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Ready-to-freeze pads with witch hazel and aloe to cool a sore perineum
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Plenty of mums make their own 'padsicles' by freezing pads soaked in witch hazel. These do the job for you. Each pad is filled with a gel made with witch hazel and organic aloe vera, ready to chill in the fridge or freezer before your due date.
They stay soft and bendy even when frozen, so they shape to your body. Lay one on top of your maternity pad for cooling relief on a sore, swollen or stitched perineum.
Each one is individually wrapped and fragrance free, so it's easy to grab one at 3am.
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