Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Ice Packs?

A girl on another board I post on was asking about this, and you guys are the best ones I know to ask!

She's looking for the pads with ice packs. She said she had them with her first child, and they felt wonderful "down there". I've looked at some medical supply websites, but can't find anything? Anyone know who makes them and what they're called? TIA-Andrea

Featured Replies

Try a frozen bag of peas. :chuckle

Wierd. Pads with ice?

Why may I ask? :)

Z

1. I use a newborn diaper, cut a slit in it, and put crushed ice in padding. No leaking, works like a charm.

2. Also, a non latex glove, stuffed w/crushed ice and rubber-banded closed. Cover w/ an aloe lotion baby wipe and place to sore area, feels deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevine. This is great for many different kinds of lacerations, not just perineal.

Ok....is this for post partum care? I was trying to figure out why anyone would want ice 'down there' during pregnancy.

Thanks.

Z

some people get hemorrhoids or perineal swelling during pregnancy, particularly the later stages......

some people get hemorrhoids or perineal swelling during pregnancy, particularly the later stages......

Ahhhh......I see. Makes sense now.

Z

I'll look at work to find out the brand name of the ice pads we use, but I have a feeling that since they're used by hospitals, they're probably very expensive. Not to mention that your friend would have to pay for shipping as well.

Deb's idea (using the newborn diapers) has to be far more cost effective.

  • Admin
A girl on another board I post on was asking about this, and you guys are the best ones I know to ask!

She's looking for the pads with ice packs. She said she had them with her first child, and they felt wonderful "down there". I've looked at some medical supply websites, but can't find anything? Anyone know who makes them and what they're called? TIA-Andrea

Hello, Aneroo,

I have racked my brain trying to remember the brand name of the peri ice pak (disposable ice packs for the perineum)...at our hospital. For some reason, the 3M company stands out......Maybe try contacting the OB/L&D department at your hospital and find out the brand name.

SmilinBlueyes probably remembers the brand name......

We use "Cool Peri-Pad" they are made by Centurion. On the package is the address 301 Catrell Dr., Howell, MI 48843. 1-800-248-4058

I work on Tues. PM. I'll let you know what brand we use. Speaking from personal experience, they are FABULOUS!! And they feel better than real ice, even crushed, which gets very cold and can be hard and sharp.

Try a frozen bag of peas. :chuckle

Wierd. Pads with ice?

Why may I ask? :)

Z

:chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

I'm at work on a break now, we use "Kwik-Kold" perineal cold packs, made by Cardinal Health. Here's the website:http://www.cardinal.com/mps/brands/thermal/home.asp#maternity but I don't know where you cold actually buy them.

These packs don't stay cold superlong, and don't absorb well. A diaper or maxi-pad filled with ice, as Deb suggested, seems to be much more effective for severe swelling, plus is more comfortable and absorbs much better.

We use the diaper trick. It's convenient ... plus very absorbent ... can be a little bulky but overall works great!

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
Go to topic listing

Currently Reading 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.