The pillow is wedged, and has a cutout to relieve pressure on your vulva and tailbone if you have any injuries. It’s affordable, and easy to get on Amazon. Consider packing a perineal pressure relief pillow to ease discomfort.” -Laura Rubin, PT, DPT “Never underestimate how difficult sitting can feel after a vaginal delivery. Try icing every few hours, or after every time you pee for cooling relief” - Andrea Levkowitz, PT, DPT #2. Plus they have a soft lining which is gentle against your healing vulvar tissues. They are the kind that you pop and shake to turn cold, so they don’t take up space in your freezer at home, and are convenient for the hospital. “I like the Medline Perineal Cooling Packs. I was glad I brought my own! I like the Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pads because they cool and absorb any postpartum bleeding or bladder leakage” - Laura Rubin, PT, DPT “My experience was that the ice they gave me to help soothe things after birth was a frozen glove, which was not comfortable. Hospitals don't always have cooling packs designed to fit comfortably between your legs, so it's ideal if you can bring your own. Perineal cooling packsĪ little ice goes a long way to ease pain, help you sit comfortably, and ease those tricky trips to the bathroom in the early postpartum. To give your body the TLC it deserves in those first few days after birth, be sure to add the following to your go-bag: #1. So we asked our expert pelvic physical therapists to curate their own list of must-haves. There are plenty of packing lists available out there, but few include essential items to support your tender pelvic floor and abdominals.
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