Post-partum Care

Postpartum Recovery Made Easier: Why Every New Mom Needs a Bidet

Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but let’s be real—postpartum recovery is no joke. You’re sleep-deprived, sore, and trying to navigate life with a newborn, so anything that makes your day-to-day easier is worth it.

An Onda toilet does exactly that. In place of painful wiping and irritation, the gentle, soothing cleanse helps speed up recovery and keeps you feeling fresh, without any strain. Many new moms say that installing a bidet was one of the best decisions they made during their postpartum journey.

If you’re preparing for postpartum life, here’s why a bidet should be at the top of your must-have list.

1. Gentle, pain-free clean without hassle of Peri Bottle

Postpartum is a time of gentleness, for yourself and your baby.

After childbirth, your body needs time to heal. Whether you’ve had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, postpartum recovery often comes with stitches, swelling, and general soreness—especially in the perineal area.

Wiping with dry toilet paper can be especially painful and irritating during this time. Most hospitals already recommend using a peri bottle (a squirt bottle filled with warm water) after vaginal delivery to clean the perineal area. While this method works, it requires constant refilling and awkward positioning.

Onda takes the concept of a peri bottle and makes it effortless. With a continuous stream of clean water, you get a soft, hands-free, thorough cleanse without the hassle of filling and aiming a bottle. You can adjust the water pressure, and with the Aphrodite seat, the water temperature as well.

This makes for a much more gentle experience than wiping, and a much easier experience than a peri bottle. Additionally, for moms recovering from an episiotomy or perineal tearing, an this can help reduce pain and irritation while promoting faster healing.

2. Lower risk of infection with better hygiene

Avoid infections while your body is still healing.

Postpartum bleeding (lochia) can last for weeks, and keeping the area clean is essential to prevent infection. Unfortunately, wiping with toilet paper doesn’t always do the best job, and bacteria can build up quickly—especially when you’re already exhausted and managing a newborn.

A bidet provides a thorough cleanse, washing away bacteria, discharge, and lingering residue far more effectively than dry wiping. This can reduce the risk of infections and keep you feeling fresh between pad changes.

3. Heal and prevent hemorrhoids

Water helps hemorrhoids to heal and helps to prevents them from recurring.

Unfortunately, hemorrhoids are a common postpartum issue thanks to the strain of pregnancy and pushing during labor. And the last thing you want to do when dealing with hemorrhoids is rub the area with rough toilet paper—it only makes things worse.

An Onda toilet gently cleanses without friction, reducing irritation and inflammation, and allowing hemorrhoids to heal. The Aphrodite seat replacement has a warm water feature, even better—warm water can help soothe swollen tissue and further promote healing.

For moms struggling with constipation after birth (another common issue often paired with hemorrhoids), an Onda toilet can potentially help stimulate your system when used beforehand.

5. No need for twisting after C-section

Let your Onda toilet do the work while you focus on healing and your baby.

Recovering from a C-section comes with its own set of challenges, and even something as routine as using the bathroom can be uncomfortable in the early weeks. Abdominal surgery means that every movement—bending, twisting, or even reaching—can put strain on healing incisions, causing pain and potentially slowing recovery.

A bidet makes bathroom trips significantly easier by reducing the need for twisting and bending. Instead of stretching to clean yourself with toilet paper or a peri bottle, which can aggravate sore muscles and incisions, a bidet allows you to simply sit and let the water do the work.

Postpartum recovery is tough. Let Onda make your recovery a little bit easier. It’s a small change that makes a big difference when you need comfort the most.

Saves time—quick and easy clean, no fumbling with toilet paper or peri bottles.
Reduces discomfort—no rough wiping or irritation, just a gentle cleanse.
Keeps you feeling fresh—because let’s face it, showering multiple times a day isn’t realistic.

Prepare for post-partum care beforehand

Of course the best time to prepare for post-partum care is while you are still expecting. Then you can have your toilet and settings ready to go once you come home with your new baby. All Onda toilet attachments are easy to install and learn to use, and will help make postpartum recovery a little bit easier and more comfortable. Give yourself the care you deserve.