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The Fourth Trimester Toolkit
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items Ready to get super close and personal? These are the products I lived by the first few days and weeks post- birth. I had an uncomplicated vaginal birth for reference.
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Breastfeed & Pumping
First Few Days/Weeks Mama Needs
Breastfeed & Pumping
I hated all the disposable nursing pads I found which led me to trying these. I swear they get softer with use and stay in place much better than disposable ones from my experience.
Organic Bamboo Reusable Nursing Pads | Ivory
I basically live in this bra I have five of them as a new mom who is both nursing and pumping its nice to have the flexibilty to easily do both with this bra.
Sublime® Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra | Beige
The perfect nursing bra that can double as something you could wear out and about or like me wear to yoga class. I like this post baby for yoga classes because I dont have to worry about showing more than I wanted during poses and I still look cute a...
Sublime® Bamboo Maternity & Nursing Longline Bra | Oatmeal Heather
I'm was in mourning not being able to be comfortably bra less pp until I found this bra! The material is the softest I own and I love how easy it is for nursing. It is not designed for pumping but I can fit my wearable (wireless) momcozy in here.
French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra | Grey Heather
I struggled with supply issues in the beginning and feeling trapped with not being able to easily move around with my spectra. This pump was a game changer for me! Having the freedom to move around more makes me happy and I seem to respond well to th... I do want to disclose when I say more I would say about an ounce to an ounce and a half more but also in a shorter time frame of pumping. I dont want anyone thinking It was a drastic increase. :)
All-in-one M5 Wearable Breast Pump: Convenient & Discreet
A must have for pumping on the go. More than once I have found myself with out a sink or way to easily clean my wearable breast pump- these wipes make that super easy!
Dapple Baby Breast Pump Wipes, 25 Count (3 Pack)
Having nipple pain or finding you let down easy with heat? I was in the same boat. These can be used hot or cold. I primarily use hot you can microwave per instructions and then slip on the soft pink covers it comes with prior to placing on you. I fo...
Momcozy Hot/Cold Breast Therapy Packs, 2 Pack
I thought all nipple creams were created equal but they are not. I'm sure there is a little bit of everyone is different and preferences to considere but for me this is the best. You do not need to wipe this off prior to baby feeding which is a huge ... moisturizing.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2oz
In the beginning of my nursing journey I was in a constant state of sore and cracked. These were a god send! They are cooling and stay on well. I didn't use these daily but only when things were a little extra uncomfortable because you do have to was...
Frida Mom Cooling Hydrogel Nursing Pads, 8ct
First Few Days/Weeks Mama Needs
These were a need! Now yes the hospital gave me extra of the throw away undies and you could use underwear you already have however these are soft & stretchy and you don't have to worry about ruining them. These can fit all the big pads/ice packs...
Frida Mom Women's Boyshort, Grey, Waist 28-42
Could this be my favorite most used postpartum item? Absolutely! My hospital provided me with one and gave me an extra to go home with which was more than I ended up needing. It goes on super cold and sorta numbs the area quickly which for me felt re...
Dermoplast Pain & Itch Relief Spray, 2.75 Oz
Your hospital like mine may give you some ice packs and those do work. What I liked more about these is the ice pack has stick like a pad would so it stays in place better and I found the cold lasted a little longer.
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Ice Maxi Pads
Everyone told me to get this.... I even packed it in my Hospital Bag because advice was I'd want this more than the hospital provided one. I believe in being honest-my hospital peri bottle I was able to squirt up however this definitely works better ...
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
What I liked about these was the length. It will cover the whole front to back area! I also found it stayed in place better than the circles other brands had.
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Cooling Pads
Now I didn't end up with hemmroids but I still found these helpful with some burning sensations. The cost for the count is a good deal also.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
I used a few different options but started with these for the first few days. I think having a longer option and something with wings is essential at least at first when bleeding is at its heaviest. As someone who doesn't normally wear pads I also wa...
Always Maxi Pads, Size 5, Extra Heavy, 36 Ct
I switched to these once the initial heavy bleeding subsided. What I like is they are thin and flexible.
Always Radiant Size 1 Pads, 42 Count
My doctor told me bleeding may occur for up to 6weeks and sometimes it can stop and start again so to be safe I wanted a liner to be protected. To ensure the whole area was covered I went with the extra long as the regular for me don't always cover 1...
Always Anti-Bunch Daily Liners, Long, 136 Ct
Always consult with your doctor before taking any medication post partum. For pain management I was put on a regiment of alternating Tylenol and Motrin. I took this for the first week after delivery.
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg, 100 Caplets
Unsexy topic I know but Ladies that first bowel movement after delivery can be uncomfortable or so I was warned. I didn't have that experience because my hospital offered me this a few hours after delivery and I continued taking it for a week. It doe...
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