, has been beloved among herbalists, midwives, and healthcare practitioners specializing in women’s health for centuries.

Of the 250 species of Vitex identified worldwide, Vitex Agnus-Castus (VAC) is the most common form used in traditional, modern herbalism. REF#2267

Over 200 active plant compounds have been discovered in Vitex, which are believed responsible for its history of traditional use for women’s wellness.

Research suggests Vitex may offer women helpful hormonal support, including: REF#2268 REF#2269 REF#2270

  • Easing premenstrual syndrome
  • Promoting healthy menstruation
  • Supporting normal levels of prolactin, a hormone that becomes prominent during lactation
  • Supporting normal progesterone levels
  • Supporting normal estradiol levels

 it has been a trusted herbal ally of women for centuries, however, .More research is needed to confirm Vitex’s benefits and actions on women’s menstrual cycles.

However,

#2: Lactation Support For Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding seems as though it should be the most natural thing in the world.

Yet, like anything new, it takes dedication, support, endurance, proper nourishment, and practice, practice, practice.

This isn’t always easy, especially when you’re in the throes of postpartum recovery, learning to care for a new baby, running low on sleep, dealing with hormonal changes, and/or trying to meet the needs of other children too. 

In other words, breastfeeding mamas need a lot of physical, mental, and emotional support.

We love how Nyssa includes breastfeeding support products, like their FourthWear Postpartum Bralette with a crisscross front for easy nursing/pumping and inserting ice/heat packs to help with breast comfort during lactation.

Gaia Herbs is pleased to offer traditional lactation support herbs for nursing moms in our convenient Lactation Support capsules and Lactation Support tea.

Lactation Support Liquid Phyto Caps contain Fenugreek Seed,REF#2271 Fennel Seed,REF#2272 and Raspberry Leaf REF#2273 to help promote healthy milk volume production in nursing mothers*.

Lactation Support Herbal Tea also contains Fenugreek Seed REF#2274 and Fennel Seed REF#2275 along with other complementary herbs traditionally used for lactation support, such as Goat’s Rue, Marshmallow, and Nettles.REF#2276

If you’ve just had a baby, the Lactation Support Herbal Tea could be perfect for helping you relax, hydrate, and restore while you establish your milk supply.

The Lactation Support capsules offer a convenient option if you're on the go.

Or, many mamas use both depending on their needs and daily schedules.

*Note: These formulas are not designed for use during pregnancy.

#3: Women’s Balance: For Healthy Female Hormone Balance

Women’s balance was designed to support normal hormonal balance in menstruating, perimenopausal, and menopausal women. It can be especially helpful during menopause.

Women’s Balance is not intended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

This nourishing formula contains a blend of traditional herbs to support various aspects of wellness, including*:

  • Vitex: For menstrual support REF#2277 REF#2278 REF#2279
  • Black Cohosh: For estrogen support and relief of occasional hot flashes REF#2280 REF#2281 REF#2282
  • St. John’s Wort: May promote normal mood REF#2283 REF#2284
  • Oats: May support mood and the nervous system  REF#2285

More research is needed to understand how these herbs may work synergistically and individually, to support female hormonal balance.

Nyssa also has various products designed to help you meet the changes perimenopause and menopause can bring to your cycle.

#4: Fenugreek Seed: Another Option for Lactation Support

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for lactation support. Therefore, Gaia Herbs offers Fenugreek Seed in addition to our Lactation Support capsules and tea.

Fenugreek Seed has been a trusted lactation aid by midwives and doulas for centuries as a galactagogue, a type of substance that supports breastmilk production. REF#2286 REF#2287

Our Fenugreek Seed formula is a in a convenient liquid phyto-caps® to support the healthy production of breastmilk.

Talk to your doctor, midwife, or birth care professional to see which formulas—Fenugreek Seed, Lactation Support, or Lactation Support Herbal Tea—may be right for you and your baby.

Nyssa + Gaia Herbs = All Natural Solutions for a Positive Period and Postpartum Season

Whether you’ve had your period for years, are new to menstruation, or are in the throes of postpartum, we hope this article has given you some hope and inspiration!

Things have come a long way in holistic, natural period care over the last decade and we are thrilled to be playing a small part in it through this partnership and our long-term dedication to making quality herbal products.

Please note the best herbs to support your hormonal health will depend on your individual goals, health concerns, history, lifestyle, current medications, supplements, and many other factors.

Therefore, it’s best to speak with your doctor or integrative healthcare practitioner to determine which herbs may provide appropriate support.

When taking herbal supplements, choosing the highest quality from a trusted source is critical.

This means looking for supplements that:

  • Are certified organic, wild-crafted, or naturally grown
  • Have a traceability program, so you know where your ingredients are coming from
  • Are third-party testing for identity, purity, and contaminants
  • Contain no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or fillers
  • Are made in a facility that follows cGMP manufacturing guidelines

For more information on positive holistic period and postpartum care, check out the following resources:

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