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Postpartum survival
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items These are my recommendations for surviving the postpartum season. I’ve had two and love these items, even if I didn’t have to use them for long they all were life savers
Sections
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Breastfeeding
Lady bits
Body
Breastfeeding
I love this item so much. It was helpful when my son only drank off of one side. I didn’t pump in the beginning and this item helped me build a stash.
Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector 2.5 oz/75 ml
Early on I didn’t pump much but if I absolutely had to I didn’t go the electric pump route so that I wasn’t causing myself too much pain. The hand pump helped so much because I could put the amount of strength I felt comfortable with and get what I n...
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
When I tell you I’m in love with this pump!!! It was the best wearable that I tried.
Best Electric Breast Pumps | Portable & Efficient
These were great when I was breastfeeding. Cooling for those sore days or warming for those days when milk just seems stuck.
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs with 2 Covers
This is the brand I personally used and it soothed my nipples even before I started breastfeeding during those sore breast times in pregnancy
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream 100% Natural
I know there are so many options for breastfeeding bras. These are the ones I used, they are soft and comfy and affordable. I actually still wear them a year after having my little one
Lataly Womens Seamless Nursing Bra Maternity 3-Pack
I personally didn’t like the disposable pads because they were rough, would stick to me, and leave fuzz, but these were soft and never got stuck. Throw them in the wash or handwashing and you’re good to go.
Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads - 14 Washable Reusable Breastfeeding Pads
These came in handy for my sore nipples in those early breastfeeding days. Kept the friction away and also collected my let down when needed
Breast Shells Milk Saver 2 Pack BPA Free
Lady bits
I know it sounds crazy but these were a life saver during my postpartum time. Soft, discrete, and comfortable.
Underwear
I initially didn’t think this bottle was any different but I ended up getting one anyway and it was such a game changer. It allows you to feel so much cleaner after each run to the bathroom.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
I used this faithfully after my deliveries. It didn’t last long but it was perfect for that run the the restroom and needing comfort immediately after. I’d put tucks, then my aloe gel and top it off with a little spray. Life saver.
Pain & Itch Relief First Aid Spray & Cloths | Dermoplast®
Tucks are great of you are sore down there after birth but they also are so helpful if you get hemorrhoids as well. They helped to soothe them and I felt like mine shrank pretty quickly after delivery with using tucks.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
This is perfect for making padscicles or even just daily use on your pad after delivery. Helped to soothe and cool my area after getting stitches.
Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Moisturizer Gel 12oz
Body
I loved this kind of belly band because I couldn’t wrap it too tight and it felt like everything was held in place.
LODAY 2 in 1 Postpartum Recovery Belt
I used this faithful and I loved it. I’m not sure if it works well for others but for me it was great.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Tummy Butter 4.4oz x2