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Postpartum Things I’d Text My Best Friend About

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The postpartum things I’d text my best friend about — the products that actually helped, the little comforts that saved my sanity, and the honest must-haves no one tells you about until you’re in it. Real support, real relief, and real-life favorites...
 
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This peri bottle is basically your bathroom BFF after birth. Warm water + easy spray = instant ‘ahhh’ relief when you need it most. It’s like a gentle little cool-down for your lady part. Postpartum essential? No question
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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I was never a pads girl but you WILL need them after baby. These are nice because they are fragrance free and the packaging is easy to open with you have more than enough to deal with
Organic Cotton Cover Pads | Period Pads - Rael
 
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These are the best for like the first week after baby. Just use these and pads and then you can resume to real underwear.
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida
 
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The first poop after baby is a bit daunting so this makes everything less scary and much more smooth
Colace
 
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This is great for anytime but especially after giving birth I was so glad I had this. We don’t want to strain or tear stitches.
Squatty Potty
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I had horrible hemorrhoids with both pregnancies and after delivery and these help to calm things down.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
 
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This spray is great for healing and feels nice with everything going on. Pro tip spay the water first to activate and then move to yourself apply.
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray
 
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These are AMAZING for the first couple of days when things are swollen and very much in healing mode
Instant Ice Maxi Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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This saved me after giving birth to my second. I was in the best mood while using this which was drastically different compared to my first postpartum experience.
ReBalance: Best Supplements for Postpartum Hormones
 
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These will help a little with feeling so tired. They always make me feel a little better about how I look and they are fun. You need a little fun right now
grace & stella Under Eye Mask, Under Eye Patches Combo Pack, 36-count, 2- ...
 
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This bad boy with a handle is a must! A handle is so helpful when you are holding or feeding baby.
40oz Tumbler
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You will stink and that’s ok. It’s hormones but this will help to get you through and make it easier for others to be around you
Aluminum Free Deodorant
 
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Sleep will be minimal so when you do get it you want it to be quality. I have used this brand for almost ten years and cannot sleep without it.
Alaska Bear Silk Sleep Mask with Padding