Birthing a baby is no cakewalk no matter how you accomplish it, and if you deliver vaginally you're definitely going to want to give your just stretched to accommodate a watermelon, why did I even take so much DHA, she gets that giant head from her father, oh-so-tender bits some extra care. Every ingredient in this sitz preparation has been chosen to help soothe and restore your perineum, so you can get back to more exciting things like getting to know the tiny, adorable poop machine you brought home without an instruction manual. Speaking of poop machines, you can bet your bottom dollar these Sitz Herbs can help with those hemorrhoids too.
Preparing Large Batches:
Before giving birth you can brew your Sitz Herbs looseleaf in large batches and freeze in ice cube trays instead of brewing fresh. Add Sitz Herbs to a large mixing bowl, and fill with hot water. Let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth and freeze in ice cube trays. Once frozen, the cubes can be transferred to a large freezer bag. Toss 4-5 cubes into your bath when you're ready to soak.
Preparing Small Batches:
Fill steeping bag 3/4 full with Sitz Herbs. Place in a large bowl and pour hot water over the bag. Steep for 20 minutes. Squeeze liquid from bag and set aside. Brewed liquid can be added to a warm shallow bath, used in a peri bottle, or sprayed on postpartum pads and frozen to make padsicles.
Additional Considerations: You can soak 10-20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Please remember to clean your bathtub before each sitz bath to protect from infection. Although Sitz Herbs should be brewed with hot water, only use warm or cool water in the bath. Bathtub should only be filled enough to soak your perineum (about 3-4"). You may want to place a towel in the tub to sit on; it will obviously get wet but you will be much more comfortable. After your sitz bath, apply coconut oil or a perineal balm to lock in the healing effects. To clean the steeping bag, turn inside out and empty into your compost bin. Rinse any remaining plant matter off in the sink and let air dry.
Ingredients: Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, Organic Uva Ursi, Organic Yarrow, Organic Calendula, Organic Chamomile, Organic Red Raspberry Leaf, Organic Rosemary, Organic Comfrey Root, Organic Nettle, Organic Witch Hazel Leaf, Organic Plantain, Organic Birch Bark, Organic Lavender, Organic Marshmallow Root.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For external use only. Use only as directed.