Being a DIY mom about to give birth, I knew I had to make myself Padsicles before Evelynne blessed our world. I am sure some of you are wondering…. what is a Padsicle and why do I need them after I give birth?
A Padsicle is a pad with aloe, witch hazel and lavender essential oil on pad and then kept in the freezer. The Padsicle is a must have after a vaginal birth because it helps to soothe the “ring of fire” or the burning sensation from stretching, possibly tearing your vagina after a vaginal birth. As tiny as these babies look after birth, while a mom is trying to push one out…. it hurts and burns for days, sometimes weeks after the birth! The Padsicle is a great way to soothe the pain and sit a little more comfortable after birth.
Step 1: Gather your supplies- Aloe Vera Gel, Witch Hazel, Lavender Essential Oil and Pads (I prefer long ones with wings for after birth)
Step 2: Open the pad up but do NOT throw out any part of the wrapper
Step 3: Squirt Aloe Vera on the pad. Does not need to be very much.
Step 4: Carefully add a few drops of witch hazel on the Pad. A squirt/spray bottle would work better than my attempt at carefully pouring the bottle.
Step 5: Add a couple of drops of Lavender Oil on the pad.
Step 6: Rewrap the pad and place 8 in a large ziploc bag. Place the bag in the freezer until you are ready to use them.
The Padsicles were great for my post partum healing and I hope these will help other women after they give birth so please share this post with a pregnant woman you know.
I wish I had known about this when I was having my babies.
Oh wow I wish I knew about this six months ago, it definitely would have helped my healing! Thank you for sharing for all the expectant mamas.
I had 4 caesars but this sounds wonderfully healing. I have just discovered the wonders of aloe and I am a big fan!!
I wish I had read this when I had my baby. This seems to be so effective
This is such a soothing idea I can feel the relief right now just from reading it. I used something similar when I’ve given birth in the past since I had episiotomies (third degree), and tears. Curiously, my fourth birth which wasn’t in the hospital, but was a water birth in a home like birth center, was tear and episiotomy free.
Great idea and I’m sure saves a lot of money! Iv seen the sprays they have for postpartum but this is great as it serves 2 purposes, assuming this also helps with the bleeding right?