Belly Butter Bliss: Make (or purchase) these Magical Moisturizers

Ever wonder why midwives rave about belly butter, creams, and oils? It's not just because they smell amazing (though that's a delightful bonus!). These skin saviors are essential in helping mamas and parents-to-be keep their growing bellies happy and healthy.

Elasticity Enhancers

Did you know your uterus will grow 40 centimeters by the end of pregnancy? Your skin is a stretchy super-hero that accommodates all of that change! Belly butters packed with cocoa butter, vitamin E, and fruit oils keep the superpower of skin elasticity going strong!

Itch-Relief Remedies

While belly itches are common, the scratching can wear down your skin and cause a lot of pain.

Belly butters provide sweet relief, soothing your skin, so you can keep your cool at work all day and enjoy a good night’s sleep. If you notice a red bumpy rash where are you feel itchy, let your midwife know right away!

Stretch Mark Soothers

Stretch marks are a natural part of pregnancy, and often caused by things out of your control like genetics and hormonal fluctuations, but keeping the skin supple really makes a difference in how they feel. Regularly applying creams and oils helps to reduce the appearance of these marks, keeping your skin smooth and soft. Look for products with cocoa butter and vitamin E—they're the secret sauce for supple skin.

Massage Magic

And let’s not forget one of the best perks: belly butters and oils give you a perfect excuse to ask for massages and body rubs from your partner. Not only does this help with skin hydration, but it’s also a lovely way to bond and relax together.

Want to make your own?

We love Mountain Rose Herbs Mama's Homemade Belly Butter

Happy to Purchase?

Small herbal stores and apothecaries usually carry their own balms, salves, and oils. Local is always wonderful but if you don't have access or just prefer to order, here's the ones we suggest:

Bio-oil skincare Body Oil (https://amzn.to/3YGKDBu)

Palmer's butters, oils and creams are the classic go to so many have used for years. (amazon)

Earth Mama belly butter (amazon)

Mustela Essential Care lotion (amazon)

Mustela Maternity Stretch Marks Oil (amazon)

Frida Mom Stretch Mark Cream (amazon)