New moms are naturally more concerned with taking care of their new little ones than themselves, which can lead to a massive lack of much-needed self-care. Having a baby creates major life changes, and postpartum sitz baths are a great addition to new moms’ recovery routines because of their soothing properties.
Discomfort Doesn’t Have To Be Part Of Being A New Mom
New moms are often exhausted and dealing with physical discomfort they may have never felt before, particularly if this is their first child. It’s always simply been “expected” that this discomfort is simply part of the experience, but it doesn’t have to be.
Taking some time out for yourself, even if just for a few moments, can help to soothe this discomfort in a way that leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Sitz baths are one simple way to soothe discomfort, relax the body, and revive the mind all at once. It doesn’t require a lot of time and a full bathtub, yet it’s a highly effective way to practice a bit of self-care that makes a real soothing difference.
Taking Your First Sitz Bath
Many new moms have never taken a sitz bath before they started their pregnancy and birth experience, and that’s okay. A sitz bath isn’t something that requires a lot of practice, and it’s easy to create a wonderful experience even the first time.
The simplicity of this therapeutic ritual offers comfort and healing, making it an accessible and gentle introduction to postpartum self-care for mothers embracing this journey for the first time.
You just need water, a sitz bath to attach to your toilet, and an epsom salt soak like our Sitz Bath Soak at Better Bath Better Body. This soak mixes high-quality epsom salt with fractionated MCT coconut oil, vitamin C crystals, vitamin E oil, and essential oils of calming lavender, earthy frankincense, sweet geranium, clean niaouli, and refreshing juniper.
How Does A Sitz Bath Soothe?
A sitz bath soothes in a few different ways. First and foremost, those who have experienced trauma to the bottom area, like new moms, may deal with hemorrhoid discomfort until the area heals.
Hemorrhoids may cause discomfort, and sitting for long periods of time can make these conditions worse. New moms who are spending time recovering could be dealing with this extra discomfort without knowing that soothing is possible.
The warm water and relaxing magnesium-rich epsom salt work wonders in providing comfort for those with hemorrhoids. New moms can spend about 15 to 20 minutes sitting on a sitz bath and experience comforting benefits that help ease them through their recovery processes.
Sitz baths also provide some much-needed time that new moms can use to get back in touch with themselves. With all of the hustle and bustle surrounding a new baby, they can slip into new routines, losing bits of their peace in the process.
While sitting on a sitz bath, new moms can practice mindfulness, do a word puzzle, play a mobile game, catch up on a television show, or partake in any hobby that helps them to feel more like themselves.
How To Take A Sitz Bath
Taking a sitz bath is simple. First, choose how you’re going to take your bath –– either with a sitz bath that attaches to the toilet or in a standard bathtub.
In a sitz bath, fill it with warm water. If any overflow occurs, it will spill through the back of the bath and into the toilet bowl making for a mess-free experience.
In a standard bathtub, fill the bath with a few inches of warm water, just enough to cover the entire bottom area while sitting in the tub.
Once the sitz bath or bathtub has been filled, it’s time to add your epsom salt sitz soak. To begin, use about a tablespoon of sitz soak per gallon of water and as you get more comfortable, you may increase to 2 tablespoons of soak per gallon.
Agitate the soak in the warm water to ensure it fully dissolves before sitting in your soak. Soak for about 15 to 20 minutes to get the full effect of the warm water, the epsom salt, and the all-natural essential oils.
Once done, get up from the sitz bath or the bathtub carefully. Your body will likely be very relaxed, and standing up too quickly may lead to unpleasant sensations. Once standing, pat the area dry with a soft towel.
Sitz Soaks For New Moms
At Better Bath Better Body, we offer different sitz soak varieties that any new mom may enjoy and benefit from. Some of the soaks that new moms may find soothing are:
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epsmRX Postpartum Bath – This soak combines USP Grade epsom salt with fractionated MCT coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils of earthy sweet frankincense and calming Roman chamomile.
- Postpartum Sitz Bath Soak – In our Postpartum Sitz Bath Soak, pure epsom salt is combined with fractionated MCT coconut oil, vitamin C crystals, vitamin E oil, and essential oils of grounding frankincense, calming lavender, sweet geranium, relaxing chamomile, and zingy bright lemon.
In the whirlwind of new motherhood, prioritizing self-care is often overlooked. The discomfort that accompanies the postpartum period doesn't have to be an expected part of the journey.
Postpartum sitz baths emerge as a simple yet effective solution, offering not just physical relief but a precious moment for mothers to reconnect with themselves amidst the chaos. Our thoughtfully crafted sitz soaks at Better Bath Better Body provide a soothing ritual, allowing new moms to embrace self-care effortlessly and find solace amid transformative experiences.
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