A Ritual I've Loved Through Both Pregnancies
Affirmation
"My body is growing new life with strength, love and wisdom."
When I found out I was pregnant with our second little girl, one of the very first products I reached for was our Baby Bump Butter.
It almost felt instinctive.
Just as I had throughout my pregnancy with Evie, I began applying it every morning and every evening, taking a few quiet moments to massage it over my growing bump. It has become one of those small rituals that marks the beginning and end of each day—a chance to slow down, breathe deeply and connect with the beautiful life growing inside me.
Pregnancy has a way of changing everything. Not just our bodies, but our perspective.
As my bump has grown over the past months, I've become more aware of just how incredible the female body really is. Every stretch, every little kick, every change reminds me that my body knows exactly what it needs to do.
Rather than worrying about how my body is changing, I've chosen to appreciate it.
This body is growing our daughter. It deserves kindness.
When I first created Baby Bump Butter, I wanted something that felt deeply nourishing—a body butter that cared for stretching skin while also encouraging mums to pause and connect with their baby.
What I didn't realise then was just how much I would come to rely on it myself.
When Generate Kind Co. recently went through its glow-up, Baby Bump Butter quietly disappeared from the website.
But although it wasn't available to purchase, I made myself a small batch to get me through.
I've continued using it every single day throughout this pregnancy.
In fact, this pregnancy reminded me exactly why I created it in the first place.
There is something incredibly comforting about knowing exactly what I'm putting onto my skin. Every ingredient has been carefully chosen, every jar handcrafted with intention, and every application reminds me why I believe natural, gentle skincare matters.
What I love most is how supported my skin feels as my bump continues to grow. Our rich body butter is packed with nourishing plant butters and botanical oils that help replenish the skin's natural barrier and lock in lasting hydration. Shea butter, cocoa butter and mango butter are naturally rich in essential fatty acids that help soften and condition stretching skin, while sweet almond oil, hemp seed oil, grapeseed oil and rosehip oil provide vitamins and antioxidants that support skin elasticity and resilience. Carrot oil adds a boost of beta-carotene and skin-loving nutrients, leaving my skin feeling calm, comfortable, and deeply nourished. While stretch marks are influenced by genetics and can't be completely prevented, keeping skin well hydrated and supple can help reduce dryness and itchiness as your bump grows and support stretching—and for me, that's made all the difference.
Baby Bump Butter has become so much more than skincare. It's become a daily reminder to pause. To place my hands on my bump. To feel the little kicks. To whisper a quiet "good morning" or "goodnight" to the precious wee person growing inside me.
These moments are fleeting. Before long, this little girl will be in my arms. I'm trying not to rush this season. I'm trying to enjoy every little movement, every milestone, and every reminder that my body is doing something truly extraordinary.
Because one day I'll look back and realise these ordinary moments were actually the ones I'll treasure most.
So yes... Baby Bump Butter is coming back!!
Not simply because it's a beautiful product, but because I genuinely couldn't imagine either of my pregnancies without it.
If I were ever blessed with another pregnancy, it would once again be one of the very first things I'd add into my daily routine.
🌿 Today's Affirmation
"My body is growing new life with strength, love and wisdom."
Take a quiet moment today to place both hands on your bump.
Close your eyes.
Take three slow, deep breaths and repeat your affirmation.
Allow yourself to simply appreciate everything your body is doing without asking it to be anything other than exactly what it is today.
🌸 My Self-Care Ritual
Every morning and every evening, I gently massage Baby Bump Butter over my growing bump using slow, circular movements.
Rather than rushing, I take a few moments to breathe deeply, connect with my baby, and appreciate the incredible journey of pregnancy.
It's a simple ritual that helps me slow down and be present.
💛 Products Supporting Me This Week
- Baby Bump Butter
My everyday pregnancy essential, helping me nourish both my skin and myself.
With kindness,
Mel
Founder, Generate Kind Co.
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