6 Reasons to Take Magnesium Salt Baths During Pregnancy

Bathing with natural Magnesium Salts has a wide range of health benefits that support mothers throughout pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. We’ve prescribed bathing with Magnesium Salts to pregnant women in our midwifery practice for years with great results.

During pregnancy, your need for vitamins, minerals, and trace elements goes up because you’re growing a baby! Taking warm baths with Magnesium Salts and other trace minerals increases your micronutrient uptake through transdermal absorption (i.e. the skin). This gives your body the ability to absorb all of this goodness in a way other than through your digestive system.

Our Bathtub Madonna Mineral Salt Soak was created specifically for pregnancy and postpartum by using highly pure, naturally occurring salts like Himalayan Salt, Mediterranean Sea Salt and Dead Sea Salt which contain 84 different trace minerals in addition to numerous forms of Magnesium. We do not use laboratory-made salts like Epsom Salt, which are far less therapeutic.

Here are some of the benefits of bathing with Magnesium and other mineral salts for 20-30 minutes, a few times a week during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond…

Improved Circulation

Bathing in warm water with Magnesium and mineral salts increases circulation throughout the body. When we’re cold, blood vessels constrict, limiting blood flow that supports our natural circulation. When we’re warm, they open, providing our body with the blood and nutrients that it needs to grow a healthy baby. Simply put, good blood flow is the basis for health.

Healthier Skin

Our skin is the largest cleansing organ in the body. It filters acidic toxins, pollution, and germs from entering our system. Magnesium and mineral salt baths balance these acidic toxins by alkalizing the skin. Our Bathtub Madonna Salt Soak contains Himalayan, Dead Sea and Mediterranean Sea Salts with specific trace minerals that hydrate and nourish the skin. It also helps with skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, and overall itchiness as your belly stretches and grows.

Mineral Replenishment

A mineral bath high in magnesium chloride salts is the fastest way to get Magnesium into your muscles and tissue where it plays a vital role. The magnesium bypasses the digestive system, going directly into your body via your skin. If you suffer from leg cramps, restless legs or sore/tight muscles, bathing with a mineral salt bath, high in magnesium chloride and other trace minerals can give you relief.

Sleep

Sleep can be challenging during pregnancy. Bathing in warm water is naturally calming. Adding Magnesium Salts high in Magnesium Chloride and other trace minerals to the bath make it even more therapeutic, supporting your body and mind for restful sleep. Taking your bath before bed will hydrate your body, saturate the tissue with minerals and increase circulation, providing the greatest benefit.

Relaxation

The road to motherhood is challenging and totally unique for everyone. Setting aside as little as 20 minutes to soak in a Magnesium and mineral salt bath can help you to relax and reset. Read a book; listen to a podcast; watch a show or just lay quietly with your eyes closed and you’ll emerge with a greater sense of calm.

Connecting With Your Baby

Perhaps most importantly, bathing is an ideal activity for connecting with your baby. A bath is a warm, relaxing place to rub your belly, breathe deeply and talk to your baby about the life they will have when they arrive in the world. To learn more about how to connect with your baby, check out our blog post, The Awesome Power of Abdominal Massage, and find out about all of the benefits of massaging your pregnant belly.

More on Magnesium

To learn more about Magnesium supplementation during pregnancy as well as other ways to add it to your diet, check out our other blog post, The Importance of Magnesium During Pregnancy and Postpartum.