#413: Rediscovering Ancient Postpartum Traditions:  Pelvic Steaming with Valerie Wiesner

#413: Rediscovering Ancient Postpartum Traditions: Pelvic Steaming with Valerie Wiesner

While Dr. Stu was busy teaching breech in Texas, Blyss hosted Valerie Wiesner to discuss the practice of vaginal steaming, its benefits, and the ancient traditions associated with it. Valerie shares her extensive experience in sacred postpartum care and describes how steaming can help with postpartum recovery, menstrual irregularities, fertility issues, and even prostate health in men. Additionally, Valerie talks about her vision for making sacred postpartum practices more accessible through community co-ops and international training programs.

About Valerie Wiesner

Valerie Wiesner, mama to 15, leads women Worldwide in the Ancient Art of Sacred Postpartum care in both online and live retreats. This includes many practices, from Ceremony to Vaginal Steaming, honoring and supporting women in the tender postpartum recovery period. She serves women in all stages of life, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in Northern Arizona.

In 1980, Valerie and her partner hitchhiked to The Farm in Tennessee to birth her first baby with Ina May Gaskin. This experience of sacred birth and postpartum care surrounded by love and community, set her on the path she walks today.

Valerie lives in the mountains of Prescott Arizona with her soulmate of 46 years where she grows abundant food and herbs and holds epic family gatherings.

Website: sacredbirthtraditions.com and sacredpostpartum.net

Listeners will get 20% discount on any of Valerie’s programs, reach out to valerie@sacredpostpartum.net for more information.

Instagram: @sacredpostpartum @sacredbirthtraditions

Resources

Valerie’s Birth Stories on Indie Birth

Katy Barnes, Doula

Mountain Rose Herbs

In This Episode

Ancient Practices and Modern Benefits of Vaginal Steaming

Vaginal Steaming for Women's Health Issues

Emotional and Physical Healing through Vaginal Steaming

Postpartum Care and Vaginal Steaming

Herbal Recommendations

Vaginal Steaming for Various Health Conditions

The Role of Vaginal Steaming in Sexual Health

Resources and Training for Vaginal Steaming

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