First Days Maternity Perineal Cold Packs 6s

The First Days Maternity Perineal Cold Packs are single-use instant cold packs shaped to sit comfortably in your underwear, designed to promote healing and to help reduce the pain, swelling and bruising of the perineal area following childbirth. This pack of 6 gives you a supply of cooling relief for those tender first days after a vaginal birth, whether at the hospital or once you're home.

Unlike ice packs or DIY "padsicles", these packs activate instantly with a firm squeeze, so there's no freezer needed and no risk of freezer burn against sensitive skin. That makes them easy to keep in your maternity or hospital bag, ready to use the moment you need them. They're a drug-free form of pain relief, which means they don't interfere with breastfeeding or any other medication you may be taking — and because each pack is very absorbent, it can be worn on its own without a separate maternity pad or sanitary towel.

How it works

• Instant activation: Squeezing the pad ruptures an inner chamber, and a shake mixes the contents to create the cooling effect — no fridge or freezer required.
• Gentle, controlled cooling: The comfortable cooling sensation lasts around 20 minutes, which is the recommended length of time for a single session of cooling therapy.
• Drug-free relief: The cold works with your body to ease discomfort without any medication, so it won't interfere with breastfeeding or other medicines.

How to use

1. Fold the pack in half and squeeze firmly until you hear or feel the inner chamber "pop".
2. Shake well to mix the ingredients and activate the cooling effect.
3. Place the pack in your underwear, just as you would a regular maternity towel or pad.
4. For an even colder feel, spray or sprinkle a small amount of water onto the pack before shaking.
5. While wearing it, adjust your position or rock gently forwards and backwards to remix the contents and refresh the cool.

Use for around 20 minutes at a time.

Best for

The First Days Maternity Perineal Cold Packs are a good option for parents who:

• Want soothing, drug-free cooling for the perineum after a vaginal birth
• Have had stitches following birth and are looking for gentle comfort in that area
• Prefer the convenience of instant packs they can pack in a hospital bag without needing a freezer
• Would rather not layer a cold pack over a separate maternity pad

Good to know

These are a Class IIa medical device carrying the CE mark. Cooling therapy is recommended for only 20 minutes at a time. Cold packs support comfort and hygiene; they don't replace the care and advice of your midwife or healthcare provider, so do check in with them about your recovery and any concerns such as heavy bleeding, increasing pain or signs of infection.