How to Support a New Mum: The Best Natural Gifts for Breastfeeding

Here are the best thoughtful, natural, and genuinely useful gifts that will help a new mum feel replenished, comforted, and strong as she navigates her breastfeeding journey.

How to Support a New Mum: The Best Natural Gifts for Breastfeeding

The early days of motherhood are a blur of sleepless nights, endless feeding sessions, and deep, unshakeable love. A new mother gives everything she has—her time, her energy, her body—to nourish her baby. But who nourishes her?

More than anything, new mums need care, support, and gentle reminders that they are just as important as the little life they’re sustaining. When looking for the perfect natural gift for a breastfeeding mum, it’s not just about convenience—it’s about giving her something that truly makes her feel seen, nurtured, and supported.

Here are the best thoughtful, natural, and genuinely useful gifts that will help a new mum feel replenished, comforted, and strong as she navigates her breastfeeding journey.

 


 

1. A Nourishing Herbal Tea for Breastfeeding & Milk Supply

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm cup of tea—especially when it’s packed with herbs known to support milk production, balance hormones, and ease postpartum recovery. A nursing mother’s tea is one of the simplest and most effective ways to encourage steady lactation while also providing a moment of relaxation.

The Breastfeeding Herbata is a carefully crafted milk supply boost tea, featuring:

  • Fennel & Moringa – Traditionally used to increase milk production and provide essential micronutrients.

  • Stinging Nettle & Oat Straw – Rich in iron and minerals, helping to replenish a mother’s body postpartum.

  • Holy Basil & Vervain – Known for their ability to reduce stress, balance hormones, and promote relaxation.

  • Cinnamon & Cardamom – Not only delicious, but also supportive of healthy digestion and circulation.

A lactation-boosting tea is more than just a gift—it’s a small ritual of care, a moment where she can pause, take a deep breath, and give back to herself.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum who needs gentle, natural support for breastfeeding and self-care.

 


 

2. A Natural, Skin-Friendly Nipple Balm

Breastfeeding can take a toll on a mother’s skin, leading to dryness, soreness, and discomfort. A natural, organic nipple balm made from soothing ingredients like shea butter, calendula, and coconut oil can provide much-needed relief without harmful chemicals.

Look for a balm that is safe for both mum and baby, so there’s no need to wipe it off before feeding.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum experiencing tenderness from frequent feeds.

 


 

3. A Beautifully Soft Organic Cotton Robe

When a new mum is spending most of her time feeding, cuddling, and resting, comfort is everything. A lightweight, breathable robe made from organic cotton or bamboo is perfect for late-night feeds and early-morning snuggles.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum who deserves to feel soft, warm, and comfortable at all times.

 


 

4. A Warming & Hydrating Breastfeeding Infusion

Hydration is essential for maintaining milk flow, but many new mums struggle to drink enough fluids while juggling a newborn. A hormone-balancing breastfeeding infusion can provide both deep hydration and lactation support, making it an ideal daily staple.

Pair a postpartum tea for milk supply with a beautiful ceramic mug or insulated bottle, making it easy for her to sip throughout the day.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum who needs hydration but wants something more nourishing than plain water.

 


 

5. A Relaxing Herbal Bath Soak

Birth takes a physical toll, and healing after labour requires rest, nourishment, and gentle self-care. A postpartum herbal bath soak, featuring ingredients like lavender, chamomile, and yarrow, can help with recovery while providing a rare moment of peace and relaxation.

For a full-body postpartum care package, pair a soothing bath soak with a cup of milk supply support tea for the ultimate healing ritual.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum who needs time to rest and recover after birth.

 


 

6. A Thoughtfully Curated Lactation Snack Box

Breastfeeding burns hundreds of extra calories per day, and hunger can hit at unexpected times. A selection of lactation-friendly snacks—like oat bars, almonds, seed mixes, and dark chocolate—makes for a delicious and functional gift that keeps her energy levels stable.

For extra nourishment, add a milk-boosting herbal infusion, so she can sip and snack between feeds.

🡪 Perfect for: A mum who is always reaching for a snack between feeds.

 


 

7. A Gentle Reminder That She is Not Alone

One of the most meaningful gifts doesn’t come in a package—it’s the reminder that she is supported, she is doing enough, and she is not alone. Whether it’s a handwritten letter, a heartfelt voice message, or an offer to help with meals or chores, these small acts of kindness can mean the world to a new mum.

Pair your words of encouragement with a box of breastfeeding-friendly herbal tea—something she can turn to whenever she needs comfort, warmth, and a moment of stillness.

🡪 Perfect for: Every new mum who needs to hear she’s doing an incredible job.

 


 

Gifts That Nourish Both Mum & Baby

A new mother gives so much of herself—her body, her time, her energy. The best gifts are the ones that give something back to her. A warm cup of lactation-supporting tea. A few minutes of peace in a herbal bath. A gentle, nourishing snack. These aren’t just items; they are gestures of care, nourishment, and love.

If you’re looking for a way to support a breastfeeding mum, start with something that warms, replenishes, and restores.

Discover the gentle power of The Breastfeeding Herbata—a natural way to nourish both mother and baby.

 

HORMONAL & PROUD

Created as a brand to help women navigate the toughest moments in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum — and practically every stage of life –– The SABI is changing the narrative around our hormones from one of taboo, embarrassment, and loneliness to awareness and even, pride. As more than a wellness brand, The SABI offers a carefully-crafted line of products to carry you through your hormonal journey, including rituals, supportive tools, and ancient herbal remedies that have been tested time and time again by women and now come backed by medicine. The SABI is a blend of science and nature conceived by women who have experienced the joys and deep struggles of bringing a child into the world, the pains of a heavy, difficult period, miscarriage, and difficulty conceiving.

We invite you to get to know your body and its cycles better –– to really understand what is going on inside. Learn to use your hormones to your advantage no matter your stage of life, and know that you can support and balance your hormone levels. We are here to help with the information, understanding and natural tools to support your body and the emotional process along with it.

 

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