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Postpartum things I swear by
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items I used and loved all these things after having my baby. Went through mastitis, my son didn’t latch well, I had an oversupply and pp anxiety and depression.
All these will help with pain, milk output, and help you generally get through those not so f...
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Breast feeding/pumping
Healing
Breast feeding/pumping
Quickly gets the milk at the pace you need. Also able to control it yourself to reduce pain
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, Swiss Design
Helps with pain, clogs, mastitis
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs, Hot & Cold, 2 Pack
Will be buying next time 100%
Medela Hydrogel Pads for Sore Nipples, 4 Pack
15/10 they tasted so good as a late night snack or while pumping AND helped my supply. Will buy again
Boobie Bakery
This was so nice and makes you feel so accomplished. Also helpful for traveling and you can use it after breast feeding
Breast Milk Pitcher Mason Jar 32 oz Wide Mouth
I bought the pink bra and I still love it. Feels the most secure, kept hands free and regular wall pumps in place SO WELL,
Hands-Free Pumping Bras
This helped so much when my son struggled to latch
Contact Nipple Shields
Girl… you MUST hydrate. All day, every day.. you will feel so thirsty
64 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
Life saving when pumping. Helps your nipple glide so it doesn’t hurt
Legendairy Milk Vegan Pumping Spray - 2 fl oz
These hold a lot of milk and are really nice on the go. Love love love
Momcozy S9 Pro-K Hands-Free Wearable Electric Breast Pump Set
Having a nice cozy blanket during late night pumping or feeding is so important
Elegant Comfort Throw Blanket, Reversible Sherpa Flannel, Soft, Fuzzy, Cozy and Plush- All season Lightweight Decorative Throw, 50 x 60 inches, Plaid Design Sherpa Throw, Green - Walmart.com
The link should take you to all their replaceable parts.
Remember to replace your flanges and the small rubber pieces bc if those start to rip they won’t suction properly and you won’t get as much milk
Replacement Parts
This is truly the greatest invention. Soooooo much better than the normal brushes, doesn’t get as worn down or dirty, so easy and quick to use with no force 100000/10
Electric 360° Automatic Bottle Brush Set
These are good if you’re only pumping one side. This will catch the let down on the other side so you don’t lose anything
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump
This is also nice to use on one side as you breast feed, or if you manually pump on one side you can put this on the other side
OR if you have a clogged duct this is a really gentle way to get that released
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
Really nice and long and as a heavy boob girl I don’t have to wear a bras with these. Also they’re snug so you feel held in nicely
BRLIDO Womens Nursing Tank Tops with Bra
This saved meeee
Calm Your Nip Balm
Healing
10/10 all Frida mom products. The underwear and ice packs ESPECIALLY were so so amazing. Makes the experience feel comfortable and doable. It all fits nice and snug so you don’t feel so uncomfortable
Frida Mom products at Target
This if you have stitches helps a ton when you start to heal and it gets itchy. Immediate relief
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
Once the blood starts to slow down
Maxi Pads in Feminine Care(1000+)
This and witch hazel on a pad then in the freezer for a homemade healing ice pack
Organic Aloe Vera Gel & Spray for Daily Care
I used the Dickinson brand for the homemade ice pack pad
Witch Hazel Toner & Astringent | Alcohol-Free & Scented
So nice when healing.
Tucks® Medicated Cooling Pads Hemorrhoid Relief, 40 Count
Honestly helps you feel like you’re taking care of you! Put the lotion on whenever you want but especially after a shower to just feel refreshed and taken care of during this time
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Recovery Kit: Post-Natal Firming, Stretch Marks, and Scars.
I’m big on being cozy when I’m sad so these slippers are also a must for walking around post partum or having to get up middle of the night
BERANMEY Cozy Platform Fuzzy Slippers for Women and Men Short Ankle Slippers with Anti-Slip Sole Lined with Warm Furry Perfect for Indoor & Outdoor Use - Walmart.com
Who wants to get dressed when freshly postpartum? Easily whip out a boob, easily take off when too hot, put on when too cold, easily put back on after a shower, just perfect
Chic Happen – Plush Robe – Luxury Bath Robe with Pockets– Coral Fleece Robe – Cozy Robe - Walmart.com
Anything easy to put on or take off. Button downs especially
Pajama Sets for Women
Easy to breast feed in, easy to go to the bathroom in, light and comfortable
Avidlove Women Maternity Robe and Nursing Nightgown Sets for Hospitable Breastfeeding 3 in 1 Labor Delivery Nursing Dress Gown Bathrobe - Walmart.com
Nice for the end of the post partum bleeding.
Bambody Absorbent Period Underwear for Women