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First Days of Motherhood Recommendations
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The first few days of motherhood are the hardest physically! Here are the products that really got me through that first month!
 
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When the options are wearing a diaper or period panties, I will take the period panties every day of the week! Stick with the super absorbent for post birthing. Bonus points for sustainability you can keep using long after those first days as a mom.
Thinx
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An absolute must if you give birth vaginally!
Instant Ice Maxi Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
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The witch hazel is so soothing after giving birth vaginally. Just place over the ice pack in your period panties!
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners - 24ct
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I literally lived in this dress in the hospital! It was so comfy! Definitely recommend having at least 2 in case one gets ruined while giving birth.
Baby Be Mine 3 In 1 Labor & Delivery Gown
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Collect all the leaky milk to store just in case!
haakaa Ladybug Wearable Milk Collector 2 PCS
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So soothing to the pain!
Dermoplast Pain & Itch Relief Spray, 2.75 Oz
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Easy access nursing bras!
GXXGE 4Pack Nursing Bra for Breastfeeding
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The best tasting lactation vitamins!
Mother's Promise Lactation Gummies 2 Pack
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Pumping spray was a game changer!!!
CoBoo Breast Pump Flange Spray - 2 Fl Oz
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I tried nearly every breast pump on the market and these cheap lil guys ended up being my favorite!
Bellababy Hands-Free Electric Breast Pump
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Hello fresh made the shift to my husband cooking super easy!
HelloFresh
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Kept the nipples from cracking!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2oz
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These wipes were incredibly for sterilizing breast pump parts, soothing nipples, getting rid of anything sticky and even makeup removal!
BELLA B Nipple Nurture 4-in-1 Wipes Bundle
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The Stanley cup of the breast milk wold! TSA approved and even useful for cow milk and formula!
OG Breastmilk Chiller - Ceres Chill
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You must have a car seat to take your baby home
Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat, Studio
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