Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion. Still, it often comes with its own set of challenges, especially for mothers navigating the delicate phase of postpartum recovery. KORA Organics Founder, CEO and Certified Health Coach Miranda Kerr recently shared insights into her postpartum journey, unveiling a curated toolkit to support her physical and emotional well-being during this transformative period and in welcoming her fourth baby boy into the world at age forty.
In an age where self-care is paramount, Miranda’s approach to postpartum recovery transcends conventional practices. From ancient healing techniques to modern dietary protocols, she embraces a 360 approach to nourishing both body and soul. Discover Miranda’s secrets to repairing her body, maintaining her energy and coming back to self in the fourth trimester, not only as a holistic wellness expert but as a working mother of four with practice balancing it all (on very little sleep).
Surya Signature 6-Week Mother Baby Postpartum Series
“I have started a Surya Signature Postpartum Series called Abhyanga which I’m doing for 45 days. Surya’s in-home postpartum treatments help you to not only recover from childbirth, but work to rebalance hormones, which helps with lactation and uterine health.. As they say, a healthy, happy, and nurtured mother can best nurture her baby.”
Dr Gundry MD Food Protocol & Shake
“I’ve started Dr Gundry’s Food protocol, which focuses on avoiding foods high in lectins. It’s believed that following this protocol can help improve digestion and overall health. I really enjoy having the shake as an afternoon snack when I’m feeling hungry.”
Celery Juice & lime water every morning on empty stomach
“The first thing I drink every morning is 32 ounces of filtered room temperature water with one whole lime, followed by 32 ounces of celery juice. Both have helped my digestion and energy levels so much! Celery Juice has anti-inflammatory properties, is alkalising, rich in minerals and helps kidney function. I really love it.”
Meditation
“With less sleep, more hormones and new adjustments in the family as we welcome precious Pierre, my favorite thing to do when I have a spare moment is meditate, ideally first thing in the morning so I start the day with a positive mindset. I’ve been using meditation as a powerful tool for over 20 years now, and it really helps me a lot to stay centered.”
Acupuncture
“I have been a big fan of Acupuncture for as long as I can remember. Recently I have been having 1-2 sessions a week to support my postpartum recovery. It helps by reducing pain and supports relaxation. It’s also helped with my nervous system and emotional wellbeing, I couldn’t recommend it more”.
Organic Cherry Tart Juice & Wild Blueberry Juice
“I’ve been drinking Lakewood Organic Cherry Tart Juice throughout the day to aid with sleeping and I’m loving Wymann’s Wild Blueberry Juice as a refresher drink in the afternoons, especially as a pick-me-up while breastfeeding”
Supportive Snacks
Breastfeeding and pumping take so much work on the body, especially while healing from birth. It is so critical to support it with regular nutrient-rich snacks – one of my favorites is Solely Fruit Snacks. They are organic and easy to grab for myself and the kids. I am also lucky to have an Erewhon nearby that keeps me stocked on wellness shots, coconut water and coconut yogurt.
Hatch Sound Machine
“Pierre and I have been going to sleep with the Hatch Sound Machine, it really helps to relax the mind and wind down. I use their Hatch Rest as a regular sound machine in his nursery (which I’ll be transitioning to a wait-to-wake light when they’re older like my other boys!) and the Hatch Restore is by my own bedside as an evening ritual.”
The Waist Trainer and Armadillo Baby Carrier by Bumpsuit
“I’ve been wearing the belly wrap from Bumpsuit to support my abdomen and posture as my body repairs and rebuilds. As I start to integrate more movement again, I also plan on using their Armadillo Baby Carrier for walks and to give me more hands to read and play with my three other boys! Both can be found in the kit I curated for them before Pierre was born.”
Body Brushing
“I like to use our Dry Body Brush before I take a shower. Incorporating dry body brushing into your morning care ritual improves circulation, promotes lymphatic drainage, and enhances the application of lotion and oils. This is something that I really believe makes a difference to my overall wellness and also my skin texture everyday, but especially in this postpartum period when I’m feeling more swollen and my hormones are working to rebalance. It’s also very invigorating when I’m running on less sleep”
KORA Organics Body Care
“Certified organic skincare is always a priority for my health and my family’s, but even more so during the prenatal and postpartum period – what you put on your skin soaks in! Our Noni Glow Body Oil and Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion have been getting a good workout recently… I apply our lotion followed by the oil all over my body each morning and night. I swear by them to prevent stretch marks and support my skin through pregnancy and the 4th trimester.”
KORA Organics Pick-Me Ups
“I invested a little extra time in myself during my pregnancy with Pierre, particularly in the last trimester. Each morning before the boys woke I would sit quietly and meditate (usually with my Noni Glow Sleeping Mask on to make up for the lack of beauty sleep), take a bath or do whatever it was that my body was telling me it needed. I’ve tried to keep this ritual up now that I’ve entered the fourth trimester alongside the Berry Bright Eye Cream and a daily gua sha practice with our Rose Quartz Facial Sculptor to reduce puffiness.
I also always use the Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask in the shower but it has become even more important as I feel a bit more dull while running on less sleep right now. Ensuring that I take those ten to fifteen minutes for me each day is so important to my mental health and also to keeping my skin healthy, which helps me feel more like myself.
My Minty Mineral Mist is also by my side all day to keep me feeling energized, awakened and soothed.”
KORA Organics Skin Brighteners
“I have found during all of my pregnancies (and postpartum) I have struggled with pigmentation so I have been religiously using our Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum. It uses the richest natural sources of Vitamin C like Kakadu Plum and Acerola Cherry to help even skin tone and brighten your complexion.
Our Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum has also been a must for smoothing lines and wrinkles and supporting my skin tone during this time.”
