What Moms Really Want—and How Herbs Can Help Give It to Her!

What Moms Really Want (And Why It’s Okay to Want It)

Let's start by acknowledging how often moms are told what they "should" want—swaddles, schedules, selflessness—but rarely asked what they actually need. Right at the beginning, I'd like to personally validate all the moms for your unseen and often underappreciated labor and innate wisdom that you bring to your family every day!

What Moms Really Want

What moms really want—beneath all the surface-level gifts, trends, and parenting advice—is often quite simple and profoundly deep:

1. To feel seen, heard, and appreciated. You want to know that your labor of love—physical, emotional, and spiritual—is recognized and valued.

2. Support—not just for the baby or kids, but for yourself.
   Moms often get lost in the caretaking shuffle. You want someone to care for you, too.

3. Time and space to rest and restore.
   A moment of quiet, a good night’s sleep, a hot bath, and a yoga or qigong session is golden.

4. Empowerment and trust your instincts.
   You want to feel confident and capable, not judged or overwhelmed by conflicting opinions about all your choices and decisions.

5. Natural, safe solutions that align with her values.
   When it comes to herbs, food, and medicine, you don’t want to second-guess what you are putting in or on your body (or your child’s).

How Birth Song Botanicals and Herbs Can Provide That

1. Herbal self-care that honors you.
   From stress relief tinctures to nourishing teas and herbal baths, these are not just products—they’re rituals that restore.

2. Wisdom-rich resources that validate her intuition.
   Through blogs, Pregnancy ebooks, the Apothecary Wisdom YouTube Channel, and Herbs for Kids courses, you provide knowledge that uplifts rather than overwhelms.

3. Products made by women, for women.
   We are here to establish an ongoing relationship built on trust and reverence in knowing that every formula is created by someone who understands a mother's journey and life's gifts and challenges.

4. Our community reflects women's values.
   No mother wants to feel alone—we want to belong to a circle that embraces the natural, ancestral, and feminine path of birthing, healing, and mothering.

5. Multi-purpose, time-saving herbal remedies.
   Smart, busy moms want herbal products for themselves and their children that are effective, versatile, and easy to use. For example, our Children's Immune tincture works for both prevention and support during illness.

The Power of Plant Allies

Let me share just a few of my favorite plant allies that support me immensely as a working mother who values a deep connection to nature and my own well-being.

Oatstraw

• Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is a deeply nourishing herb known for its ability to calm the nervous system and gently restore vitality, especially for women and mothers in demanding seasons of life. Rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, silica, and B vitamins, oatstraw replenishes the body at a cellular level—supporting strong bones, balanced energy, and radiant skin, hair, and nails. Unlike sedatives, it works as a nervine tonic, helping to rebuild resilience over time while easing stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Its soothing nature also promotes restful sleep and helps stabilize mood swings often associated with hormonal shifts like PMS or postpartum. Whether sipped as a tea or infused in a tincture, oatstraw offers a quiet, nourishing reminder to slow down and care for yourself deeply.

• Related Products: Lady In Waiting, Cycle Relief, Nurtured Mother, and Woman's Wisdom

Ashwagandha 

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb long revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to help the body adapt to stress and restore balance. Especially beneficial for overwhelmed, exhausted, or hormonally imbalanced women, ashwagandha works by gently calming the nervous system while simultaneously building energy and stamina. It supports healthy cortisol levels, which helps regulate mood, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety without causing sedation. Over time, it nourishes the adrenal glands, supports thyroid function, and can enhance libido and fertility. For mothers navigating constant demands or women moving through hormonal transitions, ashwagandha offers grounded, sustained support—helping you feel calm, centered, and capable, even in life’s busiest or most tender moments.

Related Products: Woman's Balance, Fertile Ground, Menstrual Harmony

Astragalus

• Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, prized for its ability to strengthen the immune system and build long-term vitality. Often referred to as a “deep immune tonic,” astragalus helps the body resist colds, flus, and chronic infections by enhancing the production and activity of white blood cells. Beyond its immune-boosting powers, it supports adrenal function, improves energy levels, and helps the body adapt to stress—making it a valuable ally for moms, caregivers, and anyone dealing with exhaustion or frequent illness. It’s also known to support lung health and circulation, making it especially helpful during seasonal transitions or periods of recovery. Gentle yet powerful, astragalus is safe for long-term use and can be taken as a tea, tincture, or part of a daily wellness routine to promote lasting strength and resilience from the inside out.

  Related Products: Children's Daily Immune and Astragalus Complex

Motherhood Rituals of Self-Care

While it is true that we hear Birth Song Botanicals sells products, we are also so much more than products! Our offerings are invitations to slow down, to sip tea, to take a breath, to come home to yourself.

A simple practice is to place one hand on your heart and the other hand on your womb. Simply breathe into the spaces behind your hands for a few breaths until you feel yourself start to soften.

From there, connect these two spaces, your heart and your womb, into one unified field of creativity and love. Hold yourself here in this field for as long as you want.

 

Claim What You Want!

I encourage and invite you to claim what you want, not just for your kids, but for yourself! 

Remember, when you are thriving and well, the whole family thrives and so does your community. That, my friend, is the work of great love that ripples out into the world and makes lasting change for the better.

I hope this post supports you to feel seen, appreciated, and empowered to claim what you want and need in a soulful and healthy way.

Hugs,

Maria

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