Let these three experiences inspire you for pregnancy self-care. I deliberately call it "self-care," as "care" alone wouldn't feel holistic enough for me. Many women, at the latest during pregnancy, begin to take care of their body and mind on all levels.
Amaru on her pregnancy care with shea butter
"Moment of truth: I have to admit that I didn't care for my belly area at all before, until I got pregnant and my skin started to feel tight around this area. Let's blame it on the fear of stretch marks or the desire to wear bikinis again, or whatever – this pregnancy made me take a little better care of my whole body. As I felt my skin heroically stretching to make more room for my baby, I became more and more conscious of moisturizing and nourishing my belly skin too."
"The SHEA YEAH Orange Body Butter not only feels like a dip into a tropical paradise, but it also leaves my skin feeling soft and pampered. SHEA YEAH is a brand I absolutely admire because their entire brand experience is so well executed."
Amaru Küng
Singer & Songwriter and founder of a branding agency
Well-cared-for skin throughout pregnancy
Aline on rituals & massage during pregnancy
"My boyfriend applied SHEA YEAH shea butter to my belly and breasts every evening before bed, a brand I've been a fan of since its inception. It was a beautiful ritual to give full attention to the little creature in my belly every day. SHEA YEAH completely met my taste; the scent is very pleasant, and as a pregnant woman, many things can smell too strong. The result is flawless; I don't have a single stretch mark on my belly and am overjoyed about it."
Aline Rohner
Silversmith and founder of Aurum Argentum in Zurich, Switzerland
Aline
Desirée on touch & acceptance during her pregnancy
Yoga teacher, kinesiologist, kindergarten assistant, and founder of "Yoga Feel Free" in Winterthur, Switzerland
Desirée
I hope these women inspire you as much as they inspire me. If you would also like to share your experiences here about your pregnancy self-care, go for it! I – and many other people – are looking forward to it!
Healthy skincare during pregnancy
If one hasn't already discovered natural cosmetics, many women embark on the path to natural and safe ingredients at the beginning of their pregnancy. We have also dedicated a blog post to this topic.
Warm regards
Sandra
Natural cosmetics expert and founder of SHEA YEAH
Questions and answers about pregnancy care
Q: How do I naturally care for my skin during pregnancy?
A: During pregnancy, the skin needs particularly gentle and natural care. Due to hormonal changes, it can become drier, more sensitive, or uneven. Water-free, rich products with unrefined organic shea butter are ideal, as they keep the skin elastic and relieve feelings of tension. The growing belly also benefits from regular moisturizing – this keeps the skin supple and prevents stretch marks. It is important to avoid synthetic fragrances and aggressive ingredients to optimally protect sensitive skin during this time.
Q: Why is unrefined shea butter so suitable for care during pregnancy?
A: Unrefined organic shea butter is a 100% natural plant butter that is very well suited for care during pregnancy and beyond, thanks to its healthy and mild properties. It naturally contains valuable vitamins A, E, and F, as well as unsaturated fatty acids, which intensively nourish the skin and support its elasticity. This allows it to stretch better – for example, on the belly, breasts, or hips – and feelings of tension are alleviated. Unlike refined shea butter, the unrefined version retains the full content of active ingredients, the slightly nutty scent, and the creamy texture. This makes it particularly suitable for sensitive skin and delicate phases such as pregnancy.
Q: Which body butter is right for pregnant women?
A: During pregnancy, pure shea butter (which is the raw material itself), lavender body butter, or unscented body butter are suitable. If you are not sensitive to essential oils, you can even use the orange body butter. I loved it during my own pregnancy.
