S2:Ep1 Pelvic Steaming with postpartum doula Jenny Smith-Nicol
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In this episode Suzanne speaks to postpartum doula Jenny Smith-Nicol about the benefits and methods of pelvic steaming.
This episode is for you if:
steaming is something you have heard of and are wondering what it is
you are someone who has ventured to try steaming but are not clear on the details of the practice
you are a women's health practitioner looking for ways to help women with their reproductive health
you are postpartum and wanting to help speed your recovery
you are a woman looking for ways to heal from, and prevent, many common women's health ailments
Using herb-infused steam to clear out, tone and bring circulation to a woman's pelvic organs is an ancient practice. It is used to regulate periods, treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapses and minor recurrent infections like thrush or bacterial vaginosis. It is also used to as a regular practice to keep the vagina, cervix and uterus healthy in order to avoid developing these conditions.
Listen to this episode to find out:
when to start steaming postpartum
when to steam in your menstrual cycle
how steaming works in your body
the history of steaming and the cross-cultural references to it
how exactly to do it in your own home
benefits of steaming postpartum, and in a menstrual cycle
what herbs to use
results of a recent study on postpartum steaming
Resources
Jenny Smith-Nicol’s website
https://www.yogalinks.co.uk/
Fourth Trimester Steam Study
https://fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com/
Music by Shooglenifty with Dhun Dhora
https://www.shooglenifty.com/
The Mother Podcast is produced by Garry Finlayson and Suzanne Maier
