Self-care applies to ALL your parts

Your vagina has done SO MUCH work for you in the birth process. Thank her properly by taking care of her and giving her the FULL spa treatment. This loving vaginal care doesn't mean only immediately after delivery in the hospital. This gently loving care needs to extend at home as well. With that in mind, let's talk about PADSICLES!

Here are all the ways padsicles help with the healing process:

• Soothes swollen tissue

• Reduces inflammation

• Provides pain relief

• Helps with infection when combined with tea tree and eucalyptus

Postpartum Padsicle Recipe 

• Super or overnight fragrance-free maxi pad with wings

• 2 cups alcohol-free witch hazel (astringent properties)

• 1 cup alcohol-free aloe (soothing properties)

• 2-4 drops of therapeutic grade lavender (antimicrobial properties)

• 2-3 drops tea tree or eucalyptus oil

Combine all ingredients in a bowl to be applied.

Unwrap the pad leaving the backing attached. 

Spoon the solution on the pad but not soaking through entirely. The pad still needs to be able to absorb. 

Fold the pad back up in its packaging. Store all prepared padsicles in a large freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer until needed.

Essential oils additions:

• Thyme - more antimicrobial

• Goldseal - astringent and microbial

• Rosemary - antiseptic

• Comfrey or calendula- anti-inflammatory