Ice pack induced perineal analgesia after spontaneous vaginal birth: Randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSION: By applying an ice-pack for 10min to the perineum, effective pain relief is achieved, that is maintained for between 1h 45min and 2h.
PMID: 29337008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - January 11, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Francisco AA, De Oliveira SMJV, Steen M, Nobre MRC, De Souza EV Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research