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Postpartum Essentials I actually used!! These are the best for postpartum recovery
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items Stock up on all these postpartum must haves, so you’re prepared when baby arrives!! I’ve had a C-section and VBac so I will give recs for both!
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VBAC/tearing
Hemorrhoids
C section
VBAC/tearing
These postpartum perineal ice packs are the BEST!! When everything down there is swollen and feels gross these are so easy to slip into your diaper and sitting on one of these feels soo nice. Especially if you have stitches. I think I went through 3 ...
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Absorbent Pads
You will not want to wipe with toilet paper.. trust me. This peri bottle makes it so easy to rinse everything off. I like using warm water. It’s nice if you have stitches and can’t take a bath to just spray everything down there!!
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
I had no idea what a sitz bath was until I needed it. I was in so much pain from tearing and all I wanted was a warm bath. This helps with swelling, and it helps with hemorrhoids! That first after birth poop will have you running to grab this!!
Fivona Sitz Bath for Postpartum & Hemorrhoids
These adult always discreet diapers are so easy to throw on and it’s not painfully obvious you’re wearing an adult diaper. They are soft and I can pair it with a big pad or Frida ice pack! I wore these for about 2 weeks!
Always Discreet Adult Incontinence Underwear Women
Moms after a VBAC, this perineal cooling foam feels so nice and cools off the burning sensation especially if you have stitches. I would spray some onto the Frida ice packs as well. I would make sure to have this on hand!
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
Stop the itching!! Seriously dermoplast is the best spray for itching and burning after having a vbac birth!
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray
All the postpartum essentials you’ll need in one box that folds into a caddy to keep on your toilet!! This was so easy to have set up before I came home from the hospital. The Ice packs are the best!! My only wish is they had more but this will hold ...
Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit - Frida
Hemorrhoids
Witch Hazel pads will help with the itching and uncomfortable sensation caused from hemorrhoids. I keep these in my bathroom still to this day. Great to have after giving birth!
Witch Hazel Pads
Get ahead of your first poop post birth by taking stool softeners! Miralax is going to move things along with the water in your body. It’s less harsh than other laxatives that immediately go into effect. This will make hemmoroids less painful
MiraLAX Laxative Powder, Gentle Relief
C section
A belly band post C section is sooo helpful to shrink your organs, help protect your scar and make sure everything gets back in place!! I wore mine religiously after my c section
Postpartum C-Section Recovery Items
A comfortable postpartum set with a robe that is loose around your incision is a must!!
Ladies Pajamas Sets With Robe
Perfect to help replace the scar tape to make sure nothing on your c-section incision gets infected or dirty. Makes it easy to dry everything there
ScarAway Advanced Silicone Scar Sheets