First Days Maternity: Instant Perineal Cold Packs
£11.50
First Days Maternity award-winning Instant Perineal Cold Packs are designed to promote healing and reduce pain, swelling, and bruising in the perineal area following childbirth.
Easy to use, simply squeeze the pad firmly to rupture the inner chamber and shake to activate the cooling effect. Place the pack in your underwear, just like a regular maternity towel or pad. The soothing cooling sensation lasts around 20 minutes, and it is recommended to use cooling therapy for only 20 minutes at a time. These packs are highly absorbent, so there’s no need to use them with additional maternity pads or sanitary towels.
Gentler and safer than ice packs or directly applied ‘padsicles’, our cold packs eliminate the risk of freezer burn. With instant activation, they can be used wherever needed, making them perfect for your maternity or hospital bag as they do not require a freezer. Suitable for immediate post-birth use, they provide drug-free pain relief that does not interfere with breastfeeding or other medications. These cold packs are especially beneficial if you require stitches post-birth, as up to 90% of women experience some degree of tearing during vaginal delivery, and even a tiny graze can be sore.
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Product purpose
Childbirth is inherently painful, and postpartum ice packs can be a significant help in relieving vaginal and perineal pain. Even those who have had a smooth birthing experience will experience discomfort as their body recovers from childbirth and the changes brought by pregnancy.
Postpartum ice packs are an excellent way to soothe vaginal and perineal pain, as studies have shown they can significantly reduce pain and swelling. Generally, you place the ice pack into the large underwear provided by the hospital and cover it.
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Instant Perineal Cold Packs
6 per pack
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How to use
To use the Instant Perineal Cold Pack, follow these steps:
Activate the Pack: Fold the pack in half and squeeze tightly until you hear or feel the ‘pop’. It requires a good amount of force, but don’t worry, you won’t break it by pressing or squeezing too hard.
Shake Well: After activating, shake the cold pack vigorously to mix the ingredients and activate the cooling effect. The better the ingredients are mixed, the more effective your cold pack will be.
Enhance Cooling: For even colder temperatures, spray or sprinkle a small amount of water onto the cold pack before shaking.
Adjust for Comfot: When wearing the cold pack, adjust your position or rock forwards and backwards to remix the ingredients and enhance the cooling sensation.
Combine with Witch Hazel Pads: For maximum post-birth soothing, place Witch Hazel Pads on top of your Instant Perineal Cold Pack. Using these products together provides the best relief.
By following these steps, you can ensure effective and soothing relief with your Instant Perineal Cold Pack.