The point of these DIY padsicles is to help heal and soothe the vagina after giving birth. Store them in the freezer and when you get home you have a handful of soothing pads in your first few days home.
Dont use it neat though 2 drops in to warm water then I soak a piece of medical gauze in it and place on top of the maternity pad works a treat.
Witch hazel pads after birth. If you suffer from hemorrhoids but have never used witch hazel pads its time you add them to your medicine cabinet. This natural treatment that helps prevent and ease inflammation is an almost magical solution to treat sensitive skin. If you are dealing with uncomfortable swelling and superficial irritation due to childbirth or hemorrhoids our selection of the best witch hazel pads is sure to bring some.
Witch Hazel Pads are also sometimes called Tucks pads and man they are great. Tucks pads or Witch Hazel pads are medicated cooling pads. You simply take a few out of the sealed container and lay them in your pad.
The cool pads will feel so good on your healing body. Witch Hazel is a natural recovery technique and helps speed up healing. Postpartum Care Pads Witch hazel is your best friend for the postpartum healing period.
Witch hazel can be used on swollen body parts birth gives your body quite the beating varicose veins and makes a wonderful treatment for two obnoxious new mama problems a sore perineum and hemorrhoids. These soothing pads do wonders for soreness and swelling after vaginal birth. Prepare 18-24 ahead of time.
Witch Hazel with or without alcohol Witch Hazel has been used for centuries to cure all sorts of ailments. During postpartum recovery it is most helpful for treating the inflammation that comes from the pain and swelling in your perineum. It can also help repair skin and fight bacteria.
Mix the tea witch hazel aloe vera gel and lavender in a medium bowl. Unwrap each pad but leave it in its wrapper. Pour 2-4 tablespoons over each pad concentrating on where your sore perineum will be.
Fold pad up and re-wrap. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a gallon zip bag in the freezer. An itchy vagina after birth may indicate that your scars are healing.
Another unpleasant side effect of delivery is lochiaa vaginal discharge of blood mucus and uterine tissue that lasts for. After baby use 3-4 pads per day straight from the freezer to soothe and heal. The spray bottle mixture is a perfect perineum healing spray.
When I had my daughter I took this bottle with me to the birth center and would spray my perineal area each time I would go to the bathroom. Using these witch hazel pads postpartum can help the recovery process after birth. The point of these DIY padsicles is to help heal and soothe the vagina after giving birth.
Mothers that are healing from tears episiotomies or just general inflammation after labor. Padsicles are the best postpartum pads because they are covered in aloe vera witch hazel and lavender oil. All together these reduce pain AND they aid you in healing faster.
A padsicle is a. Ive just has DS1 4 days ago and have just come out of hospital take the witch hazel with you or lavender oil it was my life saver after birth. I still use it now.
Dont use it neat though 2 drops in to warm water then I soak a piece of medical gauze in it and place on top of the maternity pad works a treat. A little jug is also a recommended item youll need this if you have stitches 2 drops of lavender. Heal faster after birth Use padsicles.
Before I gave birth I kept reading about making these pads using witch hazel and they were supposed to help postpartum. I decided every little bit would help so I bought all the products and made my own padsicles and put them in the freezer ready for after my son was born. Let me tell you something.
In this video I demonstrate how to make witch hazel pad popcicle ice pack ice pad to use after delivery of your baby in postpartum. Heal like a natural m. Make about 20 24 I made a full 24 pads with aloe vera witch hazel and lavender essential oil.
Store them in the freezer and when you get home you have a handful of soothing pads in your first few days home. The aloe vera and witch hazel have healing properties so it will actually aid in your healing while giving you some relief. The lavender is just a calming addition.
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