New & Expecting Mothers: 30 Handy Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can help improve insulin levels! This is great to know if you’ve had any struggles with gestational diabetes or insulin resistance.
It can prevent stretch marks during pregnancy (use after every shower if possible).
Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development.
It can help reduce appearance of varicose veins.
To get rid of cradle cap on baby (Simply massage into baby’s scalp, let sit for a few minutes, and then gently rinse away with warm water and soft cloth)
Adding it to foods or warm drinks daily gives you natural energy (ask me or your health care provider about how much is best for you.) It is high lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism which can help with postpartum fatigue!
Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms
Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness
It is naturally SPF 4 so is an excellent base ingredient for homemade sunscreen
You can use in on the perineum to help heal after birth.
In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!)
It is GREAT as a completely natural baby lotion and can even help sooth skin with eczema.
It can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold – which could help baby too!
Nursing moms often take 1-3 tablespoons throughout day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients.
Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
It can be used as a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora.
When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite, if you have much of this – also read my article on dry brushing!
Mix with salt to remove dry skin on feet
Can help improve sleep when taken daily.
Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily.
It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium.
It can be taken internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth.
Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety that sometimes come with the stresses of motherhood!
It can be mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent.
Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer.
When taken regularly, it can boost healthy hormone production.
Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically
On cuticles to help nails grow
Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
In natural homemade diaper cream it is a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)
