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The C-Section Survival Kit
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items A C-section recovery can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to care for a newborn while your body is healing. 🤍 This list includes my C-section recovery essentials, comfort items, and products that can made my first few weeks postpartum ...
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Hospital Bag Essentials
Recovery & Comfort
Bathroom Care
Bed & Sleep Essentials
Hospital Bag Essentials
These are the hospital bag essentials that helped my stay feel more comfortable and helped me feel a little more prepared for those first days with my baby.
The postpartum gown that I lived in at the hospital! It was so comfortable!
Delivery and Nursing Gown – Frida | The fuss stops here.
If you have had a C section, you know your feet swell. These slippers were a must have for me!
Women's Slippers
Trust me, pack the long charger! The outlets an be so far away and you'll want to have one on hand!
Chargers & Adapters - iPhone Accessories
A hospital bag must-have if you plan to breastfeed or pump! Look for soft, wireless, easy-access nursing bras that make feeding and pumping more comfortable!
Nursing Bras
My hospital toiletry essentials include a toothbrush + toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, moisturizer, lip balm, hair ties, brush, dry shampoo, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, and shower shoes. Pack your favorites from home!
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Recovery & Comfort
The postpartum recovery essentials that made my first few weeks as a mom a little easier.
I LOVED this band during my recovery! It is adjustable and comes with 2 ice/heat packs.
C-Section Recovery Band – Frida | The fuss stops here.
These silicone scar sheets helped my scar so much! I used these daily!
C-Section Silicone Scar Patches – Frida | The fuss stops here.
This helped me so much when my stomach was sore!
Postpartum C-Section Recovery Items
You’ll want to stay hydrated, especially while recovering and breastfeeding or pumping. I love having a bottle with a straw that I can keep right beside me and easily sip from throughout the day.
Owala®
I lived with a heating pad during my recovery. A heating pad can be especially nice for sore muscles and general aches after delivery.
Best Heating Pads
Bathroom Care
These postpartum comfort, easy-to-use essentials, and products are what helped my first bathroom trips a little less intimidating. 🤍
One of those postpartum essentials you’ll be SO glad you got.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Skip worrying about ruining your favorite underwear during those messy postpartum days! I loved these disposable underwear that were comfortable over my C section scar.
Postpartum Underwear
Keep gentle wipes nearby for those early recovery days when you want to feel fresh and clean without using anything harsh on sensitive skin!
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads Witch Hazel
Definitely stock up on postpartum pads before baby arrives! 🤍 Postpartum bleeding can be heavier than a regular period, so having comfortable, absorbent pads ready to go means one less thing to worry about during those first days of recovery.
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Bed & Sleep Essentials
Feeling cozy and comfortable was a must have during the postpartum phase.
Comfort is everything after a C-section! Pack a soft, loose-fitting pajama set that won’t put pressure on your incision and makes those hospital days and late-night baby feedings a little easier. Bonus points for button-down or nursing-friendly style...
Maternity Pajamas
A good pillow can make a HUGE difference during C-section recovery. Use it for extra support while resting, sitting, feeding baby, or protecting your incision from accidental bumps. One of those simple things you’ll be so happy you have nearby!
Postpartum Recovery Support: Pillows & Comfort for New ...
This was one of those things I didn’t realize I needed until postpartum! Keep diapers, wipes, snacks, water, chargers, medications, burp cloths, and all your little essentials within arm’s reach. Especially helpful during C-section recovery when you ...
Postpartum Bedside Cart
Have an extra pillow—you’ll thank yourself later! Use it for support while sleeping, sitting, feeding baby, or getting comfortable on the couch. It can also be helpful for gently protecting your midsection from unexpected bumps and pressure while you...
Bed Pillows: Memory Foam, Washable & Removable