Postpartum Healing Blend

Postpartum Bath Blend

Our Sitz Bath Perineal Soak is hand blended by The Birthplace Doula and contains ingredients that support healing and soothe swelling and pain in the perianal area. Featuring anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. Ideal for use in the days following birth however it can have benefits for several weeks post birth.

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Ingredients – 500g (Approximately 5 sitz baths) 

• Epsom Salts
• Lavender Flowers
• Yarrow Leaf
• Witch Hazel Leaf
• Chamomile flowers
• Plantain Leaf
• Comfrey Leaf

Directions

Fill your bath 1/4 full with warm water, just enough to soak the areas you need to soothe. Add a 1/4 bag directly ti water or make a tea separately straining away the herbs before adding to bath. You can also use a small piece of gauze or calico bag to contain the herbal mix in the bath. Don’t have a bath? Mix and spray our soothing blend onto maternity pads and freeze for a cooling and soothing treatment.

Benefits of warm healing baths 

Soaking your perineum in a warm bath (or sitz bath) with Epsom salts will reduce swelling, discourage infection and encourage healing. This is also helpful for haemorrhoids. Sitz baths have been around for centuries to soothe and heal after childbirth. 

Please follow guidance from your health professional. Not suitable for use with children. For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs.