S2: E1 Pelvic Steaming with Postpartum Doula Jenny Smith-Nicol

The Mother Podcast

Pelvic steaming. Vaginal steaming. Yoni steaming.
In this episode Suzanne speaks to postpartum doula Jenny Smith-Nicol about the reasons for 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 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 info:
https://www.steamychick.com/4thtristudy/

Suzanne's website - podcast, blog, booking and resources:
www.motherheal.com
Suzanne is mother.heal on Instagram
Suzanne is at Suzanne.mother.heal on Facebook
music by Shooglenifty with Dhun Dhora
https://www.shooglenifty.com/
The Mother Podcast is produced by Garry Finlayson and Suzanne Maier