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Postpartum Must-Haves to Feel Like You Again
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items The truth? Postpartum is so much harder than I expected: physically, emotionally, mentally. This is my honest list of the things that actually helped me survive those raw first few weeks, slowly adjust to life with a newborn, and eventually feel a little more like myself again. No fluff, no unrealistic exp...
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Immediate Postpartum Needs
Adapting to Living with a Newborn
Stretchmarks and Skincare
Feeling Put Together
Immediate Postpartum Needs
Those early days were a blur of healing, leaking, crying (me and the baby), and trying to get through the hours. These were the things that got me through the hardest month of my life.
More comfortable than inflatable ones and better for your pelvic floor than the donut ones! Highly recommend for chairs and especially for the car.
Foam Waffle Egg Crate Seat Cushion 18x16x4
Let’s just say... the first bowel movement after birth is terrifying. This tea helped get things moving without making me panic.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Peppermint Tea, 16 Bags
I didn’t know I’d be looking forward to these, but soaking in warm water for a few minutes felt heavenly.
Sitz Bath for Hemorrhoids & Postpartum Care
A little pricey but I swear theirs are better than the hospital ones or DIY home ones. They're so soft!
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Ice Maxi Pads
WAY easier to spray this on pads than to try to put a bunch of tucks rounds and get them to stay in place. You might see the "subway sandwich" approach on tiktok a lot, but I promise this is better.
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
Adapting to Living with a Newborn
You’re healing, they’re screaming, nothing makes sense yet. These things helped me feel a little more sane and gave me tools to survive the chaos.
I got this for shoulder and neck pain from feeding baby and babywearing. Being able to roll it on one-handed? A dream.
Tylenol Precise Cooling Pain Relief Cream 4oz
Best eye mask for side sleepers. If you're doing shifts at night, you need an eye mask during your shift for sure!
Sleep Eye Mask - Ultra Soft, Light Blocking
A soft comfy robe that is also a fun print and lined with lace is a must-have. You can throw it on for comfort for middle of the night feedings and throw it on over your spit-up stained shirt for visitors.
Jolene Women's Lace Robe
Not to block the baby out completely, but to take the edge off the crying when I was already at my limit.
Loop Engage 2: Comfortable Conversations
The book, the podcast, the facebook group - trust me, you need this!
Precious Little Sleep: Baby Sleep Guide
The best app for tracking EVERYTHING! We’ve used it since day 2 of his life and it’s so helpful because you’re way too tired to remember when you last did anything.
Huckleberry: Expert sleep help for all families | Sleep Improvement For ...
Stretchmarks and Skincare
Can anything really get rid of stretchmarks? Not 100%…but it can help! These are the products I used regularly postpartum to help with stretchmarks, pregnancy melasma, and other postpartum skin issues.
For fading pregnancy melasma (dark skin spots) fast, this is the absolute best.
Prescription Skincare That Works | Musely FaceRx
*NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU’RE BREASTFEEDING* I started using this on my belly and thighs for stretch marks—it felt good and gave me a little sense of control over my healing.
Advanced Clinicals Retinol Body Lotion 15oz
I used this on my belly and arms for that “loose skin” phase. Lightweight and didn’t stain my clothes.
Advanced Clinicals Hydrating Collagen Body Oil
Hydrating and cheap—stretch marks, dry patches, postpartum dullness… this helped with all of it.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Feeling Put Together
Around the 3-4 month mark, I started wanting to look and feel a little more like myself again, but I still had dark circles, stretch marks, and maybe four minutes a day to myself. These were the little boosts that helped me feel seen and human again.
Cute, comfy enough to sleep in, and made me feel like I had my life somewhat together. You can wear them 24/7, even in the shower!
Maison Miru Nap Earrings
A few drops mixed into moisturizer gave me the tiniest healthy glow—even when I hadn’t left the house in a week.
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops, 1.01oz
It felt so silly at first, but waking up with soft waves made me feel so much better than I expected.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Hair Curler Set - Sunset Tie Dye
When I had no time for hair but wanted to feel cute, these were my go-to. Also great for hiding postpartum hair loss.
Top Knotted Headbands for Women - Solid Color
So much practical advice in this one! Really helpful with all the decisions you have to make and prep you have to do if you're going back to work.
The Fifth Trimester: Working Mom's Guide
Made me feel seen in a whole new way.
The Second Shift: Working Families & Home Revolution