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What Got Me Through the First 2 Weeks After Birth
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Jessica Waldrop
no aesthetic filler.. just the postpartum essentials I actually used when I came home from the hospital.
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Comfort
 
Healing
 
Hydration

Comfort

 
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When you’re nursing around the clock, you need something soft, supportive, and easy to use. This checked all the boxes.
Rnxrbb 3PC Women's Maternity Nursing Pajamas
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This became my postpartum uniform. Soft, easy to nurse in, and way more comfortable than real clothes.
Ekouaer Maternity Nursing Gown & Robe Set
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Comfort over everything
OUENZ Womens Cotton High Waisted Panties
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Way better than a thick bulky pad in my opinion. Super comfortable
Depend Postpartum Underwear, Medium, 18 Ct
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If you’re planning to breastfeed or pump, Comfortable enough to wear all day. hands-free pumping meant I could actually rest instead of being stuck in one spot.
Momcozy Hands Free Adjustable Pumping & Nursing Bra
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If you plan to breastfeed, add this to your list. The cooling effect brought so much comfort during painful early stages
Motherhood Maternity Breast Therapy Packs, 2 Pack
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Simple but absolutely necessary in the early postpartum days when your body is adjusting.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 36 Count
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Way better than turning on bright lights in the middle of the night. Perfect for nursing, soothing, and diaper changes.
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
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Healing

 
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Also another great brand
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
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No one talks about this part but this made recovery so much more manageable.
Kirkland Stool Softener 100 mg, 400 Softgels
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This was non-negotiable for healing.
GOLDEN DEER 2 Pack Peri Bottle 12.7 OZ
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Helped with so much of the discomfort in those early days after birth. I kept this within arm’s reach at all times.
CoolComfort Cleansing Pads with Witch Hazel & Aloe - 100 Pads
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You NEED this start putting this on before to help cracking n soreness
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2 fl oz
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This is one of those postpartum essentials the hospital actually gives you and you’ll want more of it at home.
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray 2.75oz
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Hydration

 
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You will be SO thirsty postpartum. Having water within reach at all times was everything.
chunmo 74oz Glass Water Bottle w/ Straw
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If you’re breastfeeding, you NEED extra hydration. This helped me feel way less drained in those early weeks
Boobie Hydromom Electrolyte Drink Mix, 15 Pack
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