❄︎GIVEAWAY!❄︎
I’M CELEBRATING THE WINTER SOLSTICE THIS MONTH, WITH A ❄︎GIVEAWAY!❄︎
❄︎This Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners!❄︎
Would you like to win one of THREE wonderful Postpartum Winter Gift packages for you or an expectant friend or brand new parent? I’m giving away some of my favourite and most useful items that you’ll want to have for you and your baby, to get the postpartum time and lactation off to a great start, INCLUDING some postpartum support from me!
The Grand & Second prize in this giveaway are open to residents of Ontario and shipping is free. Third prize is open to anyone. Giveaway is open until December 20th, 11:00p.m. EST.
❄︎ Winter Solstice Postpartum Gift Grand Prize* (valuing over $330!) includes:
❄︎ Postpartum Support Visit with Me! ($100) I’ll provide gentle guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to navigate these early days and weeks of recovery and growth.
(*One in-person for Toronto, ON, Canada residents, otherwise one virtual visit)
❄︎ Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump ($39), if you're a breast/ chest feeding parent, the Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump is the perfect little essential to incorporate into your nursing journey. Made from 100% food grade silicone, this compact pump is perfect for long-distance trips, planes, car rides, family gatherings, or anywhere you would like to express discreetly, silently and quickly. Simply suction to your breast/ chest and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk using suction. It's 100% eco-friendly and safe for parent, baby and our environment.
❄︎ My Breastfriend Nursing Pillow ($70)- From the wraparound design, firm cushion, and adjustable design to the backrest—this nursing pillow is loaded with features that parents will love. With over 50 prototypes and a global patent, the My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow is beloved by millions of caregivers and babies for 25 years in more than 45 countries around the world.
❄︎ Maternity Sunday Sleep Racerback Pajama Top and Pants Set ($65, Coastal Plain colour, XS, but fits big)
Maternity cami top is relaxed through body and hits below waist. Versatile rollover waistbands roll up or down for added support. Maternity lounge pants are relaxed through thigh with a tapered leg (28 inch inseam)
❄︎ Herbal Sitz Bath with Lavender, Comfrey, & Rosemary ($19) The Matter Company. Recommended by midwives and OB’s, sitz baths use the principles of hydrotherapy to promote healing and comfort the birthing parent after they have given birth. Our botanical blend of healing herbs, have traditionally been used for their reparative qualities, and offer a soothing respite in this time of need. From The Matter Company.
❄︎Parent to Be Kit ($32) The Matter Company, includes:
• Belly Jelly: Use as preventative for stretch marks (breast, hips, bum, & belly), itchy belly, intensive moisturizer, restorative skin toner, soothing massage balm for baby and beyond
• Mineral Soak: Use for fatigue, muscle soreness, baby blues, tummy dryness, exfoliation in bath or shower
• Leg & Back Creme: Use for swollen, tired legs, back, ankles and feet, varicose veins, leg cramps, restless leg syndrome labour massage
• Parent-to-Be Tea: Use as uterine tonic for birthers, nutritive support for parent to be, relaxing tea blend
❄︎ New Parent Tea ($6) Tha Matter Company. Fennel and anise seed support breast/ chestfeeding parents while red raspberry and nettle offer an extra boost of nutrients needed for post-delivery recovery. A hint of chamomile aids in comforting the parent during this all-consuming transition, a precious time in their life.
❄︎ Informational Postcards including: “How to Dress My Baby,” “Bathing Baby,” “Bodyfeeding Tips, “Exercise Guidelines,” and other helpful info cards!
❄︎ Winter Solstice Postpartum Gift Second Prize* (valuing over $100!) includes:
❄︎ Maternity Sunday Sleep Racerback Pajama Top and Pants Set ($65, Wine Country colour, XS, but fits big)
Maternity cami top is relaxed through body and hits below waist. Versatile rollover waistbands roll up or down for added support. Maternity lounge pants are relaxed through thigh with a tapered leg (28 inch inseam)
❄︎Parent to Be Kit ($32) The Matter Company, includes:
• Belly Jelly: Use as preventative for stretch marks (breast, hips, bum, & belly), itchy belly, intensive moisturizer, restorative skin toner, soothing massage balm for baby and beyond
• Mineral Soak: Use for fatigue, muscle soreness, baby blues, tummy dryness, exfoliation in bath or shower
• Leg & Back Creme: Use for swollen, tired legs, back, ankles and feet, varicose veins, leg cramps, restless leg syndrome labour massage
• Parent-to-Be Tea: Use as uterine tonic for birthers, nutritive support for parent to be, relaxing tea blend
❄︎ New Parent Tea ($6) The Matter Company, Fennel and anise seed support breast/ chestfeeding parents while red raspberry and nettle offer an extra boost of nutrients needed for post-delivery recovery. A hint of chamomile aids in comforting the parent during this all-consuming transition, a precious time in their life.
❄︎ Informational Postcards including: “How to Dress My Baby,” “Bathing Baby,” “Bodyfeeding Tips, “Exercise Guidelines,” and other helpful info cards!
❄︎ Winter Solstice Postpartum Gift Third Prize** includes:
• Parent-to-Be Tea: ($6) with Organic Raspberry & Nettle Leaf. The Matter Company. Specially formulated to support pregnant people throughout their pregnancy, this nutritive tea contains organic herbs traditionally used for their safety and effectiveness. Red raspberry leaf tones, rosehips and nettle offer an ample source of much needed vitamins and minerals, while oatstraw and peppermint calm anxious nerves. Use as uterine tonic for birthers, nutritive support for parent to be, relaxing tea blend.
❄︎ New Parent Tea ($6) The Matter Company. Fennel and anise seed support breast/ chestfeeding parents while red raspberry and nettle offer an extra boost of nutrients needed for post-delivery recovery. A hint of chamomile aids in comforting the parent during this all-consuming transition, a precious time in their life.
❄︎ Informational Postcards including: “How to Dress My Baby,” “Bathing Baby,” “Bodyfeeding Tips, “Exercise Guidelines,” and other helpful info cards!
❄︎If you are selected as a winner!❄︎
•You will be contacted by email and asked for your mailing address so that I can ship your gift to you! So be sure to enter the giveaway with the above button or here!
•To be eligible for an in-person postpartum visit (part of the grand prize), you must be a Toronto, ON, Canada resident. Otherwise, your support will be virtual. Postpartum support is subject to Ruth Ruttan Doula's availability and schedule.
❄︎In-person visits are typically up to two hours, virtual support (phone or video is typically up to an hour)❄︎
*The Grand prize and Second prize giveaway is open to residents of Ontario, and shipping is free.
**Third Prize is open to anyone!
The giveaway is open until December 21st 2022, 12:00 p.m. EST. Winners will be announced on Instagram & Facebook Stories (@ruthruttandoua) in the evening of December 21st - The Winter Solstice!
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any social media platform or the companies and products being given away.
