Healing Benefits for Vaginal Birth & C-Section

Hey beautiful mama-to-be! Whether you have a vaginal birth or baby comes out the sunroof - we have everything you need to make navigating your postpartum journey more comfortable, that’s why we're here! Viva La Vulva is here to look after you, so you can look after your gorgeous new baby. We often get asked whether our products can also be used to help heal c-section incisions, in most cases yes abso-freaking-lutely, mama! 

We want you to get the most out of the Viva La Vulva range, so we've created a little VLV product glossary to demystify, share hot product tips, other ways you can use them, and let you know exactly what's in each product. Most of our products always have more than one use, and some are useful well past your postpartum healing! Make the most of your Viva La Vulva!

VIVA LA VULVA HEALING RELIEF SPRAY 

Our superstar product and best seller is our Viva La Vulva healing spray, it eases the discomfort of postpartum vaginal swelling, soreness, and tears and offers instant pain relief, because OUCH. Made from all-natural ingredients, this spray has magical healing powers to help diminish healing times for vaginal birth and c-section incisions. 

Hypericum and Calendula are the mother tinctures of Viva La Vulva. Both are derived from plants (St John’s Wort & Marigold) that have been around for centuries and have been used for natural and herbal medicinal purposes. 

Viva La Vulva healing spray helps soothe and heal tears, episiotomy stitches, helps with swelling, supports the formation of healthy skin tissue, and promotes skin repair. Can be used for both vaginal & c-section births.

INGREDIENTS:

• Hypercal - Hypericum (St John’s Wort) and Calendula (Marigold)

• Ethanol - to preserve the tincture

HOT MAMA TIPS

• USE ME WITH YOUR PERI WASH BOTTLE, IN YOUR BATH, OR SPRAY A BIT ON YOUR PAD FOR EXTRA SOOTHING & HEALING POWERS.

• YOU CAN EVEN USE THE HEALING SPRAY ON OTHER CUTS AND ABRASIONS TO HELP DIMINISH HEALING TIMES.

*Please note* When using Viva La Vulva healing spray on your C-Section incision we recommend talking to your LMC first to discuss your specific needs and when would be best to start. It is usually recommended to wait about a week or two after delivery and once the bandage has come off. But using the healing spray can help diminish healing time and is an ideal remedy for any cuts, tears, and scars.

THE GOOD WITCH HAZEL

A magical potion, used for centuries, Witch Hazel heals and soothes when it feels like everything is on fire down there. It is known for its ability to reduce inflammation of sensitive skin. Not only that, but it can also help prevent infection, ease pain, stop minor bleeding, alleviate itching, soothe tears after childbirth and help to relieve haemorrhoids.

You can use the Witch Hazel directly on your c-section incision, as it’s ideal for any cuts, tears, and scars and helps diminish scar healing time, and can help alleviate itching as the scar dries. It is also soothing for vaginal swelling, and tenderness that tends to happen after birth, even with a c-section.

INGREDIENTS:

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) and nothing else!

HOT MAMA TIPS

• Use me with your Viva La Vulva Peri Bottle, fill with boiled then cooled water. Add 3-5 drops of Witch Hazel and give the bottle a shake. This method is very useful for rinsing after peeing if toilet paper causes discomfort due to tears, inflammation, or stitches.

• Use me as a refreshing facial toner, perfect after those sleepless nights!

*Please note* When using Viva La Vulva witch hazel on your C-Section incision we recommend talking to your LMC first to discuss your specific needs and when would be best to start. It is usually recommended to wait about a week or two after delivery and once the bandage has come off. But using the healing spray can help diminish healing time and is an ideal remedy for any cuts, tears, and scars.

HEALING BATH SOAK

Our bath soak is handmade with natural healing ingredients, this soak will help aid in the healing process, not just for your body but your soul too!

*Please note* With a C-section birth, you will need to avoid a tub bath until the incision is sufficiently healed - around 6 weeks. Tub water can carry bacteria that could lead to an infection of the incision. After you’ve healed have a nice soak and relax you deserve it, mama!

INGREDIENTS:

• Epsom salts - Help naturally detoxify the body and soothe tired muscles.

• St Johns Wort - Help to reduce anxiety, pre-birth anxiety, and post-birth baby blues.

• Calendula - Natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, helps heal and soothe skin, and heal wounds.

• Lavender - Promotes calmness, helps relieve stress and anxiousness.

• Witch Hazel - helps soothe irritation and relieve inflammation.

• Rose Petals - Help restore skin, and not to mention looks lush.

PADSICLE GEL

Aloe Vera + Witch Hazel Blend, our hand-blended padsicle gel is made from all-natural ingredients.

Have you heard of making your own frozen padsicles? Well, this is that but easier because we have made the mix for you and includes our special healing ingredient that our healing spray is made from!

Making your own padsicles is an easy and useful treatment for postpartum care. Providing instant relief, promoting healing, and reducing swelling. Also, you know how aloe very feels on sunburn, so you can imagine how relieving it will feel down there.

And for C-Section births you can pop on a pad and then pop directly on your scar. Double-check with your LMC as to how soon you can start using this!

INGREDIENTS:

• Aloe Vera Gel - Aloe contains active compounds that may reduce pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth and repair.

• Witch hazel - help prevent infection, ease pain, stop minor bleeding, alleviate itching, soothe tears.

• Hypercal - helps soothe and heal tears, episiotomy stitches, helps with swelling, supports the formation of healthy skin tissue, and promotes skin repair.

• Jojoba oil - Can speed up wound healing, moisturizes, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, helps repair the skin.

• Vitamin E - is an antioxidant. It may help protect your cells from damage and is also a natural preservative.

• Lavender oil - has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, also helps to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.

HOT MAMA TIP

Make your padsicles up and freeze before you give birth so you save time and they are all ready to go when you need them!

SOOTHING POSTPARTUM ICE PACK

Hot Mama, need a little help cooling down? Viva La Vulva Postpartum Ice Packs have been specifically designed and contoured to fit down there to help you ‘chill’ comfortably. Cold therapy is a safe and natural way to soothe pain and reduce swelling from all things post-birth - tearing, haemorrhoids, c-section incision, and episiotomy.

Even if baby came out of the sunroof your vagina may still be swollen and sore and need some cooling down after birth. If you have itching as your incision heals a cooling pack can help alleviate this.

HOT MAMA TIPS

Use me down there for haemorrhoids! AND once you are healed and feeling good, you can use me as ice packs or I can be heated up for a little extra muscle tension relief in other places! I’m great for period pain, or keep me cool to help your tired eyes

PERI WASH BOTTLE