Healing Womb Postpartum Sitz & Herbal Bath Soak

The Healing Womb Sitz & Herbal Bath Soak draws on eight botanicals and minerals with a long tradition in postpartum care, traditionally used to support the natural healing of the perineum after birth.

Yarrow & Shepherd's Purse: Astringent, toning herbs that midwives have reached for in postpartum care for generations, traditionally used for tender, swollen tissue.

Witch Hazel: Cooling and tightening, a time-honoured comfort for tender perineal tissue and haemorrhoids.

Calendula: Gentle and deeply soothing, the herb herbalists reach for first when delicate skin needs extra care.

Lavender: Calming and aromatic, bringing a restorative quality to every soak.

Plantain: The great soother, traditionally used to calm irritated, tender skin.

Magnesium Sulphate: Relaxes aching muscles and eases the full-body tension of birth and recovery.

Kalahari Salt: Mineral-rich and cleansing, grounding the blend in the salts of the earth.

Herbal Bath Soak
Add ½ cup to a warm bath. Soak for 15–20 minutes. One 500g bag gives approximately 4–5 full baths.

Sitz Bath
Add 3–4 tablespoons to a sitz bath basin of warm water. Soak for 10–15 minutes, 1–2 times daily. One 500g bag gives approximately 12–15 sitz soaks.

Peri Rinse
Brew a strong infusion using 2–3 tablespoons in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, cool to a comfortable temperature and pour into a peri bottle. Use after every bathroom visit. One 500g bag gives approximately 16–20 peri rinses.

Cooling Pads / Padsicles
Brew a strong infusion using 3–4 tablespoons in 2 cups of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, cool completely, soak maternity pads and freeze. One batch makes approximately 8–10 padsicles. Make a batch before your due date so they are ready and waiting.

Can I use this after a caesarean?

Yes. While you won't need a sitz bath or peri rinse for a perineal wound, a full herbal bath is lovely for whole-body comfort, muscle relief and emotional grounding. Wait until your incision is healed and your midwife or doctor has cleared you for baths, typically around two weeks postpartum.

When can I start using it after birth?

You can begin a peri rinse or cooling pads from day one after a vaginal birth. A sitz bath can usually begin from day 2 to 3. After a caesarean, avoid submerging the wound until it's fully healed and cleared. Always follow your midwife's guidance.

How often should I use it?

In the first week, 1 to 2 sitz baths a day is ideal, and the peri rinse can be used after every bathroom visit. As you recover, reduce to once a day or as needed.

How many uses do I get per bag?

Each 500g bag gives approximately 12 to 15 sitz soaks, 4 to 5 full baths, or 16 to 20 peri rinses.

Can I use it if I have stitches?

Yes. It was made for the days after stitches, with herbs traditionally used to support natural healing. Many midwives and doulas recommend herbal sitz baths as part of postpartum perineal care.

What's the difference between a sitz bath and a full bath?

A sitz bath uses a small basin over your toilet, so only the perineal area is soaked: concentrated, targeted and easy to repeat. A full bath uses more product but gives whole-body muscle relief. Use whichever suits where you are in your recovery.

Can I make padsicles before birth?

Absolutely, and we recommend it. Brew a strong infusion, soak your maternity pads and freeze them in the last weeks of pregnancy, so they're ready and waiting for the first days after birth.

Can I use this during pregnancy?

We recommend it for postpartum use, as some of the astringent herbs are best saved for after birth. If you'd like to use it in pregnancy for relaxation, please check with your midwife first.