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Postpartum Herbal Bath Soak for after birth

Postpartum Herbal Bath Soak for after birth

  • 100% Natural
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan-Friendly
£17.95
£17.95
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Herbal sitz baths have been a cornerstone of postpartum recovery across cultures for centuries, and for good reason. Our postpartum herbal bath soak blends nine carefully chosen healing herbs, including witch hazel, comfrey, yarrow, and chamomile, to soothe perineal tissue, reduce swelling, and support recovery after birth. Use from day one, as a sitz bath, full bath, peri bottle rinse, or warm compress. Each pack makes 4–5 full baths or 8–10 sitz baths. Safe to share with your baby in the bath. 

Rated 5.0/5 by new mums.

The Herbs and What They Do

  • Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — anti-inflammatory and astringent; reduces swelling and soothes bruised, tender perineal tissue
  • Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) — traditionally used to support tissue healing and soothe inflammation around stitches or tears
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — natural styptic properties; supports healing of wounds and reduces discomfort
  • Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) — anti-inflammatory and soothing; calms inflamed skin and settles the nervous system
  • Plantain Leaf (Plantago major) — traditional wound-healing herb with cooling, anti-inflammatory properties
  • Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi) — antimicrobial herb historically used to support urinary and perineal health

How to Use as a Sitz Bath

  1. Place the herbs in the provided muslin bag and tie closed.
  2. Steep the bag in approximately 200ml (½ cup) of boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the steeped herbs and liquid to a shallow basin with warm water, or directly to a sitz bath basin over the toilet.
  4. Soak for 15 - 20 minutes. Repeat up to twice daily.
  5. Pat dry gently afterwards. Apply perineal spray or balm if desired.

Other Ways to Use It

  • Full bath — add steeped herbs to a warm bath. Each pack makes 4 - 5 full baths
  • Peri bottle rinse — add the cooled herbal tea to your peri bottle for a soothing herbal rinse after every bathroom visit
  • Compress — soak a maternity pad or cotton pad in the cooled tea and apply as a soothing compress. Freeze for extra cold relief (padsicles)
  • Baby bath — the herbs are gentle enough to share a bath with your newborn, provided there are no known ingredient sensitivities

When Can I Start?

You can begin using the Herbal Bath Soak from day one after birth, once you feel ready for a bath or sitz bath. There is no waiting period. For the first week, aim for 2 - 3 sitz baths daily. As soreness reduces, once daily provides ongoing soothing support throughout the recovery period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Herbal Bath Soak with stitches?

Yes. Warm herbal sitz baths are actively recommended for perineal stitches, the warm water and healing herbs help soften stitches, reduce swelling around the wound and keep the area clean. Use warm (not hot) water and pat dry gently afterwards rather than rubbing.

How many baths does one pack make?

Each pack makes 4 - 5 full baths or 8–10 sitz baths, depending on how much you use per session. For a sitz bath, use one third to one half of the muslin bag. For a full bath, use the full bag.

Can I use the Herbal Bath Soak in a bath with my baby?

Yes. The herbs in our Postpartum Bath Soak are gentle and suitable for bathing with your newborn, provided neither of you has known sensitivities to any of the ingredients. Many mothers enjoy using the soak as part of a shared bath ritual in the early weeks.

Can I use it after a C-section?

Yes, with care. A herbal bath soak in a full bath is suitable once your C-section incision is healing well and your healthcare provider gives the green light for bathing. In the meantime, you can use the cooled herbal tea in a peri bottle for rinsing, or as a soothing compress on the perineal area (away from the incision).

What does the Herbal Bath Soak smell like?

The soak has a natural, gentle herbal aroma, a combination of lavender, chamomile and rosemary. It is subtle rather than strong, and is created entirely by the herbs themselves with no added fragrance or essential oils.

 

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Customers praised this herbal soak as "divine" and "soothing," noting it helped healing after birth. Many bought it as a thoughtful gift. Shoppers appreciated the natural ingredients, calming scent, and beautiful packaging with handwritten notes. One said it "helped put myself back together again." Highly recommended for postpartum recovery.

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Anonymous
Just lovely

I bought this several times for friends and last year I finally got to use it myself! Smells divine and makes for a calming evening ritual in the newborn days. I really feel like it helped my tear heal and always left me feeling clean a soothed. Midwives also liked the look of it!

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C.S.
GIFT FOR A FRIEND

I will ask my friend who is a new mUM to her fourth child how she found the soak!

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D.H.
Bliss

This was a present, grateful received after a traumatic birth. Soothing- relaxing just bliss.

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A.G.
Lovely product!

I bought this for a friend and she said it was lovely and she really appreciated the postpartum care leaflet too 😍

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K.A.
Beautiful gift

I’ve bought this soak numerous times for gifts and it’s always so well received! Just a thoughtful product to nurture body and mind!

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F.B.
Wonderful product

I used this for the first couple of weeks after giving birth, as both a full bath soak and in a sitz bath. It smells amazing and my recovery has been speedy. This is my fourth child and I’ve used other products previously. I really rate this.

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S.M.
Perfect

Haven’t tried it yet

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H.

Quick delivery and cute packaging and notes. Really looking forward to using this after having the baby. Thank you

J
J.

Have not had the chance to use this product....

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S.

Wonderful. They helped me put myself back together again after the birth of my daughter. I wish someone had told me about MBH when I was pregnant the first time round! Lovely packaging and beautifully natural ingredients. I’ll certainly be stocking up for friends and family who have babies in the future, a must for a new mother.

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W.

I bought these for my daughter, who had a long, hard labour. She is absolutely delighted and very soothed! Many thanks.

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F.

I bought this for a gift for a friend who was just about to give birth. It came beautifully packaged and the little personalised note that came with it was a lovely touch. We had a sniff and it smelled lovely! She was delighted with it and thought it was nice to receive something personal for her and not just things for the baby.

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D.

Such a soothing herbal soak for sitz baths and smells amazing!

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A.

Purchased as a gift, beautifully presented and with a handwritten note inside. Wish I’d found this before I gave birth myself last year!

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S.

I bought the product for a friend who thought it was a really thoughtful gift. It arrived quickly, great service

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L.

I used the bath soak twice a day for 20mins in a sit bath after baby arrived and it honestly was the saving grace I needed to help get me back on my feet. Highly reccomend this product

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A.

Can’t recommend you highly enough.. this was a perfect pre-delivery gift to myself. Smells amazing and was so good to soak my bones once we were back home. Past me knew future me would appreciate this gift ❤️

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A.

Lovely treat for a post-birth bath. Great, speedy service too :)

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R.

The bath soak is amazing. It made my swelli g go down immediately. I've now bought it as a gift for three other people

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A.

So good. Feel totally pampered and like I'm helping my body heal each time I use them. Thank you!

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M.

The postpartum herbal bath soak has been a life saver for my partner. It’s really helped her to heal after a suffering couple of tears during giving birth

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C.

I ordered this product last year before the birth of my son and it was absolutely lovely. I loved the packaging and the product. I had been looking everywhere for something like this that was totally natural and not just full of essential oils. I think what you offer is fantastic and I haven't seen anyone do anything similar or to the same standard in the UK.

Best wishes
Sarah x x

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G.

The postpartum bath herbs smell so lovely and I’m convinced their healing properties are actually magic!! A beautiful looking bottle, thank you to this wonderful company!

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O.

I am so glad I discovered MBH! Postpartum bath soak is truly amazing - heals and soothes not only body but soul as well. I find it very calming and aroma of herbs is incredible. I love that all their products come in glass bottles and are natural without added artificial scents. I tried almost all their products and will definitely buy again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Highly recommend !
Well done ladies and thank you for the rescue when I needed it the most!

Product Details

Size: 90g | 3.2oz glass jar

Good to Know: For a full bath use 3-4 tablespoons | For a sitz bath use 1-2 tablespoons

Each pack makes 4-5 full baths or 8-10 sitz baths depending on how much you use per bath.

Full List of Ingredients

Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) leaf, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) leaf, Chillea millefolium (Yarrow) leaf, Rosmarinus officinalis (Organic Rosemary) leaf, Plantago major (Plantain) leaf, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flowers, Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) flower, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) flower.

Caring Caution

Mum Bub Hub Products are made with all natural ingredients, we suggest checking the ingredient list before use to ensure you do not have any known allergies to the ingredients.

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