"Padsicles" for postpartum pain (DIY instructions)

krisleico · July 2014

I'm a FTM, so no experience here, but both my SILs used these and gave me their extra supplies. So I put some together this weekend, and thought I'd pass along the "recipe" in case others wanted to try. Can't hurt!

Supplies:

20-24 Maxi Pads

Aloe Vera Gel (not liquid concentrate)

Witch Hazel (make sure it's alcohol-free)

Lavender essential oil

Aluminum foil

Instructions:

1) Apply a liberal layer of aloe vera all over pad

2) Pour about a teaspoon of witch hazel over aloe vera

3) Sprinkle on a few drops of lavender essential oil

4) Wrap each pad in foil and freeze for use in your early postpartum days

lexxctpx · July 2014

Thank you so much! Been procrastinating looking this up and this sounds like a great "recipe."

Nuclearcupcake · July 2014

Sounds great! They gave me a few things to put on a pad after I had my son that numbed my stitches. It was glorious!! I really hope I get those things again, if not I'll definitely try this.

MNdesigner · July 2014

Do the pads still function as pads (i.e. absorbing ick) with all that stuff on them?

ungraceful13 · July 2014

STM saying OMG these are awesome. Loved them!

krisleico · July 2014

MNdesigner said:

Do the pads still function as pads (i.e. absorbing ick) with all that stuff on them?

I assume they still absorb, but maybe @ungraceful13 can speak from experience...

ungraceful13 · July 2014

krisleico said:

MNdesigner said:

Do the pads still function as pads (i.e. absorbing ick) with all that stuff on them?

I assume they still absorb, but maybe @ungraceful13 can speak from experience...

Yes. I didn't keep one on for long but it worked for as long as I needed it to.

AmyP523 · July 2014

I'm actually making these right now. It smells heavenly!

mustangchick6504 · July 2014

Anyone know where you can get the aloe vera gel? I can't find any at my local groceries.

rainbowwillow · July 2014

Try looking for aloe Vera gel at a drug store.

They also have these:

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