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Remember: PitPacs from The Cherry Tree are "the trend setting original for therapeutic hot and cold comfort packs" and are especially suitable for pregnancy care. |
PitPac Uses for Pregnancy Care (*)
- in Pregnancy-
warm uses:
- massage the lumbar region with PitPac when pain occurs
- massage carefully the siatica area with PitPac if problems occur
- massage the whole back with PitPac just to feel comfortable & relaxed
- place a cold (long) PitPac on the forehead for headaches
- during Labour -
- to massage the body to relax
- to place on the back for pain relief
- to place above the symphyseous for help in sitting
- to put on the forehead or neck, instead of wet face cloth
- after Delivery -
- use on top of the uterus (for better contraction - less bleeding)
- can also be placed on episiotomy ( when haematoma ) much more comfortable than ice packs!
- and, remember, PitPacs are washable - to be used again & again!
- for Breast-feeding -
- before starting breast-feeding, place warm PitPac on breast ( makes the milk run better )
- for any breast inflammation, treat breast with cold PitPac instead of alcohol or cottage cheese ( much more comfortable .)
- for the Baby's use -
- put on the baby's tummy for cramps / colic relief
- place (long) PitPac on baby's back to get the baby in the correct side positioning
- general side-effect for baby's ( feel comfortable & warm, companion-effect -- babies love them! )
(*) Submitted by : Iris Winkler-Aga, Midwife and IBCLC , and
Dr. Odd Aga, Obstetrician
