Motherlove Herbal Company is Now
USDA Certified Organic!

LaPorte, Colo. (January 2008) — Motherlove Herbal Company, the trusted leader in herbal pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding products since 1990 is now certified organic. Several Motherlove products now display the organic seal: "Baby Me" Bath, Birth & Baby Spritzer, Diaper Rash & Thrush, Green Salve, Nipple Cream, Rhoid Balm, Sitz Bath, Sitz Bath Spray and our brand new product, Breast-Ease. The company has always used certified organic herbs and certified organic ingredients and now Oregon Tilth, a certifying agency, has recently inspected its facility.

"We are pleased to offer these Motherlove products as Certified Organic," says Kathryn Higgins, founder and president of Motherlove. "While organic skin care without the use of synthetic or petroleum-based ingredients or preservatives is important for everyone, it is especially crucial during pregnancy and on baby's delicate skin."

Motherlove's newest product, Breast-Ease, contains herbs that reduce breast engorgement. The product includes four (4x5") teabags that are available for use as a compress in a 1.5-oz. jar retailing for $12.95. The product is 100 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's silky smooth "Baby Me" Bath soothes an itchy, growing belly and is gentle enough to use on baby's tender skin. The heavenly scent of chamomile and lavender promotes relaxation, making this a perfect herbal combination to use before bedtime. Also effective for comforting itchy skin associated with poison ivy or chicken pox. It is available in a 3-oz. jar complete with muslin bag for a retail price of $12.95. Motherlove's "Baby Me" Bath is 100 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's uplifting Birth & Baby Spritzer incorporates a clean, citrus scent that can be used during labor to refresh the laboring mother, as well as a natural air freshener in baby's room. A certified organic blend of grapefruit, orange, lavender essential oils in distilled water is available in a 2-oz. size for $8.50. Motherlove's Birth & Baby Spritzer is 100 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's best-selling Nipple Cream softens, heals, and relieves the pain of sore and cracked nursing nipples. It doesn't contain lanolin, which contains pesticides; or vitamin E, which should not be ingested by infants. Its simple yet effective formula of marshmallow root, calendula, olive oil, shea butter, beeswax also doubles as an excellent diaper rash ointment. It is available in a 1-oz. jar for a suggested retail price of $9.95 and a 2-oz. jar for $15.95. Motherlove's Nipple Cream is 100 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's versatile Green Salve quickly and effectively takes the pain and itch out of insect bites, bee stings, and poison ivy. It soothes and softens rashes, alleviates chapped or irritated skin, and even eases the discomforts of eczema. It also heals wounds with minimal or no scarring. It contains comfrey leaf, plantain, marshmallow root, calendula, olive oil, and beeswax and is available in a 1-oz jar for a suggested retail price of $7.95 and a 2-oz. jar for $12.50. Motherlove's Green Salve is 100 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's Diaper Rash & Thrush is an excellent all-natural salve for diaper rash, including persistent, inflamed diaper rash possibly caused by yeast. It is also effective on yeast infected nursing nipples. It contains myrrh, oregon grape root, yarrow, calendula, olive oil, and beeswax and is available in a 1-oz. jar for $9.50 and a 2-oz. jar for $14.95. Motherlove's Diaper Rash & Thrush is 96 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's soothing Rhoid Balm effectively shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves itching. Made with witch hazel leaf, plantain, yarrow, calendula, olive oil, and beeswax, it is available in a 1-oz jar for a suggested retail price of $8.50 and a 2-oz jar for $13.50. Motherlove's Rhoid Balm is 96 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's Sitz Bath is a must-have item to have on hand after birth. This bath soothes sore perineal muscles, reduces swelling, slows bleeding, heals tears and also helps to shrink hemorrhoids. It is available in a 6-oz. jar retailing for $17.95. Motherlove's Sitz Bath is 95 percent certified organic.

Motherlove's Sitz Bath Spray brings Mom our effective sitz bath combination in a convenient spray bottle! Perfect for use with pads and when you don't have time for a longer sitz bath soak. It is available in a 2-oz. spray bottle and retails for $9.95. Motherlove's Sitz Bath Spray is 95 percent certified organic.

The entire Motherlove line can be purchased at retail locations and hospitals nationwide, via the company's website, www.motherlove.com or by calling 888-209-8321. Each and every Motherlove product purchase supports the Nurturing Life Foundation. The Nurturing Life Foundation promotes breastfeeding and supports mothers-in-need nationwide and creates opportunities for disadvantaged children.

Based in Laporte, Colo., Motherlove Herbal Company was conceived by nationally recognized herbalist and author Kathryn Higgins. Through Motherlove, the journey of childbirth is supported by Nature's healing herbs. Motherlove is dedicated to crafting the finest quality, safe and effective products for pregnancy, breastfeeding and babies, while supporting the sustainable practice of growing and gathering herbs with integrity and reverence for our planet.