A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath used to soothe and cleanse the perineal area after childbirth. Sitz baths can provide pain relief from episiotomy, tears, or hemorrhoids that can come from vaginal delivery. They can also promote healing of that area, especially when you add herbal infusions, witch hazel, and Epsom salts!
Here’s my recipe for an after-birth herbal sitz bath using soothing herbs and Epsom salt. Another option are these healing bath fizzies.
However, if even thinking about DIYs right now is too overwhelming, check out some good store-bought ideas below.
