What is Postpartum Padsicle or ‘chilled sanitary napkin’?
Are you a mom-to-be and are you getting all those things packed for your hospital visit like baby dress, napkins, diapers, pads, maternity wear etc. Then make sure you include Postpartum Padsicles as well to this hospital bag.
What is a Padsicle?
The word Padsicle comes from pad + popsicle. Padsicles, or frozen sanitary pads, are used to reduce the discomfort that arises post vaginal delivery. A padsicle is basically a chilled sanitary napkin coated with herbs and essential oils. This can be used in place of regular napkin to relieve pain and encourage healing after a vaginal delivery.
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Why you must use a Padsicle after vaginal delivery?
1. Provide relief from swollen and sore labia
2. Help in reducing the pain and inflammation if any
3. Since padsicles are coated with healing herbs such as eucalyptus, tea tree, etc. it can help in preventing infections such as candida, streptococci, staphylococci, etc.
What all things will you need to make Padsicles?
You cannot buy padsicles in stores, but can make it at home itself using few ingredients
Make padsicles using maxi pads as they are designed to hold excess blood flow
Aloe Vera gel has very good healing and soothing properties. Pick up a brand that is 100% organic.
3. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel help reduce swelling, irritation, injury, bleeding and inflammation. Make sure you buy alcohol free organic witch hazel.
4. Additional Herb oil
You can also include rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus oil etc, if you wish
5. A Spray Bottle
To spray all these ingredients onto the pads. This will prevent the pad from getting too much wet
6. Zip pouch/bags
To store them in freezer
How to make Padsicles
Take a big glass bowl and add all ingredients like witch hazel, aloe vera, and rosemary etc
Mix it well and pour it into the spray bottle
Open and spread the sanitary pad on a clean surface
Spray the liquid on the entire pad (The pad should not be too wet)
Fold and keep the bag back in its original wrapper
Put all of them in a freezer-safe bag and put it in the freezer
How to use a Padsicle?
Use them in the same way as you use a regular sanitary pad. You can place the padsicle inside an adult diaper to manage heavy flow during initial days. Remember to change your padsicle at least every four hours.
Tip for Mom-to-be: Ensure you have your postpartum recovery bag also ready with you before heading to the hospital
