Bathhouse After Childbirth: Pros and Cons

Bath and sauna after childbirth for moms

After childbirth, it’s important for a woman not only to adapt to a new rhythm of life but also to maintain healthy habits, including visits to the bath or sauna. The Momslab online course offers interesting options for home masks and peels for women.

Is it possible to go to the bath after natural childbirth?

First of all, it is necessary to consider your body’s needs. Women can visit the bath after childbirth once all postpartum discharge has ceased. By this time, the cervix will have completed regeneration and adjusted to a new rhythm. If the childbirth was uncomplicated, visiting the bath can be considered after one and a half to two months. If stitches were placed during childbirth, it’s advisable to allow the body to rest for three months. Additionally, the mother’s condition and lactation play a huge role. When there are no issues with breastfeeding, including lactostasis, visiting the sauna can be beneficial for the mother.

Interesting fact! Many doctors even recommend such procedures to accelerate the body’s recovery process.

When can you visit the sauna after a cesarean section?

Women’s body recovery after such surgical intervention takes a little longer than after natural childbirth. Doctors recommend allowing at least three months for a full body ‘reset’. In any case, you should consult your doctor to ensure the body is ready for paired procedures. Visiting the sauna can help accelerate tissue regeneration processes and significantly reduce the risk of scar formation on the stitches.

Interesting! The sauna greatly stimulates milk production: thanks to high temperatures, the cervix contracts and the body produces a special ‘milk hormone’ – oxytocin.

Recommendations of specialists regarding the sauna after childbirth

• The duration of stay in the steam room should be no more than 8 minutes, and the temperature should be below 70 degrees.
• To prevent injuries and bruises, wear hats and rubber footwear. Your chest should be covered.
• Before going to the steam room, express milk for the next feeding.
• You can take the baby with you – newborns spend almost all their time sleeping after birth.
• To avoid unnecessarily stressing your body, choose the lower benches in the sauna.
• Drink more fluids – this helps the body recover faster after childbirth.

Don’t forget that recovery after childbirth is a very lengthy process. Each woman has her own timeframe. To comfortably visit a bath or sauna postpartum, consult your doctor: visiting the steam room should only be done with a specialist’s approval. Our online course on momslab.com offers recommendations across various areas to help speed up postnatal recovery.