Parenthood How-to: Make a Padsicle

Let’s be honest, there are many things that no one tells you about giving birth — adult diapers, peri bottles, catheters, delivering the placenta, and the surprisingly painful “first” bowel movement. One thing that probably doesn’t come as a surprise, though, is the pain and soreness in your lady parts following a vaginal delivery.

You can’t snap your finger and wish away the pain—if only it were that easy. Yet, there are ways to ease pain while you’re recovering. Some women sit on a pillow or ice pack, whereas others get a bit creative and use a padsicle (chilled sanitary napkin or pad) for relief. Watch this video to learn how to make your own padsicle.

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