Do mom's still use Sitz baths ?!

Specialties Ob/Gyn

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I've been a PP nurse for over 4 years and give out sitz baths to all lady partsl deliveries with tears or discomfort. I've only seen mom use it . I go over the instructions and they verbalize understanding but still don't use the Sitz bath. One FOB even advised a mom against stating "just lean over in the shower and spread your cheeks, it's the same thing ". So do your mom's still use Sitz baths or are they just a waste of money ?

Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

I had one with each kid. I started working mother/baby between Kid 1 and Kid 2. I had fallen so in love with them that if my pts had anything more a 1st degree I at least offered. Some took me up and some didn't, but those that did wanted to hug and kiss me for giving it to them. I would have them do it at least once in the hospital so I could compare the pt's pain behaviors before and after. I think they should be a standard part of the postpartum toolbox!!

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