Even if your perineum doesn’t tear during childbirth, it will still be sore and swollen for a few days after delivery. If you did have some tearing or lacerations, it could be painful for several weeks.

No Need for refilling mid toilet break! - The Ninja Mama upside down peri bottle ensures you have plenty of soothing spray at your fingertips. The extra long 7 inch spout means no need for awkward bending to get into the correct position. The water dilutes the urine, which reduces the stinging feeling some women experience. Once you have finished, you may want to use toilet paper to gently pat the area dry but do not wipe as this will irritate your skin. Organic Pre-Birth Preparation Oil: A unique blend of natural ingredients to help condition and nourish perineum skin, promoting skin elasticity and reducing the chance of tearing during birth

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Although peri bottles are more commonly used in the United States, they are becoming much more popular here too and you can buy them in a number of places both in store and online. Our Post-Birth Wash Bottle provides a gentle stream of cleansing water, even when using up-side-down

You will also bleed for up to six weeks after your baby was born. This discharge – known as lochia – can be quite heavy initially as your uterus is shedding its lining. It’s not surprising then that going for your first wee after giving birth can cause an uncomfortable stinging or burning sensation. And some new mums swear by using a peri bottle to soothe their perineum and help it to heal. What is a peri bottle? This sounds painful, and it is. However, woman to woman, some form of perineal tearing happens to most of us during childbirth, so it’s probably something you should prepare for. How a Peri Bottle Can Help As you start to push, your baby will move into your vagina and begin to “crown” — exiting your body head first (hopefully!) into the world. Although babies are small, your perineal area will still need to stretch significantly to allow your baby’s body to pass through. This is what the perineum is made to do. Kate: I would recommend this product because it’s so easy to use. It also means I save a lot of time keeping my stitches clean in the first days and weeks after childbirth. It is a lot easier to use this product rather than having a shower or running a bath after going to the toilet every time and therefore saves a lot of time.

NEW Extra Absorbent Maternity Pads: Designed specifically for Lochia and crafted from soft, breathable and dermatologically tested materials providing you with the comfort and protection you need straight after birth Most new mums will tell you that giving birth isn’t exactly a comfortable experience and when it comes to going to the toilet afterwards, just the thought of it can be a little terrifying. Jasmin: Being tender and sore after birth is a given. If you are one of the many women to have some stitches and grazes then this little bottle will be great to help to keep stitches clean and hopefully avoid infections. As it comes with a collapsible spout and a little store away pouch which is very discreet, it’s perfect to pop it into your hospital bag or handbag for when out and about after birth. Would you recommend this to other parents?