Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath Benefits
After giving birth, many new mothers experience pain and discomfort from the effects childbirth can often have on the muscles and tissues in the vaginal area. For relief of pain and to quicken the healing time, physicians often recommend taking an herbal sitz bath up to several times per day.
An herbal sitz bath is a holistic approach to healing that is recognized throughout the entire medical community. By soaking the affected area, the pain is relieved and thus the mind can focus on the body and healing it rather than focusing on the pain. Also, herbs have long been recognized for having healing and pain relieving properties which are safer than medications and the effect those medications can have on the babies of nursing mothers.
To avoid having to fill a large bathtub three to four inches high, several times a day, a practical solution is to order a portable sitz bath online before the baby is born. Sitz bath tubs are small plastic vessels that fit into the seat area of the toilet and that can be easily filled and emptied. This cuts down on both time and water usage.
There are many types of herbal sitz baths recipes. The herbal mixtures for your herbal sitz bath can be purchased online and in health food and many drug stores. These herbal sitz bath packets also make a terrific baby shower gift. Any new mother suffering from postpartum discomfort will greatly appreciate having them when the time comes.
Creating your own herbal mixtures can be done at home however, it is more cost effective to buy them prepackaged as purchasing each type of herb can become expensive as many recipes call for quite a few different types. Either way, before taking an herbal sitz bath or any type of sitz baths, especially if there are stitches present, please be sure to check with your physician or healthcare provider.
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