Tending to the embers of our inner fires is one of the core pivotal foundation pillars of a mothers care in her postpartum healing.
The many layers a Māmā sacrifices to bring her uri earth-side after great physical, mental and spiritual exertion.
Loss of blood,
energy,
fluid,
tissue,
Her whenua/placenta she has grown is now an open wound against her womb wall. Leaving her in a state of vulnerability to the cold even in the coming warmer months.
To strengthen and protect a mamas armour,
Our simple tūpuna practices involved keeping the organs warm.
Wrapping our wombs, pito/belly button to transmit heat to our organs, even during our ikura/moon time.
We cover our wharetangata/womb to korowai her so our portals aren’t open and vulnerable to other energies, but also to maintain our own sacred energetics spilling outwardly.
Another vital simple practice you hear from our Nannies is “keep your feet warm bub”
All the sacred meridians in our feet lead to the many pathways of our organs.
Think cold feet, cold organs, cold womb.
How do we expect a mama to heal, if she is exposed to a cold environment externally & internally, forcing her to use her own energy to keep herself warm.
LETS WEAVE MAMA
Food/nutrition think bone building broths, soups, organ meats, gentle curries, soft warm mushy food, rice, omelettes, lentils, porridge, soft veges that are easily digestible, and allow the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Dates to soften stools
Healthy medium chain fatty acids like Ghee, coconut oil for cooking, baking
Warming teas, elixirs, tonics
Warmth of your home, and your temple. Blankets, wrapping your womb, socks, slippers
Herbal plant allies ~ rongoā ~ heat packs
Warming people who warm your heart
TRY TO AVOID ~
Cold drinks/water, frozen smoothies, raw cold foods that can create disharmony in the digestive track especially in the first 40days
If having smoothies enjoy them at room temperature for spleen support
Mamas who are held with rested bodies, grounded bones, nourished in warm love is what our babies and whānau will receive
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