Post Partum Hemorrhoids and Vulva Care

You may notice some uncomfortable swelling and pain in this vulva area due to the stretching required to deliver your baby. To reduce swelling, sooth the area with a hot pack wrapped in a towel. Place this hot pack in the vulva and anus area. You may think that because there is inflammation you should place ice. It is contraindicated according to Chinese medicine. After birth the cervix and vaginal area is inflamed and susceptible to the outside environment. Placing cold in this are will expose the uterus to cold that may cause future complications.

Herbal Poultice to speed recovery of the area

• Hot water
• Sliced Ginger
• Comfrey root
• Plantain
• Rosemary
• Myrrh
• Lavender flowers
• Wash area before using poultice
• Take a small towel and dip and squeeze excess liquid out, place on vulva until towel is cool
• Repeat