Effect of Maternity Cooling Gel Pad on Episiotomy Pain Among Postnatal Mothers

Maj Rajeswari S, Maj Sabita Balakrishnan, Col Geetha R

Abstract: Background: Episiotomy is frequently practiced in Indian obstetric settings, especially among primigravida women, often leading to perineal pain that interferes with early recovery. Maternity cooling gel pads offer a safe, non-pharmacological method to manage such pain. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of maternity cooling gel pad application on episiotomy pain among postnatal mothers. Methods: A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group pre-test/post-test study was conducted on 68 postnatal mothers (34 experimental, 34 control) at a tertiary care hospital. Pain was assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) before and after maternity cooling gel pad application over two days. Data were analyzed with SPSS v22 using t-tests and RMANOVA. Results: Pre-test pain scores were similar in both groups. The experimental group showed a significant reduction (Day 1: 5.62???0.74; Day 2: 3.44???0.61) compared to controls (Day 1: 7.38???0.65; Day 2: 6.74???0.75; p?

Keywords: Episiotomy pain, maternity cooling gel pad, postnatal care, nursing intervention, cryotherapy

How to Cite?: Maj Rajeswari S, Maj Sabita Balakrishnan, Col Geetha R, "Effect of Maternity Cooling Gel Pad on Episiotomy Pain Among Postnatal Mothers", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1583-1588, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25725215141, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25725215141