The Benefits of a Bidet After Giving Birth. Even if you have the most perfect birth ever, things will be swollen and bruised. Having to wipe with toilet paper will be painful, especially if you have stitches.

Bidets have advantages far beyond their ability to clean your backside. Bidets offer several benefits for postpartum women who are suffering from soreness while recovering from stitches or tears in the vaginal area. A cool, gentle wash will cleanse away any discharge or blood commonly found after childbirth, while the cool water soothes the irritated area.

Wiping with toilet paper can irritate the area more and spread unwanted waste through the sensitive region. One of the old ways to help was using a sitsbath but you had to do all the work and would still have to wipe.  Today's bidets have come a long way in replacing this kind of seat.

Simple things such as urinating after having a child can be painful. Wiping with toilet paper only increases the irritation. Switching to a bidet can help in the recovery process and increase personal hygiene.

A bidet …

• Washes waste away without irritating the vaginal area.
• Reduces risk of bacteria in areas with tears or stitches.
• Soothes inflammation and soreness.
• Offers mothers the opportunity to wash quickly and easily multiple times a day.
• Has a built in dryer so no toilet paper has to be used

What’s the Best Bidet Post Pregnancy?

The best bidet for postpartum will have gentle water pressure and be well-aimed for the feminine parts to minimize movement. It has a built in dryer which will illuminate the need for toilet paper. 

After delivering a baby, there can be a lot of discomforts. We recommend purchasing a bidet that comes with more advanced features. Heated seat, temperature control, built in dryer, feminine wash, adjustable water pressure, and even an enema setting will all help bring a little more comfort to your bathroom experience. These high-tech bidets are on the pricier side, but it is about you and it is worth every penny!

This Bidet Is Exactly What Your Blown Apart Postpartum Vagina Needs

Even before you have a baby, vaginas are impressive, but birth is when they show you what they are really made of. Which is apparently a combo of super-stretch elastic and muscles that could bench press a car if they were on your arms.

So celebrate your vaginas, ladies. It’s dope. Until after you give birth.

While things are made to return to their normal upright position a few months after having a baby, that doesn’t mean the whole pregnancy and childbirth thing doesn’t utterly trash everything down there. Here’s what’s gonna happen that no one warned you about:

During Birth, It’s a Poop Show

The vagina is at its most extreme during childbirth. It stretches enough to allow a cantaloupe with legs through it, after all. Things tear, poop happens, and there will probably be stitches. It is one of the most beautiful moments you will experience even through all the pain if you decide to have a natural child birth.

It’s Not Just the Baby Who Needs Diapers

You know all that stuff that was in your uterus that kept the baby comfy? That stuff has to come out. You will leak for far to long even if you have a c-section. The hospital will give you big, ugly undies and massive pads before you go home. Do not be afraid to take them all and ask for more.  You will need them!!

Things Are Gonna Be All Kinds Of Ouch

Even if you have the most perfect birth ever, things will be swollen and bruised. Wiping will be painful, especially if you have stitches. May we suggest skipping the hospital-issued spray bottle and instead splurging on the BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat. Click here

The BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat gently cleanses your no-no spots, leaving you with a shower-fresh feeling every single time.

And You Thought Giving Birth Was Hard

The perineum (between the vagina and anus) is super-sore after birth and probably stitched up, so pooping will be rough. It’s only made worse by constipation and hemorrhoids. Use your BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat liberally for a sweet, sweet relief.

Benefits of Bidets for Pregnant Women

Personal Care For Down There After The Baby Comes into Your Life.

Ready.
Get set. Go!
Baby time.

You’re stocked with onesies, diaper cream, have the monitor and a decked-out stroller that’s near celebrity status. You’re all set, right? Well, the baby is set at least. You’ve got all the equipment to make her life, his life or their lives happy, healthy and joyful.

But let’s talk about your joy and not-so-joyful care taking of your private area. Your vagina, perineum (area between your vagina and rectum) and rectum are going to need some serious TLC during your postpartum recovery.

Indeed your uterus has been enlarged to the size of a watermelon, your hormones took the front seat on the roller coaster and your precious privates feel like a hot mess, but get ready for some candid advice. Always check with your doctor before proceeding forward.

How Do Late Trimester Expectant Moms Stay Comfortable And Keep In Good Health Down There?

 It takes extra time and, frankly can be challenging by the sheer nature of having a pregnant belly between you and what needs tending. Unfortunately, with pregnancy, there tends to be increased vaginal discharge. That doesn’t mean that it’s bad vaginal discharge; it’s very normal and very healthy. However, sometimes because of this excessive fluid and because of other activities of life, whether it’s exercising or having sex, these things can trigger increased vaginal infections.

 What Are Some Of The Cleaning Challenges Late Pregnancy Expectant Moms Experience?

It’s a reaching problem. The reality of carrying a baby in the last trimester makes many things awkward. Cleaning is one of the biggest hygiene issues. So, you sometimes need assistance.

Washing is very helpful and the most easiest thing to do. Some women use the shower head in order to make sure that they’ve cleaned after having a bowel movement. Nothing can do it better than a bidet I have to say. It takes all the work out of going to the bathroom and it doesn't have to hurt.

 I Never Thought I’d Have Hemorrhoids. How Did This Happen And What Do I Do?

  First of all, you’re not alone i am right there with you. After 3 children I hade more hemorrhoid's than you could imagine. The sad part is they don't ever go away. By you taking care of yourself this is something you can live with without to many issues.

 Hemorrhoids are very common in late pregnancy because of constipation. Because of increased pressure on the rectum and perineum, and the increased blood volume, there’s a likelihood of becoming constipated as the pregnancy progresses.

Also, increased pressure from the pregnancy on the rectum and intestines can interfere with digestion and subsequent bowel movements. Hormone changes also slow down the food being processed by the body. This is all normal. To help, increase fluids, do light exercise and increase the fiber in your diet.

Experienced moms say witch hazel soothes sensitive hemorrhoids before and after delivery. Witch hazel is an herbal remedy with tannins and oils that can help reduce inflammation. Apply it to a pad to ensure this treatment comes in contact with your rectum.

But the most healthiest and natural way of soothing yourself is using a bidet. 

 What Kinds Of Vaginal Infections Can Pregnant Women Experience?

Pregnant women experience the same types of vaginal infections as non-pregnant women. Those infections can be bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and more.
The vaginal ecosystem is a delicate balance of bacteria. Between 10% and 30% of pregnant women experience bacterial vaginosis (BV), an overgrowth of some bad bacteria. Because some studies link BV to preterm labor and low birth weight, cleaning with water, not soap, is recommended.

 Would Warm Water Cleansing Be Preferred Over Paper For Keeping The Vaginal Ecosystem In Balance?

 Yes, water is always better. Paper is just within reach. The theory with toilet paper is that it wipes to remove any visible residue or fecal matter after having a bowel movement. But what is left behind that we can't see? 

Water can remove any excess bacteria from the vulva. And it can lower the risk of having some bacteria pushed up into the bladder causing a UTI after sex. While bidets are not as well known in the United States, bidets are used daily for cleanliness and hygiene in most other parts of the world.

 Washing With Water Truly Gives A Better Clean!

  After Baby, What’s Happening Down There?

For up to six weeks, you can expect vaginal bleeding. The doctors call it discharge, but it feels like a heavy menstrual period. After not having a period for 40 weeks, you’re back in the game, sort of. This discharge is called lochia.

Super-absorbent maxi pads, like the kind you wore in junior high, will be your new best friend. If you’ve torn during a vaginal delivery, this can mean great blood flow and swelling. It’ll be uncomfortable for four to six weeks. If you’ve had an episiotomy, stitches can be sore and then they might get itchy.

 After Delivery, Will It Be Hard To Go To The Bathroom?

 Hard being the operative word, yes, it can be. During labor, blood is diverted away from your digestive system, and going number two might not happen for a couple of days. When it happens, it might feel like a miracle, and yet not feel so great too – ouch! Equally surprising is that peeing might be difficult too. Tissues around the bladder and urethra can be swollen and bruised for weeks. Be patient mama. Keep putting you first and take care of you!!

On the flip side, after a quick laugh or sneeze, you could feel leakage. Mild urinary incontinence after delivery can happen. Pelvic floor muscles temporarily can weaken after childbirth. Keep laughing; it’s good medicine. But don’t worry. This kind of urinary incontinence improves as your body recovers.

  What’s Ideal After-Care? How Does A Spray Bottle Or Warm Water Bidet Relieve Discomfort From An Episiotomy, Uterine Bleeding And Swollen Vaginal Tissue?

 These are very sensitive tissues. To decrease risk of infection, doctors recommend keeping the vaginal region clean and dry. With vaginal tears or episiotomies, keep the area as clean as possible and remove any excessive blood or bacteria that’s built up in the vulvar area after delivery.

For improved comfort, using a warm water bidet for cleansing improves the vaginal environment. Always pat dry your privates after a rinse, using a soft, absorbent towel or better yet bidets have a built in dryer so you don't have to use toilet paper at all. Toilet Paper can adhere to stitches.

 How Long Does Mending Take?

Whether it’s a caesarian section or a vaginal delivery, at least a six-week recovery after delivery should be expected. Speaking strictly on vaginal health it takes about six weeks for recovery of the vulva and vaginal tissues after having a vaginal delivery.

But after having a baby in general, the vagina’s not quite the same for several months. For C-section moms, recovery also means mending from major surgery and protecting their tender tummies too.

 How Long Does It Take To Feel Like You’re Getting Back To Yourself Down There?

Longer than you may think. Whether delivery is by C-section or vaginally, the vagina is essentially completely changed. The hormones have dropped significantly; the vagina almost feels like you’re going through menopause. And with that comes all sorts of new discomfort, new swelling, new dryness that you may not have ever experienced.

Breastfeeding, unfortunately, makes it worse. Hormones don’t return to normal levels until six months after you’ve stopped breastfeeding. At that point, you’ll be feeling more like yourself, hormonally speaking.

 Any Advice For How To Get Back To Feeling Normal Again?

If you ask your doctor I am sure they will suggest that you engage in your routine activity at a slower pace when you first are cleared to have sex or to exercise. It’s important to go slow and to listen to your body with the recovery period. There is no need to be heroic, to be supermom at home, at the office, at school and in fulfilling all those commitments.

Depending on if you have other children and their ages, your energy might be zapped. Childbirth, along with current parenting duties, may take you longer to recover. It’s OK. There’s no judgment. It's ok to take your time and take care of you.

Be sure you get the sleep you can, although that may seem laughable because babies wake up in the middle of the night. Take catnaps when possible. Consider yoga for relaxation. Taking care of you, eating wisely, getting rest and focusing on vaginal health will contribute to recovery.

 After Childbirth Self-care Tips From Wise Moms To New Moms

•  Here’s some nurturing advice from experienced moms and OB/GYN nurses who know:
• Limit your visitors and don’t be afraid to tell visitors you’re tired and it’s time to leave.
• Sleep when your baby sleeps.
• Eat nutritiously to nourish your body.
• Use Dermoplast (benzocaine topical) spray before having a bowel movement … it’ll make the process a whole lot more comfortable and a lot less scary.
• For C-sections, take a pillow with you in the car to support your incision going over bumps.

 What About Maintaining General Vaginal Health? And Is The Vagina Acidic Or What?

Alkalinity and acidity? Good bacteria and bad bacteria? The vaginal ecosystem can be confusing. Here’s the lowdown. The vagina has its own delicate microbiome. A healthy vagina is acidic, full of friendly bacteria, mainly the lactobacillus species. Lactobacillus, the “good” bacteria, regulates vaginal pH by producing lactic acid; this lactic acid keeps yeasts, bad bacteria and other organisms out of where they don’t belong. Lactobacillus bacteria promotes healthy mucus production (discharge). That discharge is good; it provides a protective barrier against other bad bacteria, yeasts and viruses.

To keep it as healthy down there as possible, don’t use soap, gels or antiseptics to wash that bacteria! Your vagina is like a self-cleaning oven; our natural discharge ejects germs and bacteria. Some experts also say that foods high in sugar, processed foods, alcohol, certain medications, douching, sprays, scented tampons and detergents can disrupt the bacterial balance of power.

Looking after your privates helps keep your personal life better, for intimacy and feeling confident. It is recommended washing with water only, after voids and bowel movements (number one and number two). If you’re menstruating, change menstrual pads often enough to avoid excessive moisture. For excessive bleeding, cleansing the area is helpful. Last, if you’re prone to urinary infections or vaginal infections, it’s best if you have the ability to rinse off after intercourse.

 We Love All Moms

We know and understand how much heart you put into family. You nurture your little one, manage the family calendar, struggle to push more broccoli onto dinner plates and fix boo-boos every single day.

You look after everyone else, so, we are going to look after you. We love all moms, our wives, our sisters and our daughters, grandmothers and we see them putting their own health and personal care needs second to everyone else.

That’s why we use the The BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat, with a mission to help all new moms with healthy personal care of her private parts after baby and beyond. The BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat uses water to gently rinse, cleanse and comfort tender parts, incisions, tears and hemorrhoids. But it doesn't just stop there.  It is to continue to use for the rest of your life.

Affordable and easy to install on an existing toilet, a The BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat is for the whole family. As the kids use the toilet themselves, it eliminates quality control checks. You’ll know little ones have nothing left behind, on their behinds.

Until there are 25 hours in a day, until household robots pick up dirty socks and smelly shorts, until bruises miraculously mend without a kiss,The BioBidet Luxury Class Prestige BB-800 Toilet Seat will be there to make moms’ lives easier, better and healthier.

 Here Are Our Other Top Choices For A Range Of Budgets

BioBidet Discovery DLS Bidet Seat: The feminine wash on this bidet is an amazing feature for postpartum. It’s a gentle wash specifically targeting the vaginal area. A retractable nozzle will automatically move into the proper position to ensure that the vaginal area is washed thoroughly, yet gently without needing to reposition yourself on the bidet seat.

 Prodigy P770 Toilet: Many women experience constipation after giving birth. The enema setting on this bidet seat will loosen things up and relieve constipation.

BioBidet Bliss BB-1700 Bidet Seat: With a pulsating massage wash settling, this bidet seat provides relief to your vaginal area. It is equipped with several comforting features.