As scar tissue tends to develop slowly, a regular routine of self-massage can help to improve the appearance and mobility of both external and internal scar tissue after your C-section. As midwives we know it is common for women to experience discomfort after giving birth. Midwives are always trying to find ways to help people to relieve the feelings of soreness after a vaginal or caesarean section birth. Feeling more comfortable helps to improve experiences in the postnatal period and makes the transition for the whole family with a newborn less stressful and more enjoyable. We spoke to these real parent testers to get their review... How did this product make your life easier?

Fiona: It makes life easier for a new mum - definitely! The discomfort and pain after a vaginal delivery, stitches or not, can be such a disruption, physically and emotionally when you have a newborn to look after, and this product helps to give some relief for that. I wish I had had this after my episiotomy with my first child, but this time, with no tears, it still helped soothe bruising and general tenderness - including haemorrhoids. Would you recommend this product to other parents? Essential oils can work when applied topically onto the skin, or by inhalation to influence behaviours and emotions. They can be several times stronger than dried herbs, therefore they need to be diluted into the recommended safe quantities. Storing Spritz for Bits in the fridge will give you a cooling liquid that can be sprayed on any area of the body that’s swollen, hot and uncomfortable to give immediate relief. Ingredients Combining the right essential oils with naturally soothing properties in a bottle which sprayed upside down, then enabled women to deliver the product exactly to the area that needed it. Perfect to use as part of your postpartum recovery plan, specially used alongside the award winning My Expert Midwife Spritz for BitsAfter childbirth, bruising, swelling and soreness of the perineum and the surrounding area are common. This Midwife developed soak is made with premium Epsom salts, which instantly disperses in warm bath water. These salts are made up of two naturally occurring minerals, magnesium and sulphate, known for their ability to help a tired, aching body to relax and soothe. Blended with essential oils - tea tree and calendula, bergamot aids relaxation, and added arnica. Lavender - Is known to be calming, can reduce anxiety, stress and restlessness as well as ease swelling, bruising, itching and stinging. Witch hazel compound- This helps to reduce skin irritations and has anti-inflammatory properties which can help soothe and reduce soreness, haemorrhoid pain and itchiness To help calm itching and discomfort of thrush (after seeking assessment/treatment from your midwife or pharmacist) Having a safe but effective solution for soreness after childbirth, one that can be trusted to help manage symptoms postpartum, has helped thousands of women and birthing people recover more easily and have a much more comfortable experience. Why we use pure essential oils in Spritz for Bits

Having a C-section can be an emotional experience, especially if it was unplanned, and you may need loved ones to be a ‘sounding board’ so you can debrief and share your experiences and emotions. You may also need reassurance – that you are doing great, that it will get easier.Whether you’ve had a planned or emergency C-section, you need to remember that you are likely to take longer to heal from it than from a vaginal birth. You may find that your movement is more restricted, so you need to take more care when walking around and when getting in and out of bed, etc. Where possible, you may need the help from your family and friends for a longer period of time. Aqua (Water), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool. You can be assured that all My Expert Midwife products contain essential oils and ingredients which are safe to use during pregnancy. In Spritz for Bits they are diluted in the recommended quantities and blended with the correct carriers to not only help with effective application, but to comply with safety regulations specifically related to pregnancy and the postpartum. Peri Prep Your Bits is a perineal massage oil that is safe to use in pregnancy to prepare for your baby’s birth and is ideal for encouraging the skin around your perineum to stretch more easily during childbirth. Containing a unique blend of natural and essentials oils to help nourish, protect and promote skin elasticity During the healing process, C-section scars can vary from being quite prominent to almost invisible. As scar tissue forms slowly, using a scar massaging technique can encourage the scar to form flatter and have a less raised appearance externally. Scar massage can help influence the development of scar tissue from as early as the first few weeks to up to 2 years after having a C-section.