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Belly Birth Balm

Mama & Babe

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
Restorative St. John's Wort Balm
Restorative St. John's Wort Balm

Belly Birth Balm

Mama & Babe

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
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Description

Belly Birth Balm is a rich botanical salve created to nourish skin as it heals and changes after birth.

Originally formulated to support the care and massage of healed cesarean scars, Belly Birth Balm is also a beautiful everyday salve for any scar or area of skin that could use extra softness and attention.

Calendula, chamomile, lavender, St. John's wort, and tamanu oil have long traditions in herbal skin care for soothing dry, stressed skin while supporting skin's natural renewal. The rich, beeswax-based formula creates lasting moisture that makes scar massage comfortable and nourishing.

Massage it in slowly. Apply with love. Healing has its own timeline.
2 fl oz

Ritual

 Massage a small amount onto clean, unbroken skin using slow circular motions.

Perfect for: Healed cesarean scars
Everyday scar massage
Stretch marks
Dry, tight-feeling skin after pregnancy
Any scar that could use a little extra botanical love

Use daily as part of your body's healing ritual.

Shelf Life

Lasts 8 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.

Ingredients

St John’s Wort (Hypericum spp.)*, Lavender (Lavandula spp.)* & Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)* infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)*, Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)*, Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)*, Beeswax (Cera alba)

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Belly Birth Balm is made without synthetic fragrance, parabens, petroleum-derived ingredients, mineral oil, or silicones.

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Description
Belly Birth Balm is a rich botanical salve created to nourish skin as it heals and changes after birth.

Originally formulated to support the care and massage of healed cesarean scars, Belly Birth Balm is also a beautiful everyday salve for any scar or area of skin that could use extra softness and attention.

Calendula, chamomile, lavender, St. John's wort, and tamanu oil have long traditions in herbal skin care for soothing dry, stressed skin while supporting skin's natural renewal. The rich, beeswax-based formula creates lasting moisture that makes scar massage comfortable and nourishing.

Massage it in slowly. Apply with love. Healing has its own timeline.
Ritual
Massage a small amount onto clean, unbroken skin using slow circular motions.

Perfect for: Healed cesarean scars
Everyday scar massage
Stretch marks
Dry, tight-feeling skin after pregnancy
Any scar that could use a little extra botanical love

Use daily as part of your body's healing ritual.
Plant Profiles
Calendula is one of our best loved vulneraries, while Tamanu had traditional use for scar softening. Lavender is soothing to the skin and psyche.
Repairing Tamanu
Soothing Calendula
Calming Lavender
Details
Birth is a portal.

Whether you're caring for a healed cesarean scar, supporting skin after pregnancy, or tending to an old scar that's asking for a little more love, Belly Birth Balm was made for slow, intentional care.

Its rich blend of botanical oils and herbal infusions creates a cushion for scar massage while deeply moisturizing the skin. Regular scar massage can help soften the feeling of scar tissue over time, and Belly Birth Balm gives your hands a beautiful herbal companion for the practice.

Although created with postpartum recovery in mind, this salve is just as happy supporting everyday scars, dry patches, and hardworking skin.

Best for:
Massage of healed C-section scar
Postpartum skin care
Older scars
Stretch marks
Dry or tight-feeling skin
Daily scar care rituals

Not for:
Open wounds
Fresh surgical incisions
Broken or infected skin
Specs: 2 fl oz
Shelf Life:
Lasts 8 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.
Note on the term “Mama”
To our pregnant and birthing people, we see "Mama" as both a divine and earthly energy. People of all genders can embody the nurturing spirit of Mama through caring, protecting, and creating. Our Mama & Babe collection honors that energy rather than defining a particular identity.
Our Recipe
St John’s Wort (Hypericum spp.)*, Lavender (Lavandula spp.)* & Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)* infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)*, Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)*, Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)*, Beeswax (Cera alba)

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Belly Birth Balm is made without synthetic fragrance, parabens, petroleum-derived ingredients, mineral oil, or silicones.
Packaging is an Ingredient
Aluminum Tin
Once empty: Disassemble, clean and rinse. Place the components into the recycling bin or take to your local recycling facility.

Label
Printed on 100% Post-consumer Waste material with compostable ink. They can be left on containers when placed into recycling.
FAQ
Is this only for C-section scars?
Not at all. While Belly Birth Balm was originally formulated with healed cesarean scars in mind, it's wonderful for many kinds of scars and anywhere skin could use extra nourishment.
When can I start using it after a C-section?
Use Belly Birth Balm only after the incision has fully closed and your healthcare provider has cleared you for topical products and scar massage. Do not apply to open wounds or fresh incisions.
Can I use this on older scars?
Absolutely. Belly Birth Balm can be used on both newer healed scars and older scars as part of a regular massage routine.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
This balm was primarily formulated for postpartum use. If you're pregnant, we recommend checking with your healthcare provider before introducing any new herbal topical products.
Can I use it on stretch marks?
Yes. Belly Birth Balm is a wonderful moisturizer for dry, stretching, or postpartum skin, though it was specifically formulated with scar care in mind.
Does it have a strong scent?
No. The aroma comes naturally from the infused herbs and lavender essential oil. It's soft, herbal, and calming rather than perfume-like.
The Coven
We call ourselves the ‘Coven’ as a shorthand of the space where our team gathers to intentionally conceive of, organize, create and ship out herbal bod care. We do everything under one roof, and ‘magical self manufacturing operation of botanical body care potions’ is a mouthful.
Who We Are
Herbalists, writers, proud fur baby parents, artists, musicians, gardeners, students. We self manufacture in our small town in the Sierra Foothills to invest in our incredible community of multidimensional beings.