First Days Maternity - Soothing Care Kit, Cooling Pads, Sitz Bath & Maxi Peri Bottle.

Soothing Care Kit Piles are a common occurrence during pregnancy and after birth, they are the swelling of veins around the bottom. Some studies estimate up to 40% of pregnant women experience this at some point during their pregnancy, if you have them at the moment, remember you are certainly not alone. The issue can be caused by the general weight of carrying your growing baby putting pressure on your pelvic floor as well as the associated pregnancy hormones. If you are experiencing these or want to prevent them, it is important to avoid standing or sitting in the same position for too long, keep moving to maintain healthy blood flow and relieve excess pressure on your pelvic floor. Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fibre and drink lots of water which should help reduce straining when using the toilet. You could also speak to a health professional for personal advice, your midwife, health visitor, GP or pharmacist will all be able to help and advise you on how to make your situation easier. There are no magic cures for this issue, they will usually go away on their own a while after your baby is born, however, there are products available to soothe them and make them easier to live with. This Soothing Care Kit contains: Maxi Peri Bottle This large 650ml capacity peri bottle allows you to fill it with warm water or a magic solution of your choice to soothe and cleanse yourself after going to the toilet. Using this bottle will help you avoid touching the problem with tissue paper which can cause irritation and unnecessary discomfort. Available in a choice of pink or blue. Sitz Bath Simply place on your toilet, fill with approximately two litres of water and soak several times each day. Some people like to add Epsom salts or even ice to the Sitz Bath, you do what is right for you, everyone is different. This is a super easy-to-use piece of equipment that allows you to soak without the need to fully undress. WH Pads WH has been used to help soothe for centuries. This handy flip-lid tub contains 40 soft cotton pads that are great to be used as a compress to soothe those pesky piles. Place a pad on the affected area and leave it in place for as long as possible, you can also use it to wipe the skin. For external use only. Do not use on broken skin.