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I\u2019ve always thought that after labor, women should be able to look forward to a nice quiet vacation and recovery time. Instead, we get a precious baby and the lack of sleep that often accompanies them. This DIY sitz bath recipe is at least a little healing and pampering to look forward to during postpartum recovery.<\/p>\n
Herbs are wonderful for after birth and help speed recovery time. I\u2019ve used my healing salve<\/u><\/a> on both a c-section scar and a small tear (after the second day) to speed healing and they worked great. This sitz bath recipe uses an herbal infusion in a relaxing bath to ease soreness and speed recovery. You can also use it in a peri bottle or a cooled pad for extra comfort.<\/p>\n I used quite a variety of herbs here, but you don\u2019t need all of them. Here\u2019s what a sitz bath is and why they\u2019re so great for new moms!<\/p>\n Sitz comes from the German word sitzen, meaning to sit. It\u2019s a little soak for your bottom that brings targeted relief to the genital area. They can help ease pain, increase blood flow to the area, and speed healing. Sitz baths are recommended for:<\/p>\n It\u2019s perfect for after childbirth! Even if you didn\u2019t tear during labor, the warm water and soothing herbs help reduce discomfort and swelling.<\/p>\n Drug stores sell sitz bath kits that fit into your toilet bowl. These consist of a shallow basin and sometimes a bag that feeds warm water into the sitz bath basin. You can also find a simple plastic sitz bath bowl without any bags or attachments. These are nice because they concentrate the soothing water just where you need it.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a sitz bath bowl, then the bathtub also works. It should be cleaned before each use though. You don\u2019t want germs or old soap scum on your still healing bottom!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to do a sitz bath step-by-step:<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you know what a sitz bath is and how they work, what should you put in yours? There are a variety of herbs that are gentle and help heal the tender area (more on that below). You can also add a little baking soda and Epsom salts to your sitz bath to speed the healing process.<\/p>\n If you have hemorrhoids, then try dabbing a little witch hazel onto the rectum after your bath. There are also a few things that should not go in a sitz bath!<\/p>\n While I love essential oils, they do not disperse in water alone and they\u2019re too harsh for the tender perineum area. Scented bath salts, bubble baths, and similar products should also be avoided.<\/p>\n Herbs can be a great option for a DIY sitz bath, and you\u2019ll notice I\u2019ve used quite a few. You don\u2019t have to use all of these for it to still be effective, so just use what you have.<\/p>\n This DIY sitz bath helps soothe tender, sore areas after childbirth. Also great for hemorrhoids and other uncomfortable areas!<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is a Sitz Bath?<\/h2>\n
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How to Take a Sitz Bath (Two Ways)<\/h2>\n
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What to Use in a Sitz Bath<\/h3>\n
The Herbs I Used<\/h3>\n
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Herbal Sitz Bath<\/h2>\n