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The Secret Healing Ritual Every Mother Deserves after Vaginal birth: Sitz Bath, Warm Water, Not Hot Water!
There is something about pain that lingers, something about the rawness of childbirth that stays with a woman long after the contractions fade. And yet, we do not talk about it enough.
We do not talk enough about the sting when she sits, the soreness that reminds her of the miracle she birthed, the way the world expects her to move on as if her body did not just do something divine.
And so, this is for the mothers...the ones who whisper their pain into pillows while rocking newborns, the ones who wince but do not speak of it because they think they must endure. And for our grandmothers, who never had the luxury of warm water and quiet moments to themselves.
Let us talk about the sitz bath.
A Ritual, Not Just A Remedy
A sitz bath is not a requirement, no one will force it on you. But oh, how it soothes. How it cradles the body in warmth, how it speaks to wounds with kindness, how it reminds a woman that healing is just as important as giving.
When you lower yourself into that shallow basin full of salt or antiseptic...warm water, not hot water!... you are giving yourself permission to care, to pause, to acknowledge that your body has done something extraordinary and it deserves gentleness.
What It Does for the Body
● It soothes. The stitches, the tears, the places where your body stretched beyond what you thought possible.
● It calms. The swelling, the aching, the rawness that makes every movement a reminder.
● It cleanses. Gently, without intrusion, without the harshness of chemicals or discomfort.
● It comforts. Even the silent pain, the one we do not name...hemorrhoids, the unspoken aftermath of pushing life into the world.
What It Does for the Soul
● It allows rest. For ten, maybe fifteen minutes, you are not just a mother; you are a woman who deserves care.
● It softens the mind. The postpartum haze, the worry, the weight of new responsibilities—let them melt, if only for a moment.
● It heals beyond the physical. Because healing is never just about the body, is it?
The Art of Doing It Right
● Two to three times a day. Or as often as your body asks for it.
● Warm water, not hot water. Just enough to hold you in comfort, never enough to burn or irritate or destroy the suture used to stich the cut(episiotomy)
● Position matters. Knees apart, let the water reach where it must.
● Hygiene first. A clean basin, clean hands, a fresh towel to pat dry...no rubbing, no irritation.
A Little Extra, If You Wish
Some women would use Epsom salt, others antiseptic ...tiny gifts from nature to speed up healing.
But the truth? Even plain sitz bath water is enough. Because it is not just about what is in the water, but about what the water does.
When to Begin, When to Pause
As soon as you are cleared. Sometimes right after delivery, sometimes a day or two later.
For as long as you need. Two weeks, six weeks...your body will tell you when it is time.
But always, listen. If something feels off, if discomfort turns into pain, if healing seems slow, seek guidance. Always.
Because motherhood is a gift, yes. But so is the mother. And she, too, must be cared for.
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Leaking urine after giving birth to a baby.
What your friend is describing is actually quite common after childbirth, especially after a vaginal birth, a large baby, prolonged labour, or multiple deliveries. It is called stress urinary incontinence, small urine leaks that happen when laughing, coughing, sneezing, exercising, or lifting something heavy. This occurs because pregnancy and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder.
The good news is that it is often treatable, even a year after delivery. Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises are usually the first step and can make a significant difference when done correctly and consistently. Some women may also benefit from seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist, losing excess weight if applicable, reducing excessive caffeine intake, and treating chronic cough or constipation if present. For women whose symptoms persist despite these measures, there are other treatments available, including procedures and surgery. So while it is common, it should not simply be accepted as "part of being a mother." If the leakage is ongoing or affecting her quality of life, she should see her GP or a gynaecologist for assessment and treatment.
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Kidney failure is on the rise and it’s alarming. It used to be a disease mostly seen in people in their 40s, 50s and above. Now, people as young as 20 are having their kidneys pack up.
I cannot emphasize this enough: please check your blood pressure religiously.
The healthiest way to clean your anus (and anus area) after doing a poo is not tissue paper.
Tissue paper is one of the worst things to use to clean your anus. Because tissue paper only removes some of the shit and smears rest of the shit around your anus. This is one reason why your boxers/underwear is always stained and your anus is sometimes itchy always. It is poor anus hygiene.
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Dry toilet tissue paper is the worst way to clean your anus. But of course, not many of you know this, or will agree with this.
If you can afford to, or you have access to it, please always use water to clean your anus after you do a poo.
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ONE question you should NEVER ask a married woman 👇
''When are you having another child''
It's RUDE and Totally NOT your business. It's up to her and her husband to figure that out.
Learn to mind your business this 2024.
What I'm going to add to this sex rounds issue is this:
If your chest is tight or paining you during knacks especially if you're 30+, go and see your doctor and get your heart checked out.
So that you will not come and be going at the same time.