To expedite the expulsion of the afterbirth, an old woman presses the patient round the waist, gives her frequent drinks of cold water, and sprinkles water over her.

As soon as the afterbirth is removed a steam is prepared.

Two logs are laid horizontally, some stones put in between them, then some fire, on top leaves of eucalyptus, and water is then sprinkled over them.

The patient stands astride these logs, an opossum rug all over her, until she is well steamed.

After this she is able to walk about as if nothing unusual had happened.