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    Category: Postpartum

    I am close to giving birth and know that I want to steam during early postpartum, but never have. My question is, if I buy the herbs, how do you recommend steaming if I don’t have a proper stool to use or sit on? Do you have any recommendations for a household setup I can make?

    For postpartum steaming it is recommended to have a comfortable steam setup so that you will be able to complete your steam sessions without discomfort.…

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    I’m 34 weeks pregnant and am keen to explore ways to promote healing after the birth. I experimented a bit with steaming before I fell pregnant but would like more information on exactly what to do now! When can I start? What herbs should I use? Could there be any reasons not steam after birth, or could I do myself harm?

    In this case, it would be advised to seek out the support of a practitioner to guide you through your birth and postpartum steaming. The…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    After giving birth – when should you start steaming for postpartum care? Right away or after bleeding stops?

    Steaming should be initiated as soon as possible, even while there is fresh postpartum bleeding or lochia. However, steaming should not be done if there…

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    Revive Reclaim Restore: Traditional Moroccan Wisdom to Heal the New Mother in the First Forty Days (2020 Morocco)

    AuthLayla B. Rachid

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    The Fourth Trimester: a postpartum guide to healing your body, balancing your emotions and restoring your vitality (2017 USA)

    In Kimberly Johnson’s new book entitled The Fourth Trimester: A postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions & Restoring Your Vitality Johnson writes, “there are…

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    Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet: Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health (2005 India)

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    Treaty practice and reasoned of the indigenous and acclimated medicinal plants (1876 France)

    Submitted by Contributor Julie Austin: “The other day I discovered in an old old French book on native medicinal plants of France, a passage where…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    I, Rigoberta Menchú an Indian Woman in Guatemala (1983 USA)

    Rigoberta Menchú Chimel Mayan Community Home of nobel peace prize winner Rigoberta Menchu, she discusses a bit about how the temescal (sweat lodge or steam…

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    Fu Qing-zhu’s Gynecology (17th Century China)

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    Culperer’s Complete Herbal (17th Century England)

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    The Trotula: An English Translation of the Medieval Compendium of Women’s Medicine Edited and Translated (12th Century Italy)

    Monica H.Green

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    Hippocratic Corpus (5th Century BC Greece)

    Author: Hippocrates

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    Vaginal Steaming in Haiti

    Vaginal steaming is commonplace in Haiti. A level of doula training is common through the culture so women are able to support each other through…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Vaginal Steaming in the Dominican Republic

    “My great grandma was a shaman/herbswoman/midwife.. and she loved a good steam and river meditation.” -Contributed by Yohanna Baez “Vaginal steaming is used for postpartum…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Vaginal Steaming in Ghana

    Vaginal steaming is used as a postpartum healing method for one month after giving birth. -Contributed by Ghanaian friend

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    Vaginal Steaming in Congo

    Vaginal steaming is a traditional practice for postpartum especially in rural areas. -Contributed by Congolese friend, October 2019

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Vaginal Steaming Among the Garifuna in Nicaragua

    Vaginal steaming is performed as postpartum care by traditional midwives in Orinoco among the Garifuna community. Contrubuted by Calistra Sambola

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Vaginal Steaming in Eritrea: Every House Has a Steam Sauna

    Vaginal steaming is commonplace in Eritrea. Every house has an adobe in the yard for women where they use myrrh and other herbs to smoke.…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Ancestral Vaginal Steaming in the Phillipines

    “My family is from Laoag, a city/province in iLocos Norte, Philippines. As I’ve said earlier, vaginal steaming, as well as womb massages (especially after child…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    The Beauty Secret of Vaginal Steaming in Cambodia

    Vaginal steaming is common in Cambodia for postpartum care. It is done daily for 3 months postpartum and is believed the reason why Cambodian mothers…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Ancient Mexico Vaginal Steam Remedies: Calientamento and Bajos

    There are first hand accounts of vaginal steaming in Guanajuato and Michoacan for postpartum care. It is also used for healing disease among men and…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Sharing About the Practice of Vaginal Steaming in Angola

    “I’m from Angola south West Africa. Here women have been steaming after birth for many years. But because we became a colony most traditions have…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Vaginal Steaming in Morocco

    Layla B. – founder of The Nafsa Project School(TNPS) has been doing online and in-person trainings under the guidance of local Moroccan “Qablas” (midwives) to…

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Midwife in Thailand Shows Vaginal Steaming

    June Kaewsith shares the photo above and her training with traditional Thai midwife Homprang (www.homprang.com) in her blog Birthing a New World.

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    Keli May 5, 2023
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    Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson: Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steaming Study Results with Keli Garza & Kimberly Johnson

    Show Notes by Podcast Host Kimberly Johnson Keli Garza, Steamy Chick, and Kimberly Johnson, Magamama discuss the results of The Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Fourth Trimester Podcast: First Months and Beyond – Episode 46: Vaginal Steaming AKA “Peristeam Hydrotherapy” Demystified By Keli Garza

    Show Notes by Podcast Ever heard of Vaginal Steaming? Neither had we! Turns out, V-Steaming is a well-known and well-loved practice around the world.  People…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Well Actually….Steaming Your Vag is a Time-Honored Tradition Across Cultures! (Margo Interviews Keli of Steamy Chick)

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Honey Talks Podcast with Katya Nova – “The Miracle of Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza”

    Show Notes by Podcast Join Katya Nova and Keli Garza while they discuss the miraculous healing power of vaginal steaming.  They will discuss how steaming will…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Birthkweens Podcast: Episode 35 Vsteams – A Spa Day for Your Vagina! with Keli Garza

    Birthkweens Show Notes Keli Garza of Steamy Chick joins the Birth Kweens to discuss vaginal steaming! Here’s an overview of what Keli and the Birth Kweens discuss…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Cutting Edge Vaginal Steam Research

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    Fertility Friday Podcast 317 | Vaginal Steaming | Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study | Keli Garza & Kimberly Ann Johnson

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    The Cradle Company: Birthing Resources During Corona Panel Discussion

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Birth Story Podcast ep 38: Vaginal Steaming Meet Steamy Chick Founder Kelli Garza

    Show Notes Meet Keli Garza who has brought the ancient practice of vaginal steaming back to the mainstream. To find out more, order your herbs…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    The Birthfit Podcast: Postpartum Panel

    Show Notes This Postpartum Panel was recorded for the BIRTHFIT Summit 2020 Powered by Thorne that we felt was too good not to share across…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    What are the benefits of Postpartum Vaginal Steaming?

    There aren’t any studies on postpartum vaginal steaming so I did one. Watch to find out the results – @fourthtrimestervaginalsteam

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    When Can I Start Postpartum Vaginal Steaming?

    This is the top question I get about postpartum vaginal steaming. It’s on day….well, it depends. Watch to find out..

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Online Talk: Results of the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study – July 18, 2019

    Authors of the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study discuss how the study came about and what the results of the data show. Speakers: Keli Garza,…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    ep 001 Keli Garza

    In our inaugural episode we interview Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick and the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Keli discusses how she got into vaginal steaming,…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Vaginal Steam Facilitator in Middle East is Empowering Women to Heal

    Author: Steamy Chick Published: September 10, 2018 Tali Shimoni has dedicated her professional training to empower women to heal themselves naturally. Vaginal steaming is among…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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    Doctor of Physical Therapy Adds Vaginal Steaming To Her San Diego Practice

    Author: Steamy Chick Published: July 16, 2019 Dr. Theresa Pulickal is a Physical Therapist and Western Trained Clinician that treats pelvic floor dysfunctions. When she…

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    Keli August 9, 2022
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