Nobody prepared me for postpartum recovery the way they prepared me for labor. 🤍 The bleeding, the soreness, the emotional rollercoaster — it's a lot, and having the right things on hand made such a difference. Sharing everything that got me through...
Nobody warns you how much you'll need this — used it every single bathroom trip for the first two weeks, way gentler than wiping.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Sprayer Gray
Regular pads don't even come close to handling postpartum bleeding — these were the only ones that actually worked those first few days.
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Ice Maxi Pads
Kept these in the freezer and it was such instant relief — wish I'd stocked up more before giving birth
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners 24
Did this twice a day the first week and it genuinely helped the soreness heal faster
Sitz Bath for Hemorrhoids & Postpartum Care
Threw the cute underwear out the window this first week — these were the only thing comfortable enough to actually wear
Frida Mom 8pc Postpartum Underwear
Started using this before it even hurt, and I'm so glad I did — breastfeeding was rough enough without cracked nipples on top of it
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2 fl oz (2-Pk)
Helped me feel more supported when standing up or walking around, especially those first few days after a C-section
Frida Mom Belly Binder Postpartum Wrap 9"
Lived in these for months — regular bras were impossible with how often I was feeding
Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands Free Pumping Bra
Even exclusively breastfeeding, I needed this for engorgement relief and building a small stash for emergencies
Momcozy M5 Smart Wearable Breast Pump 2-Pack
Leaking caught me off guard constantly — kept a stash in every bag, car, and nightstand
Momcozy Ultra-Thin Disposable Nursing Pads 120PCS
Didn't think I'd need this, but it saved breastfeeding for us when latching got painful early on
Koala Babycare Silver Nursing Cups - Standard
Freezer stash gave me so much peace of mind for date nights or just a break
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 200 Count
Saved my back and arms during those marathon newborn feeding sessions
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow Deluxe - Grey
Used this for cramping and sore muscles more than I expected, became part of my nightly routine
Electric Heating Pad 6 Heat Settings 24x12 Gray Green
Kept taking my prenatals through breastfeeding, but switched to these once my doctor recommended it
Nature Made Postnatal Multivitamin + DHA 60 Softgels
Helped me process everything I was feeling, especially on the harder days when I felt like I was failing
You're A Good Mom: Affirmations & Journal
Made those endless nursing sessions way more bearable, could actually watch something instead of just staring at the wall
