lavender oil baths after birth, what's your recommendation?

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snoopyandcharliebrown Silver member
01/10/2009 at 09:04
HI

Can anybody recommend lavender oil baths after giving birth or anything that worked for you to help with the healing and trauma down there? Where did you you buy the products from?

Many thanks
Alison
katiemidiwfe Silver member
05/10/2009 at 10:29
Lavender oil in your bath is a great way to heal as is tea tree oil and arnica cream. you can also take arnica homeopathic medicines which help to reduce swelling and bruising! hope that helps
Clare_Be Platinum member
05/10/2009 at 15:57
Hi,

I popped a small amount of milk in a glass, added 3 or 4 drops of lavendar oil (from Boots but any chemist or health food shop should stock it) then poured this under the warm running water as the bath was running. Yum.

I still do it now sometimes even though stitches are well healed as a bit of a treat!

Clare x
mel_71 Platinum member
05/10/2009 at 16:04
Tea tree oil worked for me!!
lisabby Platinum member
07/10/2009 at 08:34
Ano you'll prob think OMG! but i tore raly badly and eanded with loads of stitches and was swollin down there, twice the size you should be down there. but i alternated for salt to lavander, i had to have a bath twice a day so id have 1 with lavander and one with salt (normal kitchen salt), salt realy helps clean down there and the lavander takes the swelling and bruising away

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Susiee_and_Little_Miracle Platinum member
08/10/2009 at 04:43
Hi ladies, sorry to be jumping in here - haven't even had a baby!!

but just wanted to also share that sea salt (preferably not table salt, sea salt apparently works best) helps the wound to heal very well too.

You can also put a few drops (4 to 6) of Bach Rescue Remedy (from Boots, little yellow bottle) in the bath. It's a miracle worker for if you're feeling stressed etc!!! The hand/body cream is excellant too and can be used for sore nipples, nappy rash etc and is extremely calming for both you and bubs.

Hope this helps.
S xxxx
PNEBairn Gold member
09/10/2009 at 17:28
Hello!

This may sound a little strange but I had a third degree tear and episiotomy back in April 2008 and recommend dettol baths (the stuff at the medicine bit in the supermarket not the cleaning stuff!!!) - the bottle even talks about maternity use!

I had two dettol baths a day with a cold shower on your bits after to help the swelling and everything healed really well and really quickly!

I also took arnica
miss_moolay2 Platinum member
24/10/2009 at 15:20
i had split open my episiotomy and tore the other side after the birth of my son and my midwife didnt recommend lavender oil as she said it floats on top of the water so told me to use table salt, i used to buy the cheap box of table salt from asda and would easily use half a box at a time.

I also took arnica tablets too
Susiee_and_Little_Miracle Platinum member
26/10/2009 at 05:34
i had split open my episiotomy and tore the other side after the birth of my son and my midwife didnt recommend lavender oil as she said it floats on top of the water so told me to use table salt, i used to buy the cheap box of table salt from asda and would easily use half a box at a time.

I also took arnica tablets too

Just to let you know that yes, if you put lavender oil in straight from the bottle it will just sit on top of the water so you should either mix it with some milk and pour that in (v. good for your skin) or a little bit of vodka as this helps it to mix with the water

xxxx
doughball Silver member
08/11/2009 at 18:12
the body shop sell lavendar bath powder and bodywash, i used them both after having stitches with my first and they were great, the lavendar made me feel nice and clean down there when in reality its all a bit grim x
saltsbath Silver member
12/01/2011 at 17:23
What is it about lavender that makes it the # 1 choice for bath salts? Well, it could be lavender's delicate and harmonizing scent that seems to agree with everyone's senses. Or, maybe it's all of the therapeutic benefits associated with Lavender. It works wonders on the skin- It's antiseptic qualities can help to treat certain skin conditions such as acne and also can reduce inflammation. It also conditions the body by relieving muscle aches and pains and can even remedy headaches.
So, when you draw a warm bath and add lavender salts, you're sure to create an enjoyable experience. Simply smelling the aroma of this essential oil calms and relaxes ones mind and promotes a restful, uninterrupted night's sleep.

Pacific Sea Salt in a Medium Grain scented with pure Lavender Essential Oil with a soft lilac color. Available with or without natural dried lavender buds.
saltsbath Silver member
12/01/2011 at 17:31
What is it about lavender that makes it the # 1 choice for bath salts? Well, it could be lavender's delicate and harmonizing scent that seems to agree with everyone's senses. Or, maybe it's all of the therapeutic benefits associated with Lavender. It works wonders on the skin- It's antiseptic qualities can help to treat certain skin conditions such as acne and also can reduce inflammation. It also conditions the body by relieving muscle aches and pains and can even remedy headaches.
So, when you draw a warm bath and add lavender salts, you're sure to create an enjoyable experience. Simply smelling the aroma of this essential oil calms and relaxes ones mind and promotes a restful, uninterrupted night's sleep.

Pacific Sea Salt in a Medium Grain scented with pure Lavender Essential Oil with a soft lilac color. Available with or without natural dried lavender buds.
OJMummy Platinum member
13/01/2011 at 21:54
I was advised to start taking arnica tablets right after birth. Also to use tea tree oil in the bath (with a cup of milk to help it disperse) - I found this really helped. I also put tea tree oil on my maternity pad which was lovely and cooling. I delivered on the 1st with a 2nd degree tear and episiotomy and my wounds have all healed up now no problem. I am now using arnica bath soak every day (wasnt allowed this until the wound had healed though). I also found regular pain relief a must as i couldnt sit, stand or lie properly for a while after.
Dancing_like_a_Muppet Platinum member
14/01/2011 at 16:14
I agree..... A Dettol bath hits the spot !!!!!!! I had a 3rd degree tear and tonnes of stitches.....Dettol when I got home in the bath was just lovely !!!


DLAM xxx
jay79 Platinum member
04/08/2011 at 00:49
Hi I had my little boy the end of feb2011 and ended up being cut twice I also used the tea tree oil in my bath and on the pads bit becaus I didn't breast feed I also took paracetomal and nurafen every 4-6 hours as I felt I had been kicked down there. X
oscar2 Platinum member
09/08/2011 at 13:34
i work with pregnant women and women who have just delivered, we've always been told to advise pure lavender oil in a bath - just a few drops - no bath or shower gel or lavender flavoured products - this has been proven in research to aid perineal healing.

Our mum's generation were told salt and - while it does no harm - when they actually did research they found you'd need ten bags in a bath to make any odds!

I bought pure lavender oil from holland and barrett and its in my hospital bag ready to go x
Harry john123 Silver member
26/04/2012 at 12:51

natural lavender oil always help with healing for more information

http://www.jerseylavender.co.uk/

Dried Lavender

Edited: 26/04/2012 at 12:53
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