Hi All,

     As a postpartum nurse, I can tell you that our patients (in Austin) are
told to not take a tub bath because the cervix does not fully close until 6
wks postpartum.  Sitz baths are recommended because mom is sitting upright
and it is usually only 5-10 minutes.  In a tub, mom usually reclines and
relaxes, and often tub water is sucked up into the vagina.  Dirty tub =
possible uterine infection.  SO.... I think it has just turned into another
one of those "blanket" statements.  Its easier to just advise everyone to
not take a tub bath for 6 weeks, than to decipher who is likely to
understand the necessity of the tub being "clean" before using it.

     I have a question about the bach flowers.  What are those?  Sound
lovely.  Where do you get them?  What are their purpose?  I have seen the
tub work miracles in babies refusing to latch and would love to implement
the bach flowers as well.  (into a clean tub!)  ;-)

Linda Hill RN, IBCLC
Austin, TX
Captial Pediatric Group

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