Intimate care during and after pregnancy

During pregnancy and the time after childbirth, the body goes through many changes, and this also applies to the intimate area. The tissue may feel more sensitive, swollen, or sore for a period, especially after a vaginal delivery.

Taking care of the intimate area during this time is an important part of the body's recovery. Small aids and gentle products for postpartum intimate care can help make everyday life more comfortable during the first few weeks postpartum.

On this page, we have gathered products designed for intimate hygiene and intimate area care during and after pregnancy.

The intimate area after childbirth

After childbirth, the body needs time to recover. The intimate area can feel swollen, warm, or extra sensitive during the first days and weeks after birth.

It is common to experience:

• soreness in the intimate area
  
• swelling of the tissue
  
• bleeding during the postpartum period
  
• a feeling of sensitive skin
  

During this time, gentle intimate hygiene after childbirth can help make everyday life more comfortable.

Gentle cleansing and intimate hygiene

After childbirth, many recommend rinsing the intimate area with lukewarm water when using the toilet instead of using toilet paper. A peri bottle for postpartum use can be a practical tool to keep the area clean in a gentle way.

Gentle cleansing can feel especially soothing when the skin is sensitive or when the intimate area needs a little extra care during the healing period.

Products for postpartum intimate care

There are several products that can facilitate intimate care after childbirth. Many choose to have certain items ready even before the baby is born.

Common products for intimate care after childbirth include:

• large maternity pads
  
• postpartum underwear
  
• peri bottle
  
• gentle products for intimate area care
  

Having these items ready can make the first period after childbirth a little easier.

Intimate care as part of the body's recovery

The time after childbirth is largely about recovery – both for the body and for life as a new parent. Taking care of the intimate area is a part of this process.

Small self-care routines can help make everyday life more comfortable during the postpartum period and give the body the conditions to recover at its own pace.

Plume's products are developed with a focus on the body during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the first time after childbirth.