What is Perineal Care?

Equipment for

Perineal Care
Perineal care Cleansing of the external genitalia,
perineum, & surrounding area.

Waterproof pads
Perineal care is also referred to as “peri-
care” or “perineal-genital” care.
Toilet tissue

Lotion or ointment (If prescribed)

Involves washing the external genitalia Disposable gloves
with soap and water or with water alone or Bath basin
in combination with any commercially Soap
prepared periwash. 2 or 3 washcloths
Dry bath towels
Bath blanket

Why is proper perineal care

important?

Proper perineal care allows

for inspection of the skin. It
keeps the perineal area
clean and less likely to
break down. It also
decreases the risk for
urinary tract infections.
 How do I
clean my
perineum?

When Should You See a Doctor for Post

Wash your hands before doing
perineal care.
Remove the soiled peri-pad
starting at the front (vaginal
area) to the back (anus).
While you are sitting on the
toilet, rinse your perineum. Aim
the bottle opening at your
perineum and spray so the water
Pospartum
perineal moves from front to back. Passing urine more frequently
Pat the area dry with toilet
issues paper or cotton wipes starting at
perineal
the front and moving to the
Common postpartum back.
Put on a fresh peri-pad. Apply
issues include: the peri-pad from front to back
by placing the front part of the
peri-pad against the perineum
Pain control, hygiene, first. Do not touch the inner
surface of the peri-pad.
prevention of
Wash your hands after doing
constipation, and perineal care.
resumption of sexual
activity.
Partum Perineal Problems?
If you have recently delivered a
baby, call your doctor if any of
the following symptoms occur:
Bad-smelling discharge from
your vagina
Burning pain with urination
than usual
Urge to pass urine frequently,
but only going a small amount
Vaginal bleeding, like spotting
Severe pain in your perineum,
pelvis, or lower abdomen
High fever when you are not
sick otherwise
Passing gas or stool through
the vagina
Passing sutures or sponges