Scented Childbirth – Herbal Steaming During Childbirth

A herbal blend intended for steaming during childbirth. Thanks to its practical herbal sachet, it is easy to use even in a maternity hospital.

• Raspberry leaf (Rubi idaei folium)
• Wild thyme (Serpylli herba)
• Vervain (Verbenae herba)
• Rosemary leaf (Rosmarini folium)
• Shepherd's purse (Bursae pastoris herba)

Intimate herbal steaming during childbirth is a traditional form of women's care that uses warmth, herbs and their fragrance to encourage relaxation of the birth canal. It helps women focus on their bodies and creates a feeling of calm and harmony during the first stage of labour. As a woman turns her attention inward, the warm steam creates a sense of relaxation in the intimate area, which is an essential prerequisite for smooth and steady progress in labour. This ritual helps women disconnect from their surroundings and immerse themselves in the birthing process. It combines non-pharmacological methods of comfort during labour – thermotherapy, aromatherapy, phytotherapy and hydrotherapy. Herbal steaming can be used at any time during labour, according to the birthing woman's needs and preferences.

The original herbal blend developed by traditional midwife Anna Kohutová is the most widely used herbal steaming blend in Czech and Slovak maternity hospitals. It was created using the principles of traditional herbalism and is intended for steaming during childbirth.

The Scented Childbirth blend is exclusively packaged in a herbal sachet to make preparation simple and avoid placing an additional burden on maternity hospital staff, where it is widely used. The sachet does not need to be boiled; simply pour hot water from a kettle over it – making it easy to pack in your hospital bag. The released herbal steam warms the perineum, which may reduce the risk of injury. For the same reason, the herbal sachet itself can also be used as a compress.

Herbal steaming can be used repeatedly during both the active and passive phases of labour, according to your current needs. The practical herbal sachet also allows the herbs to be used for compresses and perineal care. One dose of herbs can be prepared twice. By agreement with the maternity hospital, the herbal infusion can also be used in a birthing pool.

We also recommend herbal steaming during premature vaginal birth or as part of physiological labour induction or medically induced labour, always following prior consultation with the maternity care team.

• Herbal steaming
• Care for the external intimate area through perineal compresses and bathing
• Physiological labour induction