Description
Postpartum Vaginal Steaming -- the most common use of vaginal steaming worldwide -- is a course for participants involved in birthwork who would like to learn how to use vaginal steaming to assist with recovery after birth. It goes over benefits of postpartum vaginal steaming, first aid, safety, herbs and protocols to assist with postpartum recovery.
Postpartum Vaginal Steaming is course 205 in the peristeam hydrotherapist certification program.
It is not recommended as a stand alone course as it is cumulative - it builds on the information from previous classes in the peristeam hydrotherapy program. If you wish to take this course it is recommended to take the prerequisites listed below. Without those courses the information in this course may be incomplete.
If someone is in the peristeam hydrotherapist certification program this course is included with semester two.
Participants Usually Include
acupuncturists
midwives
doulas
nurses
expectant parents
birthwork supporters
Topics Include
-The Commonality of Menstruation and Postpartum
-Benefits of Postpartum Vaginal Steaming
-Setup for Postpartum Vaginal Steam
-Herb Selection
-Steam Schedule
-Herbal First Aid Remedies to Stop Heavy Bleeding
-Extended Lochia
-Clean Up
-Cesarean Protocol
-Healthy Period Return
-Early Period Return
-Late Period Return
-Nursing Amenorrhea
-Postpartum Steam Business Considerations
Course materials
16 Video Lectures
16 Study Guides
16 Quizzes
1 practice assignment
1 Exam
The online portion of the course takes about 5 hours to complete and is go-at-your-own-pace.
Note: The practice assignment requires working with a postpartum mom. This can be a friend, client or yourself.
Exam Fee
Please note an additional $97 is charged at the time of examination.
Pre-Requisites
The courses listed here should be taken before this course.
Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification - 101
OR
Acupuncture Steam Therapist Certification
Instructor
Keli Garza
Founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute
Steamy Chick Owner