BALLM + Pregnancy
Gentle support for bump, birth, and beyond
Having been pregnant myself, I can say there were moments when I hardly recognized my own body.
Everything was changing. My skin. My sleep. My energy. My emotions. Ligaments softened, new aches appeared, swelling settled into my legs and feet, and the exhaustion felt endless some days. Pregnancy is beautiful — but it also asks so much of the body.
And then there are the hormones.
During pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone rise dramatically, only to shift again after birth. It’s no wonder skin becomes more sensitive, emotions feel heightened, and products that once worked beautifully suddenly don’t feel supportive anymore.
I still remember walking through Sephora while pregnant, desperately looking for a moisturizer that felt both clean and comforting. Every label left me uncertain. It was one of the first moments I really began paying attention to what I was putting on my body — especially during pregnancy.
Years later, that desire for simpler, nourishing care is part of what inspired our BALLMS at The Well House.
THE BALLM
BALLMS are solid moisturizing balms crafted with rich botanical ingredients designed to deeply nourish the skin while creating moments of grounding, comfort, and care.
Made with ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, seabuckthorn, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, rose, and matcha, each BALLM offers its own unique experience while supporting soft, hydrated, resilient skin.
We believe body care should feel less like another task and more like a ritual — especially during seasons when your body is working so hard.
BALLMS melt beautifully into warm skin after a bath or shower and can be used anywhere your body is craving extra nourishment.
PREGNANCY + BODY CARE
Pregnancy often brings a long list of changes: stretching skin, disrupted sleep, emotional ups and downs, tenderness, dryness, swelling, and exhaustion. While every pregnancy experience is different, gentle daily rituals can help you feel more connected to your body through it all.
Here are a few of the ways our BALLMS can support you during pregnancy and postpartum.
STRETCHING SKIN + DEEP HYDRATION
Our Hydrate + Protect BALLM and Youth BALLM are beautiful for daily belly care as your skin stretches and grows to make room for your baby.
Apply slowly over the belly, hips, thighs, chest, or anywhere your skin feels tight or dry. Rich botanical butters and oils help support deeply hydrated, supple skin throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Balance BALLM and Calm BALLM also offer incredible nourishment and can be rotated in depending on the scent and experience you’re craving that day.
REST + EVENING RITUALS
Sleep during pregnancy can feel elusive. A calming evening ritual can sometimes make all the difference.
Our Calm BALLM was designed with soothing botanicals that create a more grounding nighttime experience. Massage onto feet, shoulders, legs, or belly before bed and allow yourself a few quiet moments to slow down.
Pregnancy asks the body to stay “on” constantly. Rest matters.
HORMONAL SHIFTS + SKIN SUPPORT
Pregnancy hormones can show up everywhere — including the skin.
Balance BALLM is one of our favorite blends during seasons of transition because it feels grounding, earthy, and supportive. Many women love using it as an all-over moisturizer when their skin feels reactive, dry, or hormonally sensitive.
The ritual itself matters too: slowing down long enough to care for your body with gentleness instead of frustration.
MOOD + NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT
Pregnancy can feel tender emotionally. Exciting one moment, overwhelming the next.
Many women find comfort in grounding scents and body rituals during this season. Matcha Rose offers a soft, calming experience for tired feet and evening wind-down routines, while Youth BALLM’s warm frankincense blend feels especially comforting during those final weeks of pregnancy when anticipation and discomfort begin to build.
Small rituals matter. Softness matters.
POSTPARTUM + PERSONAL CARE
The postpartum season deserves just as much tenderness as pregnancy itself.
Youth BALLM can be used during the final weeks of pregnancy as part of gentle perineal massage preparation, while Hydrate + Protect BALLM offers deep moisture for dry, delicate skin during the postpartum and breastfeeding season.
Bodies deserve care while healing, too.
FROM THE WELL HOUSE
Pregnancy stretches you in every possible way — physically, emotionally, spiritually. Some days feel radiant. Others feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar.
Through all of it, we hope our BALLMS become small reminders to slow down, breathe deeply, and care for yourself with softness.
From bump to baby and beyond, we’re honored to be part of the ritual.
With love,
The Well House