You may be sore or uncomfortable from your birth experience, whether you had a vaginal birth or a cesarean. So now what"
When you?re in the hospital or birth center, there will be many options to soothe and comfort soreness. However, you may want to have the following items at the ready for use at home.
Ice packs
Grab extras from the hospital if you can, but if not use soft gel ice packs to reduce swelling.
Witch hazel medicated pads
These will help with tender and inflamed tissues and help cleanse any stitches or minor tears.
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Sitz bath
Sometimes these go home with you from the hospital, but if not, they?re available at local drug stores, and help to cleanse and provide soothing warmth to the perineum. Feminine hygiene pads of various sizes
Postpartum bleeding can last several weeks but typically reduces over time so having a variety pack is helpful. Remember you don?t want to insert anything vaginally, so tampons are off-limits.
See also: How To Deal With Postpartum Aches

Breast pads
If you?re breastfeeding you may experience some leaking between feedings. Having disposable pads handy to insert into your bra helps you avoid inconvenient trips to the store.
Heating pad
Soreness is common after labor or surgery, but baths are usually not an option for several weeks. Helpful alternatives are electric or microwaveable heating pads?just be careful not to apply directly to the skin or an incision.
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