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Postpartum Must Haves
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items These products helped me after having my babies (2 natural, 2 cesarean sections). When I get asked what I usually use after giving birth, these are the products I always suggest
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Cesarean Section
Natural birth
Breastfeeding
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Cesarean Section
Comfy and easy to apply and hold extra pad
Postpartum Underwear - Kindred Bravely
Helped get my belly down and made it easier for me to move around in and walk in because of the pressure it was putting on my incision. It also held up my belly taking that pressure of my incision and letting my incision breathe
Postpartum Belly Wraps: Risks, Benefits, Types, and Safety - WebMD
Not only did I use this to help nurse my baby, I also used it to lean on or wrap around my stomach are to protect my incision from my other kids and pretty much anything. It was comfortable and there's 3 different levels. You can take one out every t...
Adjustable Nursing Pillow - Frida
Helped A LOT after using the restroom. The little nozzle makes it so much easier
Peri-bottle
I liked the compression from these high waisted underwear. Helped keep my stomach off of my incision but also compressed my incision and lower abdomen area and made it feel secure and comfortable.
C Section Underwear
Moving around helped me heal faster but bending over to pick thing up off the floor was so sore for me so I used this picker upper claw thing. Helped me so much because I have 2 other kids and one of them is autistic so this made cleaning up for me e...
31" Reacher Grabber Tool for Elderly
Natural birth
So comfortable during postpartum
Plus Size Disposable Underwear
Especially after a cesarean section, holds stomach up letting incision breathe and heal.
Postpartum Belly Wraps & Belly Bands – Belly Bandit
Just like the bottle most get from the hospital this is already in a perfect angle and easy to refill
14 Postpartum Essentials You'll Need for Recovery - The Bump
If you don't like to wear the diapers after giving birth these pads come in clutch too! They hold everything in for a couple hours and fits comfortably in the panty. Easy to remove and easy to attach to the panty.
long pads with wings - Walmart
I loved these because I didn't have to worry about washing extra blood off that didn't make it onto the pad. I could just toss it when I was done. And they're super stretchy and light
Mesh Postpartum Underwear 10 Count Briefs
I didn't use this on my incision but in the area that I tore (with my first two babies) and it helped relieve the pain and helped me heal faster. After giving birth to my first child this bottle has become a MUST HAVE in my first aid kits.
Pain & Itch Relief First Aid Spray & Cloths | Dermoplast®
This was a MUST with the Dermoplast. For me, they just went together. I couldn't do one without the other. It gives such a soothing feeling. I keep one container in the bathroom and if i have extras, I keep it in the fridge.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
Definitely a MUST HAVE. I used to be so scared to use the restroom after but the tube filled with hot water changed my mind fast.
CVS Health Sitz Bath
Breastfeeding
These are so comfortable and adjustable. Easy to detach and attach the strap back on and not too revealing. Even after I was done breastfeeding I still wore mine.
Nursing Bras - Kindred Bravely
This heating pad helped me so much with pain in my back and my breasts from breastfeeding. Really soft with no plastic edges that irritate the skin. Gets really hot and turns off on it own after 2 hours. It's easy to adjust the temperature. Basically...
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Heating Pads
These lasted a long time for me and I would leak a lot. Very comfortable and stayed in place for me
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
I began using this as soon as I knew my milk was producing to avoid my nipples from getting really raw. I also used this while breastfeeding, it's safe for the baby too
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding
These helped my milk supply when I was low. It helped keep my hydrated
Home | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Superior Hydration
Coconut water also helped me stay hydrated and helped my milk supply stay up when i'd be low
Kirkland Signature, Organic Coconut Water, 11.1 fl oz, 12-count
This helped using the restroom easier for me. I used to be so scared but after having my first baby I always made sure I some ready.
Stool Softener: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
Extras
Perfect for all bathroom products when going to the restroom
Storage Baskets
Easy to organize and hold bathroom needs when using the restroom
Storage Baskets - Target
By far the best firming lotion i have used for my postpartum belly
MAËLYS B-FLAT Belly Firming Cream
This shelf held the baskets filled with baby's diapers, wipes, bottles, food, extra clothes and my snacks. I rolled it with me to the kitchen to refill, rolled it with me to the living room if I was going to stay in the living room for a while. This rolling shelf came in clutch!
Rolling Cart With Shelves