witch hazel "pads" for sore perineum

Jennifer&James · March 2010

Hi Ladies,

I am due in 3 weeks. I have been reading that I might want to buy witch hazel pads for post-natal perineum soreness.

Have any of you used those?

Did you freeze them or just wipe yourself with them? I have read about freezing them...

Thanks in advance for replies.

doyous&idos · March 2010

Target has witch hazel wipes that I used for pp hemroids. I had a c-section but still found them really helpful.

lilbugs momma · March 2010

I put them on my pad in my undies. It made all the difference.

mbgreenwalt · March 2010

I know some people poured witch hazel on regular pads, rolled them and froze them.

I bought the Preperation H pads with witch hazl and wiped with those. It helps a lot.

crysbena · March 2010

I put tucks in my pad... froze tucks in the pad too... and bought witch hazel cleansing wipes to clean up gently...

aocain02@yahoo.com · March 2010

Get some dermoplast too while you're shopping. I would spray down there with the dermoplast and then layer tucks pads on my pad and it would give me some relief. I had an episiotomy and tore.

misserinrose · March 2010

The hospital should give you some. Request extra before you leave! I put them on my pad, like peas in a pod. lol. I also agree with the Dermoplast spray. The hospital gave me that too. I have a 3rd degree tear and they both help with the pain!

FinallyWed! · March 2010

My hospital gave them to me with my recovery bag. Like other people said, they're great to layer on your pad from front to back to sooth all your sore spots.

xvicki11 · March 2010

I put the witch hazel pads in my pad. The nurse at the hospital told me that on the day they were discharging me to ask for a new container and I could just take them home, so that's what I did. Take all the advice the nurses give you, mine were the best! Good Luck!