By The SABI
When a new baby arrives, the world rushes to celebrate. Tiny hats, soft blankets, onesies in every shade of pastel. All beautiful, but none of them touch what the mother actually needs. Because while she is being celebrated for “bringing life,” her own body is quietly giving more than anyone realises.
Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the most demanding metabolic feats a human body can perform. It requires an additional 400–500 calories per day, up to 3 litres of fluid, and continuous mobilisation of vitamins and minerals. Calcium leaches from bones, iron drains from blood, and B vitamins, vitamin A, and vitamin D shift directly into milk. The immune system works overtime, producing antibodies for the infant.
This is extraordinary biology. But it comes at a cost: fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, night sweats, mood swings, even bone density changes. Which is why the perfect gift for a breastfeeding mum isn’t another toy for the baby. It’s a ritual of replenishment that gives her body and mind back what they’ve given away.
The Foundation of the Ritual: Mama Infusions
At the heart of this gift sits the Mama Infusions Set: three herbal blends designed specifically for mothers, rooted in both tradition and modern science.
Each infusion targets a different biological need - replenish, sustain, calm - creating a rhythm that supports the postpartum body from morning to night.
The Breastfeeding Herbata: Supporting Supply and Micronutrient Balance
Milk is mostly water, but it’s also a rich cocktail of proteins, fats, minerals, and immune molecules. Every feed draws on maternal reserves. The Breastfeeding Herbata is designed to make sure she doesn’t run dry.
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Fennel: contains anethole, a phytoestrogen that binds to dopamine receptors, reducing dopamine’s inhibition of prolactin. This mechanism has been linked to increased supply and infant weight gain.
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Moringa: a powerhouse of iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Clinical trials confirm it can increase milk volume within 48 hours.
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Nettle + Oat Straw: nutrient-dense, restoring calcium, magnesium, and silica that protect bones and connective tissue.
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Tulsi (Holy Basil): an adaptogen proven to lower cortisol and improve stress resilience.
How to prepare it into ritual: Brew 1–2 tsp in freshly boiled water for 10 minutes. Sip in a large mug, ideally while seated with feet up. Add a splash of oat milk for creaminess or honey for natural sweetness.
Tip: Keep a carafe of brewed Breastfeeding Herbata by the nursing chair, so she can hydrate with every feed.
Mama Recover Herbata: Restoring What Birth Took
Birth depletes iron and minerals through blood loss. Postpartum recovery requires rebuilding these reserves while repairing tissues and balancing mood.
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Iron-rich botanicals like nettle and moringa support red blood cell production, countering fatigue.
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Mineral-dense herbs rebuild reserves for long-term energy and resilience.
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Nervines (herbs that calm the nervous system) buffer against postpartum anxiety.
How to prepare it into ritual: Brew first thing in the morning and drink with a nourishing breakfast, porridge with seeds, or eggs with leafy greens. This optimises iron absorption.
Pair with vitamin-C rich fruit (like berries or orange slices) to boost iron uptake.
The Calming Herbata: Anchoring Rest in a Season of Sleep Deprivation
Breastfeeding mums rarely sleep for more than a couple of hours at a stretch. Sleep deprivation elevates cortisol, which in turn delays oxytocin and let-down (Stuebe, 2009). The Calming Herbata helps lower that stress load.
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Chamomile: well-documented for reducing anxiety and improving sleep onset.
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Tulsi + Vervain: adaptogens and nervines that regulate cortisol and support parasympathetic activation.
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Cinnamon + Cardamom: warming spices that aid digestion, circulation, and comfort.
How to prepare it into ritual: Steep in the evening, dim the lights, add a few drops of oat milk for creaminess. Drink slowly while reading or journaling, not scrolling.
Tip: Combine with a lavender-scented bath or magnesium soak to cue the body into “rest mode.”
Building the Perfect Breastfeeding Gift Around Mama Infusions
A truly restorative breastfeeding gift doesn’t stop at tea. It layers rituals across the senses, taste, touch, smell, sound, creating an environment where her body and nervous system feel safe to heal.
Here’s how to elevate the gift:
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Food as Medicine
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Soup, dhal, porridges, nut butters: calorie-dense, iron-rich meals that replenish what milk drains.
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Tip: Deliver food in freezable jars so she doesn’t have to cook for weeks.
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Comfort for the Body
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Cotton pajamas and robes that breathe through hormone-driven night sweats.
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Slippers for 3 a.m. feeds.
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Hormone-safe skincare like Our Prebiotic Face & Body Cream, because her skin deserves repair without endocrine disruptors.
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Calm for the Mind
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A short story collection or poetry book, light enough for broken moments, nourishing enough to feel human again.
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A handwritten letter or affirmation cards to remind her she is enough.
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Ritual Tools
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A handcrafted mug and tea strainer, making the act of brewing Herbata feel ceremonial.
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A linen eye pillow or lavender candle to create sensory anchors of rest.
Fun Tips to Turn the Gift Into Ritual
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The Trio Rhythm: Recover in the morning, Breastfeeding through the day, Calming at night.
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Hydration Hack: Keep a thermos of tea at the nursing station, one hand free, no excuses.
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Pairing Rituals: Herbata + pajama change = signal for winding down. Herbata + food = nutrient absorption boosted.
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Make It Social: Brew a pot of tea to share with a visiting friend. Connection reduces stress as much as herbs do.
Rethinking Breastfeeding Gifts
Most gifts for new mums are really for the baby. But the baby already has the greatest gift: a mother giving her body, her sleep, and her reserves every day.
The perfect breastfeeding gift recognises that sacrifice and restores it: hydration, nutrients, calm, comfort. At its core, it’s as simple as a cup of Mama Infusions, brewed into a daily ritual. Around it, layers of food, fabric, scent, and words.
Because mothers don’t just need things. They need rituals that remind them they matter, too.
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.
DISCLAIMER
The SABI blog and articles are not meant to instruct or advise on medical or health conditions, but to inform. The information and opinions presented here do not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals for your unique situation.
