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Things that helps portpartum recovery
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Prabhjot Kaur
The little things that brought comfort, sanity, and healing during my postpartum recovery.
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Body Recovery & Physical Comfort
 
Feeding Essentials
 
Skincare That Saved Me
 
Mental & Emotional Support

Body Recovery & Physical Comfort

Those early days are rough. These are the things that helped me feel less sore and more supported.

 
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Forget cute, these were soft, gentle, and didn’t rub my stitches.
Hipster Panties
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Lifesaver during bathroom visits. Every new mom deserves one.
Peri Bottle
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Soothing, cooling, and exactly what I needed down there.
Witch Hazel Pads
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These brought real relief in those first sore days.
Padsicles
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Just 10 minutes in warm water with herbs or with BETADINE 10% SOLUTION made me feel human again.
Sitz Bath
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Feeding Essentials

Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or combo-feeding, these made it easier and more manageable.

 
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Helped me get comfortable while feeding, especially when I was exhausted.
Feeding Pillow
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Started using it early. Saved me from a lot of pain.
The Moms Co. Natural Nipple Butter
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Hydration is everything when you’re feeding. A straw made it easy even with one hand.
Water Bottle With Straw
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No wires, no noise. Just simple milk collection while I fed from the other side.
Manual Breast Pump
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Comfort over everything. I basically lived in these.
Pregnancy & Nursing Friendly Dresses
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Skincare That Saved Me

Postpartum skin is unpredictable; these gentle products helped me feel fresh and nourished without overdoing it.

 
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My skin was sensitive, and this kept it calm and clean.
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner
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Helped with dull, dry skin, especially when I was sleep-deprived.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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Felt good to apply, and it became a mini self-care ritual.
Cocoa Butter Massage Cream for Stretch Marks
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Because I was spending more time near windows or outside during walks.
Cetaphil sheer mineral sunscreen
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Small things, but made me feel refreshed during long nights.
Earth Mama Lip Balm
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Mental & Emotional Support

This phase is as mental as it is physical. These gave me small moments of clarity, calm, and connection to myself.

 
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I’d scribble wins, rants, or random thoughts. It helped more than I expected.
Journal
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I stuck a few around the house; reminders that I’m doing enough.
New Mom Affirmations Cards
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Even 30 mins without screens in the evening helped me feel calmer.
Phone Free Hour
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