Sitz Bath

A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. It helps to relieve pain from:

• Episiotomy wound (a surgical cut made between the vaginal opening and anus to aid in the delivery of the baby)
• Hemorrhoids or piles (painful and swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus)

The sitz bath basin is a plastic tub that fits over the toilet, and is filled with warm water or salt solution. When sitting in it, the water will cover only the hips and buttocks.