You may shower and shampoo anytime after delivery.

In a homebirth setting this may be right after the delivery of the placenta and after any suturing, if needed, has been done. The mother, with physical support from her partner and/or midwife or birthing assistants to steady her feet while walking, is escorted to the bathroom to perform bathroom duties (urination & bowel movement, if needed) and have a nice warm shower and shampoo. If she is feeling faint, have her sit on a water-proof stool, chair or shower bench that sits firmly in the shower or tub. She should not be left alone during this time but should have at least one person present with her to assist her, if needed, and offer support. Use mild bath soap and very gentle cleaning strokes or dabs to clean the perineal area to remove any blood or other bodily fluids. Take care that tissue damage does not occur and if any stitches were made, then these should be carefully avoided. The perineum may be sensitive and sore. Use plenty of warm water for rinsing. Dry by dabbing gently to remove excess moisture in the perineal area with a clean, fresh towel. At this time it is nice that she is able to dress in a clean nightgown or loose robe with a clean perineal pad in place to absorb the lochia (bloody discharge). It is usually recommended that she uses a belt with her sanitary pad and avoid panty underwear for the first few days or so. Large incontinence pads or incontinence panties work well since they cover a larger area and helps to prevent bloody leakage. She may have to wear more than one sanitary pad at a time for the few days since the flow is usually heavy at first and often blood clots may be passed. She should return to a clean bed with fresh linen and fluffed pillows ready to relax, maybe have some nutritious soup or a light meal and enjoy her new baby with her partner and perhaps to obtain some much needed rest. Someone should remain with her for the first 24-48 hours (partner, friend, family member) to assist her and to observe how she is doing and report any unusual occurrences or symptoms to the midwife.

Some midwives and health care providers recommend that a full tub bath be delayed from 24-48 hours up to a few weeks after delivery. Opinions are very diverse regarding bathing as compared to showering after birth. However, to be relatively safe, a shallow tub bath in about 4 inches of pleasantly warm (not hot) water (sitz bath depth) may be taken as soon as you are able to get in and out of the tub safely. Be sure to have someone there to assist the mother in getting in and out of the tub to prevent falls (she may get a little dizzy after soaking in the bath and then trying to get out, fainting my occur). The biggest thing is to make sure the tub has been scoured cleaned and rinsed thoroughly before the new mom is allowed to sit and bathe in it to prevent potential bacterial infections. If this is not possible, she may stand or sit on a waterproof chair in the tub and have someone pour warm water over her as she bathes.



SITZ AND HERBAL BATHS FOR SORE MUSCLES AND PERINEUMS

This is an herbal bath after the baby is born and all necessary postpartum tasks are finished. The mother and the baby love it. The herbs used are:

2 cups Comfrey Leaf
1 cup Shepherd's Purse
1 cup Uva Ursi
1 cup Garlic
1 cup Sea Salt
1/4 cup of Rosemary powder

Tie the herbs up in a knee high nylon stocking so as to not have to strain them after the infusion. Infuse the herbs for a while then pour that tea off. Then refill the pot and simmer them until the baby is born. Scrub the bathtub thoroughly, rinsing even more thoroughly. Candles for low light can be used so the baby will open its eyes and relax. The herbs are good for the mother's sore bottom and baby's skin. This herbal bath helps with swelling and aid clotting.

HERBAL BATH RECIPE #2

1 cup Sea Salt
1 Large clove of fresh Garlic
1 Ounce of Uva Ursi
1-2 Ounces of Comfrey Leaf
1/2-1 Ounce of Shepherd's Purse

Boil large pot of water. Add herbs, and simmer 30 minutes to an hour. Strain. Add sea salt and pureed garlic. Notes: Garlic and sea salt are antiseptic. Uva ursi aids healing for female organs. Comfrey leaf is soothing and is said to aid healing by causing the edges of wounds to grow together. Shepherd's purse prevents and controls heavy bleeding. Shepherd's purse can also be made into a tea and sipped while bathing to help with bleeding control. A tincture of Shepherd's purse may be added to red raspberry leaf tea. Red Raspberry leaf tea is a female tonic and hormonal balancing tea as well as a uterine toner. An excellent tea for all women of all ages.

HERBAL BATH #3

2 hands full of Comfrey Leaf
1 handful Sea Salt tied into a clean stocking.

Simmer in water, throw stocking and tea into the well-cleaned tub. A dropper of St Johns Wort oil and Arnica oil can be added to the water to aid with soreness. St. Johns Wort oil seems to help pain in labor when rubbed on back or tummy!

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HERBAL BATH #4

2 cups Comfrey Leaf and Root
1 cup Shepherd's Purse
1 cup Uva Ursi
1/4 cup Rosemary
1 cup Sea Salt
1 cup Lavender Flowers
1/4 cup Myrrh

This is mixture is nice if garlic odor is bothersome. These organic herbs can be sewn into 100 percent natural, undyed, unbleached muslin or cotton gauze-like fabric in advance of the birth. This is a huge time and mess saver. They can be tied with a nice ribbon and a tag with instructions on how and when to use them along with the ingredients, if given as a maternity gift to the expectant mother. This is an inexpensive baby shower gift and makes a great bath.

The entire bag would be simmered in hot water for about 30 minutes. Pour the tea into the tub. It smells mildly lovely because of the lavender. It can be used again the next day, except it would have to steep longer.

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Just as life began in the sea, the sea is also the natural source of the minerals and organic nutrients that are vital to life and health. In some bath salt brands, organic essential oils are combined with epsom and California sun dried sea salts for a deeply soothing and naturally detoxifying soak. Epsom Salt is often included in bath salt blends as it draws toxins from the body, reduces swelling and relaxes the muscles. California sun dried sea salt is rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium; it adds valuable trace minerals to the bath, softening the water naturally and gently cleansing the skin. Some brands use Dead Sea salt in their blend. The healing power of the Dead Sea is legendary. This is due to it having the highest mineral content of any body of water in the world. For centuries, spas around the world have used such marine-derived ingredients to promote well being and to relieve a variety of ailments. These mineral bath soaks contains 100% pure, concentrated Dead Sea Salts which are ultra-rich in the essential minerals and trace elements that help to draw out impurities, soothe skin irritation, relax tense muscles and joints, and relieve aching back. Some blends combine natural essential oils to soothe, relax and invigorate, plus other ones are natural, unscented variety so you can enjoy just the Dead Sea salt action or add your own choice of fragrance. While some brands of bath therapy salts use coarse grade sea salts that may be unsuitable for water pumps found in hot tubs or whirlpools, other brands use a very fine grade of Dead Sea Salt that is safe for use in hot tubs and whirlpool baths (read package labels carefully for proper use instructions).

As a bath: Add the required amount recommended into warm bath water. Allow salts to dissolve 2 to 3 minutes. Relax in bath 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with fresh water. As a foot soak or Elbow, wrist, or hand soak: Add entire contents of package to warm water in a non-metallic container or soak tub for a concentrated localized treatment. Soak 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with fresh water. Caution: If you are under medical supervision or treatment, consult your health care practitioner before use. Higher concentrations may be used if recommended by your health care provider. For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children.

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