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C - Section must haves for the prepared type A first time mamas
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items Everything you need postpartum, these were my favorite essentials for my C section recovery journey.
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C Section Recovery- Postpartum Home Essentials (have these ready when you return from the hospital!)
Breastfeeding, Nursing and Pumping Essentials
C Section Recovery- Postpartum Home Essentials (have these ready when you return from the hospital!)
As a first-time momma, it was important to me that I be over prepared. These are the items I personally used and loved postpartum (specific to my scheduled C section). Trust me, you'll thank yourseldf if you have these essential items ready at home t...
Life saver post C-section for postpartum recovery! Makes getting out of bed or sitting up so much easier in those early days.
C-Section Adjustable Bed Rails for Recovery
You need this pillow postpartum! Especially for my C-section mommas this helped me so much. Nursing, eating, watching tv, etc
Post C Section Recovery 3PCS Wedge Pillow Set
Absolute must have for C-section recovery. This provides your core the support you need in those early days and helps with the postpartum pooch belly.
Frida Mom Belly Binder Postpartum Wrap 9"
Postpartum Recovery was so much easier with the toilet safety support rails. I didn't need anyone's help to go to the bathroom after my C-section.
C-section Postpartum Toilet Safety Rails, Adjustable, Foldable, 350 LB
LOVED this! You will want to ice your c section incision night and day the first week or so. Having this kept it in place when sleeping, was easy to wear under my abdominal binder and added some protection from bumps on my incision.
C-Section Ice Pack with 2 Reusable Gel Packs
I started wearing these C section scar patches as soon as my incision healed and it looks amazing now! This kept me from getting keloids and I immediately saw the difference in my scar's appearance.
Frida Mom C-Section Silicone Scar Strips
You need this post c-section, especially if you have a longer drive home from the hospital! You'll be tender and want to protect your incision site from your seatbelt - this adds a nice comfortable layer without interfering with safety! I was so glad...
C-section Seatbelt Pillow with Pocket Gray
Post C-section you'll likely be wearing diapers but I loved having these boy shorts over my diaper to keep everything in place and provide more coverage under my night gown. If you choose not to wear diapers and just use pads you'll especially want t...
Frida Mom Postpartum Disposable Boyshorts
Talk to anyone who has had a baby and they'll tell you the first bowel movement is terrifying - especially if you are post c-section it can feel like your insides are moving. I recommend starting these a week beforehand, I was so glad I did!
Colace Clear Stool Softener 50mg 28ct
If you have a C section it's super common to have trapped gas from being open on the table (my trapped gas was in my shoulder). This helps move the gas fast and safe to use postpartum!
Gas-X Extra Strength Chewable Gas Relief 72ct
If you don't want to feel any pain get these patches for your post c section recovery! I was prescribed this in the hospital and then told I could get these over the counter ones for a fraction of the price! This was a huge help in the early weeks!
Sumifun 4% Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches 15ct
Stanley girls don't come for me (I used to be one of you but they always got so gross and were hard to clean/ leaked everywhere). This water bottle is sooo good postpartum because it has the chug and straw feature. When I had my C section I was chugg...
Owala FreeSip Tumbler Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Built-in Straw and Side Handle, For Travel, Work, School, and Sports, 40oz, BPA Free, Leak Proof, Lightly Toasted
Post C-section you don't want anything touching your waist/ lower abdominal area (like sleeping short sets). These nightgowns were perfect postpartum/ c section recovery because it was breast feeding friendly too!
Postpartum Night Gown Breastfeeding C-Section
I didn't want to mess with the pads postpartum, these diapers made it so easy! They are high-waisted so very C-section friendly.
Always Discreet Postpartum Underwear, Max Prot, 14 Ct
It was so hard to bend over post c-section, this grabber was so helpful so that I didn't have to keep bugging my husband for every little thing!
RMS 34in Foldable Reacher Grabber Tool
If you have a C-section you will gain water weight from all the fluids they pump you full with and bloat like crazy. Dandelion root tea is a natural diuretic and helps you pee out all the excess fluid! This was a life saver for me after my C-section....
Post Partum Diuretic Dandelion Tea 16 Bags
Breastfeeding, Nursing and Pumping Essentials
Breastfeeding can be a journey! Here are some of my favorite things for the new nursing momma
I met with several lactation specialists and they all recommended this pillow. I originally had the boppy but this one is SO much better! I honestly bring it everywhere because its so much easier to breastfeed with it then without
My Brest Friend Super Deluxe Nursing Pillow
My milk didn't come in right away when my son was born (it can be delayed when you have c-section), I started drinking this tea and eating lactation balls and it came in quick and in full force! Highly recommend having this on hand
Pink Stork Organic Lactation Tea - 15 Sachets
I tried several breastfeeding shirts and I prefer these horizontal zip ones vs the vertical side zips. These were a great affordable solution (i recommend sizing up!)
Women's Zip Nursing Tops Short Sleeve Breastfeeding
These are the best!! Not only do they protect your nipples from getting irritated they actually helped my son latch. My son had a tongue tie and high palette and wasn't able to latch until I tried these!
Medela Contact Nipple Shields Medium 20mm
You NEED this if you plan to pump at all! Its so annoying to hold up your pump cups.
Momcozy Hands Free Adjustable Pumping Bra
This is one of the best affordable diaper bag items and makes breastfeeding in public or in the hospital so much easier (and private)!
Muslin Nursing Cover, Breathable, Rainbow
Don't bother with the normal “nursing” bras that have the little clip on the side. Its so much more work than just having these that you can pull down one side to nurse with! They are super comfortable too, I sleep in mine.
4 Pack Women's Nursing Maternity Comfort Bra
When your milk comes in your body hasn't figured out how to regulate yet - be prepared for milk EVERYWHERE. These have come in clutch, I have them in every room of the house lol
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 240 Count