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You Got This Mama š¤ Postpartum Mommy Essentials
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items I'm a mom of two little girls and I get to work with new and expecting mothers as a labor and delivery nurse! I am passionate about helping people/new moms and spreading my knowledge. š¤
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Clothing
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I love this nursing bra/top so much!!!! Paired with high waisted comfy pants, you're set!!! Cutest postpartum mom ever!
SublimeĀ® Bamboo Maternity & Nursing Longline Bra - Kindred Bravely
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Seamless and buttery soft nursing bras!
Ultra Soft & Omni Maternity Nursing Bra
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I hated wearing anything but a comfy outfit during postpartum! These are so comfortable and grocery store acceptable!
The Build Your Own Wash Wear SpareĀ® Everyday Jogger Bundle
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I love this mix and match bundle! You will need a few nursing bras, so smart to bundle them! Plus, this brand is amazing, good quality bras! (sorry amazon)
Mix-and-Match Nursing & Pumping Bra Bundle
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I love this bra because it is comfy and you can wear with a lower cut shirt/dress! Also NO removable padding, no worries about the padding getting scrunched up/coming out in the wash!
Signature SublimeĀ® Contour Maternity & Nursing Bra | Beige
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Theses are the only nursing bra I liked (from Target)! They do NOT have removable pads in them that can get all messed up in the wash like a bathing suite has! They are still so comfortable and make it so easy to breastfeed and pump! I have actually ...
Women's Nursing Seamless Bra - Audenā¢ Black M
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Soo comfortable! The perfect top and bottom pajama set! I love bamboo so much, seriously bamboo everything! The material is super soft and a natural material š¤
Clea Bamboo Long Sleeve Pajama Set | Black
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So perfect to take to the hospital to wear after baby is born (not super convenient for an IV). I love this long shirt, I'd wear it every day if I could, especially the first few weeks postpartum. Long shirts/dresses were my best friend during that ...
Clea Bamboo Long Sleeve Sleep Shirt | Slate Blue
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Robes are so perfect during postpartum! Honestly sometimes I'd just wear this at home and call it a day, so convenient and soo comfortable!
Emmaline Robe | Twilight
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Oh SO soft!! The most perfect robe! Its so nice to have/treat yourself as a new mommy!
Clea Bamboo Robe | Burgundy Plum
Perineal Comfort/Bathroom Essentials
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Perfect for the car ride home and sitting for the first couple days! Especially if you have torn at all!
Frida Mom Perineal Comfort Cushion - 3ct
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So nice to have for perineal soothing and comfort! Keep 1 in freezer and 1 in the cupboard ready to heat up.
Lansinoh Hot and Cold Pads for Postpartum Essentials - 2ct
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Love this is an option! Organic cotton for the win!
Rael Organic Disposable Period Underwear - L/XL - 5ct
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Amazing kit! I especially love the Frida peri bottle. It is my favorite peri bottle!
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit with Peri Bottle
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Helps with healing and soothing
Lansinoh Soothing Sitz Bath Salts Postpartum Essentials - 10oz
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It's recommended to placed in fridge and then spray in peri pad, so so soothing š A grand peri-spray! Better product than the hospital.
Earth Mama Organics Herbal Perineal Spray - 4 fl oz
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I love earth mama!! Better ingredients and works well, music to my ears š
Earth Mama Organics Postpartum Recovery Collection
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These may be a little cheaper compared to other organic cotton pads! I definitely recommend organic cotton pads for postpartum and when those periods come back.
L . Organic Cotton Topsheet Ultra Thin Pads Duo Pack ā Super / Overnight Absorbency - 32ct
Self Care/Mental Health
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I have this and love it so much, it literally takes away my tension headachesš! But let me just say how it is SO important during the postpartum period, especially early pp, that we take care of ourselves!! Whether we block time and/or accept help f...
Breo N5 Mini Neck Massager with Heat
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A great, more natural, way to help with constipation. Talk with your OB/doctor about softening stool/constipation ease, especially if you have a deeper tear.
Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Herb Tea - 16ct
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SO important to get support! If you have any history of mental health diagnosis or think you need help, check out this site for lists of support groups. This is for San Diego but you can look up online in your area for postpartum support groups or as...
Community Groups
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Sign up for a glass or support group, so important to take care of our mental health Mama ā¤
Postpartum Support Group - Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns - San Diego - Sharp HealthCare
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This site is amazing! List of all breastfeeding support groups in SD! They are FREE and some you don't even have to sign up/register! What a gem!!
Breastfeeding Support Groups - San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
Misc.
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I highly recommend using this weather you had a cesarean section or vaginal birth. It helps support abdominal muscles, perhaps helps diastasis recti healing, but if used diligently. Consult with your PT. Ā I also loved how it just made me feel more comfortable during those first few weeks postpartum, especially when carrying your baby a lot or other toddler children fresh postpartum! (ask your OB the recommended weight lifting limit for you)
Frida Mom Postpartum Abdominal Support Binder