Blissful Herbs - nurturing body & soul

19/03/2026

And, while on the subject of nice soft wash cloths for little ones, we're now back in stock with the very popular packs of washable organic bamboo baby wipes.

These are smaller in size than the muslin cloths in the post below, similar to the usual "baby cloth" size, and come in sets of four in a handy mesh bag (to protect them and keep them together in the your drawer, nappy bag or washing machine).

These sold so well we completely sold out and I'm thrilled the new shipment just arrived today. They are super soft of the velvety skin of young ones.

If you're wishing to reduce reliance on disposable wipes, I think these will find favour with you.

https://www.blissfulherbs.com.au/product-bamboo-baby-wipes-391.aspx

19/03/2026

Now up on the website - organic cotton muslin wash cloths! I LOVE these! They're WONDERFUL to use on the soft skin of little ones' faces, hands, bottoms and bodies.

They're made from soft organic muslin, and being 3-ply and nicely hemmed, they are sturdy and wash well, so you can use them over and over and they'll stay in good condition and not get tatty or frayed.

("Tatty and frayed" is actually not a bad description of how I, the MOTHER, often felt at the time ...)

They have a handy loop so you can hang them on a hook to dry between uses.

They're a generous size, 28 x 28 cm, and are ideal as spit up cloths, for nappy changes, to wash hands & faces at the high chair and pretty much everything (you know how much wiping and washing goes on in the daily care of the under-fives!)

There's five cute designs:

- pandas

- elephants

- bunnies

- strawberries

- cherries

When I lived in Asia for a couple of decades, these handy soft cloths were ubiquitous. I'm glad to now be able to offer them here, because I feel sure they'll become a staple & useful item in your home, too.

https://www.blissfulherbs.com.au/product-organic-muslin-wash-cloths-432.aspx

19/03/2026

All about placentas!

(Please tag the original creator of this video, I forgot to make a note of her handle!)

Blissful Herbs has all the things you need for a slow & gentle third stage:

🌿 placenta bowls
🌿 cord-burning bowls
🌿 candles
🌿 lotus birth herbs
🌿 placenta bags
🌿 umbilical cord ties
🌿 organic muslin placenta wrap cloths

& more!

The placenta, the "tree of life" organ is fascinating, and the care of it is a lovely culmination to the birth process, involving & educating all the family.

18/03/2026

Beautiful Amy of chats about what's in her hospital bag.

"I'm pushing out a child, I can take in a whole circus if I want to!"

I LOVE her!

😂😍

Thank you Amy and every birthing blessing to you: love, strength, power, peace and joy!

17/03/2026

I mean, it's occurred to me that undisturbed birth is quite the antidote to the "manosphere". 🙄

Love heals. Love redeems. Love is the truest truth.

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I never thought breathing would be the difference
between fearing birth…
and feeling powerful in it.

When my labor started, the first contractions were gentle but steady.
That’s when I realized something important:
the more I tensed, the more it hurt.

🌿 Early labor
I breathed in slowly through my nose…
and exhaled through my mouth like I was blowing out a candle.
I didn’t fight the contraction.
I let it move through me.
Every exhale whispered: you are safe.

💥 When the intensity increased
My body wanted to tighten.
My mind wanted to escape.
So I changed my breath:
short inhales, long, slow exhales with sound.
“mmm… aaaah…”
That’s when I felt my pelvis soften and open
the moment I stopped resisting.

🌊 Transition (the hardest part)
I thought: I can’t do this anymore.
But I slowed my breathing even more.
I moved my body.
I surrendered to the process.
And as the fear faded…
the pain changed too.

👶 When it was time to push
I didn’t force my body.
I breathed downward.
I let my body do what it was designed to do.
No panic.
No tension.
Only trust.

And that’s when it clicked:
✨ Birth isn’t something you survive.
It’s something you learn to work with.

Because knowing how to breathe in every stage,
what to do when the pain rises,
and how to trust your body
changes everything.

It’s not luck.
It’s conscious preparation.

Credits: doula_ausbildung_vollwunder

17/03/2026

My best-selling product is the Post Natal Bliss healing bath herbs for post-birth healing.

And this tea is #2 on the list of most popular products: the Breastfeeding Bliss Tea.

With a hint of orange & aniseed, it tastes delicious and is full of milk-boosting galactogogue herbs that also soothe & support both your digestion, and your baby's - carminatives like Fennel, Aniseed, Marshmallow, Caraway & Vervain.

Also watch this space for some gorgeous mugs coming soon, handcrafted by our favourite artisan, Renee

Renee made me these gorgeous roomy mugs that fit your hand so perfectly! Sadly one got broken 😭 but I still have one left. I love them so much, I'm commissioning Renee to make some especially for YOU, my treasured Blissful Herbs customers, so keep an eye out!

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Starting my morning off with .real.blissfulherbs magical Breastfeeding Bliss organic tea, in my favourite mug 🌱💗 Filled with the power of herbs, this tea is designed to nourish and support mothers during their postpartum era and aid in lactation. Plus it is just delicious! 🫖 🌱







postpartum

15/03/2026

Baby is big!

Mama is little!

But Mama is STRONG!

Also ... doggie doula 😍

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Movement is the key that unlocks the pelvis, while confidence and patience allow the body to shift and expand for the baby’s journey. ❤️‍🔥

Almost 11lbs of the sweetest baby chunk born at home in her bedroom. No cervical checks. No interventions. No one telling her when to push. Freedom to move.

from

Born in just a few pushes. No tearing. Just listening to her body and feeling her baby boy navigate down and knowing when to get in the water to meet him.

Childbirth offers the potential for a woman to reveal her strength

When we leave her in charge ❤️

Modern approach to birth would say do all the scans and over estimate. Schedule her for an induction. Women then walk into motherhood broken from their experiences, not walking into their power. Their confidence undermined. 💕

Birth is for women. Leave her in charge.

Mama:
Doula:
Midwife: Katrina Hollen

naturalbirth

15/03/2026

This gorgeous piece is still available!

Hop on the webzy at

www.blissfulherbs.com.au

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This is a part of a commissioned order- products I make exclusively for .real.blissfulherbs - just look at that glaze! I'm pretty sure I could never achieve that again, I know what I did, but kiln environment and clay make each piece unique!

13/03/2026

This cute rose-gold tea infuser is on its way to Germany today, with a bundle of various teas & salves!

You just slide up the cover, fill the tube with loose leaf herbs or tea, slide the cover back down - then drop into your cup of hot water.

These are fun to use & yield a perfect cup of tea.

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12/03/2026

This is what I learned:

🌿 Decoction (slow simmer) for roots, bark & berries
🌿 Infusion (hot water poured over herbs, & steep) for aerial parts: flowers, blossoms, leaves, stems.

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🌿 How do you make an herbal decoction, and how does it differ from tea?

Did you know that the term "tea" technically only refers to an herbal infusion of Camellia sinensis, the tea plant? Therefore, herbal tea is not actually tea at all! What we often call herbal teas are more accurately described as infusions — hot water poured onto an herbal blend — or decoctions.

Making a decoction is a simple way to enjoy the nourishing gifts of hearty roots, berries, and barks. A decoction is made through gently simmering herbs in water on the stovetop. Simmering hearty plant parts like roots, berries, and barks allows us to more fully extract their constituents.

Try out this spiced morning herbal decoction...

Ingredients you’ll need:
1 T roasted dandelion root
1 T hawthorn berry
1 tsp. orange peel
1/4 tsp. cardamon
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1. Measure out all of your herbs into the same pot.
2. Add 4 cups of water into the same pot.
3. On a medium-high heat bring your water to a gentle boil.
4. Once your water is boiling, put a lid on the pot and bring it down to simmer.
5. Let your decoction simmer for about twenty to thirty minutes.
6. Remove your pot from the heat and let your decoction cool to a drinking temperature.
7. Strain out your herbs and enjoy your cup of tea!

Full recipe and medicinal benefits here:
www.learningherbs.com/blog/how-to-make-an-herbal-decoction .tab=0

12/03/2026

Get gravity on your side.

As we've been saying for decades (centuries).