Can frozen condoms help with pain after birth?

"Get a maximum stock of condoms!" Martin Wanless gives this tip to all women who have just had a birth.

Please what?!

No, this is not about sex, but a remedy for pain after birth. The Australian is a new father and writes a blog about it. And there he also told openly about the pain in the vagina, which tormented his wife after the birth? after all, everything is pretty sore and swollen down there after the baby squeezes through the birth canal.

The two of them found a very special trick on the net they tried out: they filled condoms with water and put them in the freezer. Once they were well chilled, the woman put her on her wounds, which was good for her.

"This has nothing to do with male showing off, delusional or wishful thinking," writes Wanless. "But they have the ideal shape to sit between the legs of a woman and to ease the pain and swelling a bit."

Experts warn against introducing condoms into the vagina

The condom as a cooling pad is actually a good idea, but it carries risks. Women should get the Do not introduce condoms into the vaginaadvises midwife Amelia Henning. Because the condoms are not sterile."The risk of infection during childbirth is much higher than usual, so you should not introduce anything into the vagina as long as the bleeding lasts and it is still sore," the midwife told Self magazine. And the last thing the mother of a newborn needs now is an extra inflammation!

In addition, there is the Risk of frostbitewhen the frozen condom is placed directly on the skin.

Only use condoms outside

What you can do but without much risk: The frozen condom only on the outside of the dam (the area between the vagina and anus) put? and wrapped in a washcloth or towel.

Otherwise: Take care! And do you get a pillow with a hole in the middle? what helps with hemorrhoids, also helps after birth! ;-)