Peri pads?

greenplum

One item on my midwifes list of things we'll need for homebirth us "large peri pads." I cannot find anything labeled as such in the drugstore or online...help!

What kind of "pads" did you use postpartum? Looking for natural items ideally...but on a budget. Thanks!

L0L0

Towels for the labor? Or are they talking about your post birth bleeding? I used heavy flow overnight pads for a couple or days. My DD wears cloth diapers and I think an adult could definitely use small prefolds for bleeding if you want organic cotton/no chemicals. And then the baby could use them. But I actually have never heard of peri pads, so maybe I'm way off.

Kattank12

I think your midwife is talking about these https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Perineal-Warm-Cold-Pads/dp/B000K6UJIW I used them in the hospital and took some home with me too. They help with the pain and swelling after birth.

You can also make your own https://intheknowmom.net/diy-padsicles-musthave-postpartum-item/

HTH

aylafsu88

They may also be talking about witch hazel pads. They can help with the pain and inflammation down there. I bought them from the drug store and they are called Tucks.

greenplum

Many thanks for the helpful replies!