In late pregnancy, use heated before perineal massage and in labour to relax muscles and help the surrounding tissue stretch. This is essentially preparing the perineal area for delivery. After birth, use it frozen to soothe swelling and inflammation after birth on your perineum or across your C-section incision.

Once heated or frozen, slide the strip into the fabric slip for extra comfort and place inside your underwear. Layer under a pad or Peri Wipes for complete postpartum care.

HEAT THERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

Place gel pad in the microwave for the time indicated below. Do not microwave for more than 20 seconds in total. Always test temperature with your hand prior to use. Run fingertips over gel pad to disperse any hot spots and ensure even distribution of gel within the pad. Use for a maximum period of 15 minutes.

700 watts: 15 seconds

1000 watts: 13 seconds

1250 watts: 10 seconds

COLD THERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

Freeze for 2 hours or submerge in icy water until desired temperature is reached. Use for a maximum period of 15 minutes.

No, you don't have to put frozen condom in your undies (seriously, that's what the hospital used to give out), Peri Soother is a much better option. Hot and cold therapy is easy and hugely effective in birth prep and recovery, and Peri Soother does both. Keep it handy in late pregnancy and early postpartum.