Instant, Drug-Free Perineal Pain Relief.

Up to 85% of women sustain some degree of perineal trauma during vaginal delivery. It is one of the most common causes of postpartum pain and a significant contributor to postnatal morbidity.

Perineal trauma — ranging from minor grazes to significant lacerations — causes acute pain, swelling, and bruising that can interfere with sitting, walking, breastfeeding positioning, and early newborn care. Conventional ice packs are bulky, require freezing, and are not designed for the perineal anatomy.

Peri-Pad delivers targeted cold therapy directly to the perineal area using an anatomically shaped, self-activating pad. Cold therapy reduces local inflammation, numbs pain receptors, and decreases oedema — providing meaningful relief in the critical first 24–72 hours post-delivery without any pharmacological intervention.

• Reduces acute perineal pain in the first 24–72 hours post-delivery
• Decreases localised swelling and bruising at the trauma site
• No freezer required — ready to use immediately after delivery
• Anatomical shape provides comfortable, targeted coverage
• Drug-free — safe alongside breastfeeding and other postpartum medications

Episiotomy rates in South Africa remain significant, particularly in medically assisted deliveries. The surgical incision and subsequent repair create a defined wound site that is acutely painful in the postpartum period.

An episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum performed to facilitate delivery. The sutured repair is painful, prone to swelling, and sensitive to pressure — making sitting and basic mobility uncomfortable. Pain management in the first days post-episiotomy directly affects the mother's ability to care for her newborn and establish breastfeeding.

Cold therapy is a first-line recommendation for episiotomy pain management in international midwifery and obstetric guidelines. Peri-Pad provides consistent, controlled cold delivery to the episiotomy site without the risk of ice burn or the inconvenience of conventional ice packs. Its single-use design is particularly important for wound hygiene in the immediate post-repair period.

• First-line cold therapy for episiotomy pain — aligned with international guidelines
• Reduces swelling and tension at the sutured repair site
• Single-use design maintains wound hygiene
• Controlled cold delivery reduces ice burn risk versus conventional ice packs
• Supports earlier comfortable sitting and ambulation post-episiotomy

Spontaneous perineal tears occur in approximately 70% of vaginal deliveries. First- and second-degree tears are the most common and are associated with significant postpartum perineal pain, even when sutured.

Natural tears — particularly second-degree tears involving the perineal muscle — are painful and slow to heal. The perineal area is under constant pressure from sitting, walking, and caring for a newborn, which prolongs discomfort and can delay healing. Many mothers are reluctant to use oral analgesia while breastfeeding, making non-pharmacological pain relief particularly valuable.

Peri-Pad offers an effective, drug-free alternative for managing the pain and swelling of perineal tears. Regular cold therapy application in the first 48–72 hours reduces the inflammatory response at the tear site, decreases pain intensity, and supports the conditions for optimal tissue healing — without any systemic medication.

• Reduces pain and swelling associated with first- and second-degree tears
• Drug-free — ideal for breastfeeding mothers avoiding oral analgesia
• Supports the anti-inflammatory phase of wound healing
• Convenient single-use format for use at home after hospital discharge
• Portable — can be used anywhere without access to a freezer