Avoid Tearing During Child Birth

Raw, Organic Shea Butter for Pregnancy and Childbirth Care

Have you ever heard of The Tree of Life? It's a common nickname given to the shea tree to symbolize the spiritual and nutritional significance it brings to our lives. This unique tropical tree has been used for centuries to produce shea butter, an extraction of fatty acids from the nuts. Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer infused with vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients for pregnant women.

Benefits of Shea Butter for Perineal Massage During Pregnancy 

Minimize the Risk of Tearing During Childbirth 

Vaginal tears or perineal laceration during childbirth is a painful experience. Shea butter improves elasticity by boosting collagen productions. Moreover, shea butter also repairs any pre-existing damages on your skin surfaces. These processes help increase the integrity of your skin layer and reduce its risk of tearing during pregnancy. 

Minimize the Risk of Scar Tissue Formation

The rapid growth of your body and baby bumps increase the risk of your dermis tearing. If your skin dermis layer tears, you’ll start developing scar tissues or stretch marks. Shea butter is rich in vitamin A and E, allowing your body to synthesize new skin cells and eliminate free radicals on your skin surface. Thereby, the flexibility of your skin increases, allowing better accommodation of your body’s expansion throughout pregnancy. 

Minimize the Need for Stitches After Childbirth 

Stitches after vaginal childbirth are usually done to prevent further perianal tearing and avoid infections. Shea butter makes your skin more elastic and reduces the severity of perianal tearing. When there are only minor tears to start with, you'll only require fewer stitches after childbirth. On top of that, shea butter also can decrease anti-microbial activities. Hence, you can apply shea butter to your perianal area to reduce the risk of developing bacterial infections upon childbirth.

How to Use Shea Butter for Perineal Massage During Pregnancy 

  1. Firstly, make sure your skin is dry and clean. If not, use a mild soap to wash your skin and dry it off with a towel.

  2. Next, take sufficient amounts of shea butter and heat it over low heat. Do not refrigerate the remaining shea butter as it’ll become hard and cold. Instead, store it at room temperature.  

  3. Then, put the shea butter on your palms and rub it together. Apply the shea butter across your perineal area. 

  4. Massage your skin slowly and gently in kneads to maintain healthy circulation and keep your skin supple.

  5. After the shea butter has absorbed itself into your skin, you can carry on with your day as per usual.  

  6. Please note that it’s recommended for you to apply shea butter at least three times a day for optimal results. 

Prepare Yourself for Childbirth With Maternity Shea Care 

Childbirth is a gift. Shea butter helps you to ease the process of childbirth and add value to your pregnancy journey. The healing shea butter in Maternity Shea Care does not contain any added additives such as sulfate, colorings, or parabens. Therefore, you can get the full benefits of shea butter for childbirth without harming you or your baby.