How to Use a Sitz Bath After Childbirth
- Wait three days to bathe or soak after giving birth.
- Use warm water not hot water.
- Fill the bathtub with two to three inches of water.
- Cover your whole vaginal area.
- Drain the water and fill it again with warm water once it cools.
- Sit in the tub for 10 minutes, three times a day.
When can I take a sitz bath?
To soothe your skin, a general guide is to try and have a sitz bath 4 times a day. You can have sitz baths more or less often depending on your comfort. Some people have a sitz bath after each bowel movement if their anal area is very sore. Your nurse or doctor can tell you what is best for you.
What is an appropriate reason to use a sitz bath?
Why are sitz baths used? A sitz bath can reduce inflammation, improve hygiene and promote blood flow to the anogenital area. Common uses of the sitz bath include keeping the anus clean, reducing inflammation and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids, and healing perineal and vaginal lacerations after vaginal childbirth.
