Motherhood is a beautiful, demanding journey, and moms-to-be and new mothers deserve a little extra care, nourishment, and time for themselves. At Em’s Herbals, I love creating products inspired by the natural world that help make those moments of self-care a little easier.

Whether you're preparing to welcome a little one, navigating life with a newborn, or simply trying to give your body some extra attention, I hope you'll find something here that speaks to you.

And remember, you don't have to be a new mom to enjoy a little botanical TLC! As the colder months arrive and dry winter air takes its toll on our skin, our nourishing, handcrafted salves are wonderful additions to anyone's seasonal skincare routine.

With warmth and gratitude,

With gratitude,

Emily
Em's Herbals

“Mom Healthy” Body Products Anyone Might Love!

Pure Cocoa Butter Salve — Certified Organic

A customer favorite! This rich, creamy salve combines organic cocoa butter, avocado oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to deeply moisturize dry, rough, or cracked skin. A wonderful option for hardworking hands, dry elbows, and anyone looking for extra skin nourishment during winter.

Pure Calendula Salve — Certified Organic

Made with Pacific Northwest-grown calendula flowers infused into organic oils, then blended with shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax. This buttery salve absorbs beautifully and is traditionally used to care for dry, irritated skin and minor superficial scrapes. A lovely addition to the family's skincare shelf.

Postpartum (Sitz) Bath

A thoughtfully blended herbal bath preparation created specifically for postpartum self-care. Featuring organic calendula, comfrey, yarrow, and other botanicals, this blend is designed for a soothing bathing ritual during the recovery period after childbirth. Consult your maternity care provider before use, especially after stitches or complications.

Teas That Support Moms — and Moms-to-Be

Mommy to Be Tea — Certified Organic

A nourishing herbal blend featuring alfalfa, dandelion leaf, nettle, oat tops, red raspberry leaf, rosehips, and spearmint. A thoughtfully assembled blend for those interested in traditional pregnancy herbalism. Pregnancy safety varies by herb and stage of pregnancy, so please consult your healthcare provider before drinking medicinal herbal blends.

Nursing Support Tea — Certified Organic

A distinctive blend of alfalfa, blessed thistle, fennel seed, hops, nettle, and raspberry leaf, traditionally used by breastfeeding mothers seeking lactation support. Every nursing journey is different; consult a qualified healthcare professional or lactation consultant before use.

Blessed Woman Tea — Certified Organic

Created to celebrate and nurture the nurturers, this mineral-rich herbal blend features alfalfa, hawthorn berry, nettle, raspberry leaf, and rose petals. A beautiful way to bring a mindful tea ritual into a busy day of caring for others. Check with your healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Helpful Herbs During and After Pregnancy

Herbs have a long history in traditional practices surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. Here are seven botanicals worth learning about, along with their traditional associations.

Red Raspberry Leaf — Traditionally associated with uterine health and commonly discussed in pregnancy herbalism, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy.

Alfalfa Leaf — A nutrient-rich plant containing minerals and other naturally occurring compounds, traditionally valued as a nourishing herb.

Chamomile — A familiar herbal tea traditionally enjoyed as part of relaxing evening routines and for occasional digestive discomfort.

Milky Oat Tops — Traditionally valued by herbalists for their nourishing qualities and association with nervous system support.

Ginger Root — A warming culinary spice with evidence supporting its use for certain types of nausea, including pregnancy-related nausea. Ask your healthcare provider about appropriate use during pregnancy.

Peppermint — A refreshing herb traditionally enjoyed for digestive comfort and its bright, cooling flavor.

Rosehips — Naturally rich in vitamin C and other plant compounds, rosehips make a flavorful addition to herbal tea blends.