yoni steam for birth
nourish & prepare your body for labour
yoni steam for labour & birth in surrey & sussex & se london
gentle yoni steaming sessions to help prepare, nourish & strengthen your body for birth
this traditional practice can help you to feel ready & relaxed for your birth experience as you gently prepare & strengthen your body for the opening phase of labour.
please take a look below at what you can expect & feel free to reach out to me with any questions or to arrange a no-obligation chat.
emma
“just as a woman’s heart knows how & when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from the fire, so she knows how & when to give birth” ~ virginia diorio
why steam for birth?
yoni steaming is a rich & nourishing treatment that cleanses, moisturizes & relaxes the vaginal & pelvic organs. steaming in advance of your labour can help you to connect with your body & to gently warm, relax & soften the pelvic floor, cervix & perineum ~ the very parts of you that will work hard to bring your baby earthside.
preparing your body for birth with individually selected herbs & steam will boost the circulation in and around your pelvis, bringing rich, blood nourishment to this area and can help to establish & maintain strong contractions during your birth & aid in your postpartum healing.
what if i am over my due date?
sadly it is very common to feel pressure when reaching your estimated birthing time, or going beyond your due date, to begin a management of your labour by induction or medical intervention. in this case, establishing a steaming plan for pre-labour, together with other self-care practices, can help you to take action on your own terms to move your body to be birth ready & even go into labour naturally ~ if your body is ready to do so.
more than steam
my yoni steaming sessions for birth are more than just steam!
i am a birth mentor & will talk you through what it means for your body & baby to be ready for labour to begin.
i can offer relaxation techniques for you to use during your pregnancy & your labour, that will support & enhance the gentle, non-invasive practice of yoni steaming, to help you move toward your birthing time with confidence & trust.
what to expect…
the yoni steam for labour package includes a full consultation to talk through your needs & take a full assessment of your pregnancy health.
included are 3 yoni steam sessions within your own home, with support & guidance for you to steam at home yourself before & also during your labour.
we will create a personal steam plan for your birth & your postpartum too.
all herbs will be blended for your individual needs & included for the 3 steam sessions.
3 x 1.5 hour session + consultation & ongoing support
investment: £260
additional yoni steam herbs & oils for labour can be purchased at additional cost.
common questions
about vaginal steaming
where do the sessions take place?
the steam sessions will be held within your own home, so that you can enjoy the time, stress free without travelling. i find this has many benefits, mainly being that you can climb into bed straight afterwards!
what space is needed?
somewhere private where you will be undisturbed for the session. i will bring everything we need included a quilted floor mat & blankets. i will need access to a plug point to power the steam heater.
when can i begin steaming?
the earlier you can reach out to me the better so that i can guide you on other supportive practices to ready your body for labour. steaming during pregnancy should not begin before 37 weeks.
are there any contraindications to steaming?
yes, there are several instances when steaming is not recommended for labour preparation, if you have any underlying medical issues or have been under consultant care during your pregnancy, please contact me we can have a chat to see whether steaming may be relevant to you or not.
will it burn or hurt?
no, most definitely not! if you have ever steamed your face the sensation is very similar. the warmth from the steam is very pleasant and well tolerated by the vaginal membranes. yoni steaming should never hurt!
is it safe to yoni steam whilst pregnant?
during the majority of pregnancy, vaginal steaming is contraindicated and you should not steam before 37 weeks. as you approach your birthing time, the warmth of the steam in the vaginal canal does not threaten the growth or development of your baby, who is now readying themselves for birth & we do not present a risk by relaxing the cervix when your baby has reached their full development. if you have any concerns about this, please reach out to me for a conversation.
what should i wear to steam?
long, loose skirts are ideal if you would prefer to not expose your skin during the session, and that is completely fine. you may wish to undress for the massage or the steam and that’s completely fine too! my aim is to accommodate your comfort as best i can. i will bring plenty of blankets to cover & cloak you as you choose. during the womb massage a loose fitting top that can be pulled up is ideal. please do wear warm socks to keep your extremities warm :)
where do you travel to?
i currently travel within 1 hours drive from my home in dorking.
covering areas of se.london, surrey & sussex & se london. please drop me a line if you’re unsure!
if you have any questions not covered here, please feel free to send me a message, there is no such thing as a silly question :)
