Traditional DIY Shea Remedies for Mother & Baby Wellness

25 Natural Formulations to Nourish, Protect & Heal

Discover the extraordinary healing power of traditional African shea butter in this comprehensive guide featuring 25 DIY formulations for the motherhood journey. Created by Wayne Dunn, this e-book brings centuries of ancient wisdom directly to your home, allowing you to craft pure, effective remedies for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and baby care using nature's most nurturing ingredients.

What Makes This Recipe Book Special

Each recipe is thoughtfully presented with detailed instructions, comprehensive explanations of ingredient benefits, clear usage directions, and ingredient lists with precise measurements. You'll learn exactly how these powerful natural butters and oils work to support you and your baby through every stage of the motherhood journey.

Pure Ingredients for Precious Bodies

Skin absorption matters: Your skin and your baby's skin absorb a significant portion of what is applied to it, making ingredient quality crucial during pregnancy and early childhood.

Baby skin is more vulnerable: Infant skin is up to five times thinner than adult skin, with developing detoxification systems, making ingredient purity especially important.

Transparent supply chain: Baraka's ingredients come directly from skilled women artisans in Ghana, creating a direct connection rather than anonymous raw materials.

Supporting women and families: Each purchase supports women's ability to provide healthcare, education, and nutrition for their own families, creating a cycle of mothers supporting mothers across continents.

Perfectly Organized for Your Needs

This recipe collection is thoughtfully arranged into three comprehensive categories to address specific needs:

Pregnancy Journey

First Trimester Care

Gentle Morning Sickness Relief Balm - Soothing aromatic balm that combines shea butter with carefully selected essential oils to help ease nausea and morning sickness.

Hormone Balance Facial Oil - Gentle, balancing facial oil that helps normalize skin during the hormonal fluctuations of early pregnancy.

Stretch Mark Prevention & Treatment 3. Intensive Belly Butter for Stretch Mark Prevention - Rich, deeply penetrating butter that enhances skin elasticity to help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. 4. Post-Pregnancy Stretch Mark Repair Oil - Concentrated treatment oil that improves the appearance of existing stretch marks after pregnancy. 5. Pregnancy Skin Elasticity Enhancement Cream - Lightweight yet effective cream that supports collagen production for enhanced skin elasticity.

Pregnancy Comfort 6. Cooling Leg Relief Balm for Pregnancy Swelling - Refreshing balm that provides relief for tired, swollen legs and feet common during pregnancy. 7. Pregnancy Back Pain Massage Oil - Therapeutic massage oil that delivers relief for the intense back strain common during pregnancy. 8. Pregnancy Itching Relief Cream - Gentle yet effective cream that soothes the intense itching that often accompanies skin stretching.

Birth & Postpartum

Labor Support 9. Labor Massage & Comfort Oil - Specialized massage oil that provides comfort, encourages optimal positioning, and supports the labor process naturally. 10. Cooling Perineal Compress Oil - Specialized cooling oil that prepares perineal tissues for birth and provides relief during the pushing stage.

Postpartum Recovery 11. Perineal Healing Spray - Gentle yet effective healing spray that promotes comfort and healing for perineal tissues after vaginal birth. 12. C-Section Scar Healing Balm - Regenerative balm that supports healing and minimizes long-term appearance of cesarean scars. 13. Postpartum Belly Firming Cream - Toning cream that supports skin's elasticity and recovery after pregnancy.

Nursing Care 14. Soothing Nipple Butter for Breastfeeding - Ultra-pure, food-grade butter that creates a safe, effective remedy for sore nursing nipples. 15. Lactation Support Massage Oil - Therapeutic massage oil that supports healthy milk flow and helps prevent clogged ducts. 16. Weaning Comfort Balm - Gentle, supportive balm that eases discomfort and supports the natural reduction of milk supply during weaning.

Baby Care

Newborn Essentials (0-6 months) 17. Gentle Baby Bottom Balm - Protective yet breathable diaper balm that prevents and treats diaper rash in newborns. 18. Cradle Cap Treatment Oil - Gentle treatment oil that effectively loosens and removes flaky scalp buildup without irritation. 19. Calming Baby Massage Oil - Gentle massage oil that supports both physical development and parent-child bonding.

Growing Baby (6-24 months) 20. Teething Relief Balm - Soothing balm with gentle numbing herbs that provides safe relief for teething discomfort. 21. Gentle Eczema Balm for Babies - Ultra-gentle balm that treats the sensitive skin condition common in babies and toddlers. 22. Natural Diaper Rash Protection Cream - Effective yet gentle cream that prevents diaper rash in older babies and toddlers.

Toddler Care (2+ years) 23. Calming Bedtime Balm - Gentle aromatic balm that helps establish healthy bedtime routines for toddlers. 24. Natural Bug Repellent Balm - Effective yet gentle balm that creates a natural alternative to chemical insect repellents. 25. Bumps & Bruises Comfort Balm - Safe, natural remedy for the inevitable minor injuries of active childhood.

The Magic of Shea Butter

Shea butter stands as the star ingredient throughout these pages – with its remarkable properties and centuries of traditional use for both mothers and infants:

For Pregnancy:

Deeply moisturizes expanding skin without clogging pores

Enhances skin elasticity to accommodate the growing belly

Contains vitamins A, E, and F which support skin's natural repair processes

Safe for use throughout pregnancy with no harmful chemicals to cross the placental barrier

For Postpartum Recovery:

Supports healing of perineal tissues after vaginal birth

Promotes regeneration of skin cells for C-section scar healing

Soothes nipple soreness from breastfeeding without requiring removal before nursing

For Baby Care:

Gentle enough for newborn skin with no irritating additives

Creates breathable moisture barrier that doesn't block skin functions

Effectively soothes and prevents diaper rash

Calms irritated skin conditions like eczema common in infants

Supporting Ghanaian Communities

When you work with Baraka Shea Butter, you're experiencing an ingredient that has been ethically sourced directly from women's cooperatives in Ghana. This direct connection ensures not only the highest quality product but also supports sustainable livelihoods for other mothers and their children.

The golden butter melting between your fingers represents not just a botanical marvel, but a connection to the hands that harvested it, the communities that thrive because of it, and the planet that provides it.

Download this e-recipe book today and begin your journey toward natural, nurturing care for the entire motherhood experience—all while supporting women entrepreneurs and their families in Ghana.