Anewmum 100% Natural Mediterranean Sea Sponge

Anewmum 100% Natural Mediterranean Sea Sponge is sustainably harvested, re-useable, toxin-free and hypo-allergenic for gentle postpartum cleansing and care. Enjoy your Mediterranean natural honeycomb sea sponge in the comfort of your bath or shower.

Take care of your natural sponge

• Rinse your natural sponge after each use and allow to dry completely.
• Avoid twisting and “ringing” your sponge – squeezing is preferred.
• To clean and maintain the structure of your sponge, soak your sea sponge in warm water with a tablespoon of baking soda or apple vinegar, once a month.
• Avoid boiling water as this will change the structure of your sponge

You can take a bath after birth, but many healthcare providers may tell you to wait a few weeks before settling in for that first postpartum soak. Generally speaking, it’s best to wait at least four weeks before taking your first bath after giving birth – or until you've gotten the go ahead from your healthcare provider. In those first few weeks postpartum, your cervix is still somewhat dilated, regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a c-section. There’s a theory – though no research has confirmed this – that tub water could travel into your uterus, introduce bacteria, and cause an infection.

Additionally, if you've had any perineal tearing or an episiotomy during childbirth, soaking in a tub for extended periods of time could contribute to wound breakdown. You'll also want to wait for at least four to six weeks to take a bath if you delivered via c-section – immersing your c-section scar in water could lead to an infection at the incision site.

For those first few weeks after giving birth, it’s best to stick to showers – and don't worry, they'll probably feel just as relaxing! Use warm water and mild soap, and gently clean your body without scrubbing too hard at your c-section incision site or around your pelvic region. A sitz bath, which involves soaking your pelvic area in warm water to promote healing, is okay from the get go. That's typically because this type of "bath" is taken in shorter bursts of time (ten minutes, up to four times a day), using only two to three inches of lukewarm water. You can make your own sitz bath in your bathtub, or buy a sitz bath kit (they're available in most drugstores and online) that comes with a small basin to place over your toilet.