Yoni Steam for Postpartum Support

Yoni steam during postpartum has been a traditional remedy for ages. Our ancestors used this potent healing method to help with energy and heal/tone the pelvic floor. I’ve incorporated yoni steaming into my self care practice years ago. It expands my heart, connects me to my womb, cultivates erotic energy, and helps with general cleansing and hormone balance.

A yoni steam gathering at the birth house many years ago! Here we are squatting over a bowl of herbs.

When I took my yoni steaming to a new level, I bought a lovely stool for comfort. Squatting for 20 mins is a bit much!

Yoni steaming can be done fairly soon after you have your baby. Some general recommendations post birth-

• Wait a few days or a week to allow your womb to close a bit and the bleeding to slow.

• If you are new to yoni steaming, limit yourself to 10 mins for the first couple of times. Be curious about how your body reacts.

• Yes, you can steam even if you have stitches.

• It’s ok to do this daily. In fact, I recommend daily for 2 weeks.

The herbs!

This list has the most common and easy to find plants great for postpartum healing. It’s totally ok to research and experiment with other plants. I recommend it! Plants are wonderful teachers and building a relationship with them in this way can be nurturing to our whole being.

• Mugwort

• Yarrow

• Motherwort

• Rosemary

• Calendula

• Rose

• Lavender

• Comfrey

• Chamomile

How to steam?

• Bring a kettle to boil.

• Add at least a half cup of dried or fresh herbs to your bowl or sitting pot.

• Pour boiling water in this bowl.

• Sit over the bowl. You can use a long skirt or wrap yourself in a blanket or sheet to keep the steam in.