Postpartum Starter Kit
- Extra Absorbent Maternity Pads: Designed specifically for post-birth providing you with the comfort and protection you need straight after birth
- Discreet & Absorbent Maternity Pads: Keeping you covered later in your recovery for when postpartum bleeding starts to slow
- Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad with Hygiene Sleeves: Helps provide soothing comfort and effective pain relief after birth
- Postpartum Padsicles: Simple, soothing moments straight from your fridge or freezer
- 10 x Extra Absorbent Maternity Pads
- 12 x Discreet & Absorbent Maternity Pads
- 1 x Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad
- 12 x Hygiene Sleeves
- 8 x Postpartum Padsicles
Extra Absorbent Maternity Pads: Use straight after giving birth. Unwrap the individual pad and peel off the backing strip. Place inside pants and push firmly to secure the adhesive. Replace every 4 hours, or when needed. Move onto our Discreet & Absorbent Maternity Pads from week 2, or when you post-birth bleeding noticeably begins to slow.
Discreet & Absorbent Maternity Pads: Unwrap the individual pad and remove the adhesive backing. Place in pats and push down firmly to secure. Replace every 4 hours, or as needed.
Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad: To use cold: Freeze pad for at least 4 hours before use, then place into a disposable sleeve and apply for 20 minutes for effective perineal, haemorrhoidal or C-section pain relief. Allow at least one hour between uses or as directed by your healthcare professional.
To use warm: Place the pad inside the microwave, lying flat, for the time indicated below:
16 seconds at 1250 watts
19 seconds at 1000 watts
25 seconds at 700 watts
Alternatively, submerge in a water bath that is no longer boiling for 1 – 2 minutes.
Gently massage the warm pad to evenly distribute heat as indicated by the colour-changing pearls.
Always test your warm pad’s temperature prior to use. Place the pad into a disposable sleeve and apply to the abdomen for 20 minutes for soothing relief postnatal uterine cramping.
After each use, thoroughly clean the gel pad with mild soap and water and rinse thoroughly until all soap and residue is removed. Allow to air dry completely prior to next use.
CAUTION: For external use only. Use only as directed. Always test pack temperature prior to application. Prolonged application may cause injury, including burns. Do not use on infants. Do not use if you have poor circulation. Do not use heat therapy on stitches or an open wound. Do not fall asleep using pack. Keep out of reach of children. For extreme, prolonged or chronic pain, contact your physician. Heating beyond suggested time may damage or destroy pack. Do not puncture pack and/or ingest contents.
Hygiene Sleeves: Place the Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad into the disposable hygiene sleeve and apply for perineal or abdominal pain relief.
Our Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad is especially effective when used alongside our other award-winning Birth Preparation & Recovery Range.
Postpartum Padsicles: Ensure gel is evenly distributed by gently massaging the full length of the pouch several times before either freezing in the freezer, or cooling in the fridge for at least 24 hours.
Gently flex the pouch to release the pad before opening then place the pad on top of your maternity pad so it has direct contact with your skin.
FAQ
Our postpartum kit is the perfect selection for mums starting out after giving birth. With a small range of products for both soothing comfort and recovery you can decide what combination might be right for you in your fourth trimester.
For most women post-birth bleeding (or Lochia) is heavier than your typical period so a trusted pad designed by experts should be top of your recovery kit.
After childbirth many mums suffer from varying degrees of soreness around the perineum and beyond. Our range of hot and cold products fit close to your body and can help to relieve those sore areas when you need it most.
You can use the Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad with maternity pads. Simply fit your maternity pad first, then apply the Cold & Warm Post-Birth Relief Pad within a hygiene sleeve on top for effective pain relief.
Most new mums will bleed for up to 6 weeks after giving birth so maternity pads with wings for extra protection are recommended. Like period pads they will require changing as needed, or around every 4 hours, so it’s likely you’ll need around 250 maternity pads over this period.