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How I Got My Pre-Pregnancy Body Back
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items Recovering after pregnancy and returning to my pre-pregnancy self was a journey, but these products and tools made the process smoother, healthier, and more enjoyable. Here’s everything that worked for me across all categories—from healing to fitness...
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First few weeks Postpartum Recovery Essentials
Nutrition, Hydration & Supplements: Fueling My Body Right
Gentle Postpartum Workouts in those early days
Skincare & Body Care
Long-Term Fitness Routine
First few weeks Postpartum Recovery Essentials
These items helped me heal faster and feel more comfortable during recovery. I have whole in depth list of all the items you need in that first days.
A must for postpartum hygiene and soothing.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Provided great core support as my body healed
Belly Bandit Postpartum Wrap
Perfect for sitz baths to ease soreness and relax.
Epsom Salts (Dr. Teal’s)
A cooling relief for postpartum discomfort
Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray
Nutrition, Hydration & Supplements: Fueling My Body Right
This category includes everything I used to nourish my body and support recovery postpartum
I loved using Orgain Organic Protein for quick, easy smoothies packed with nutrients. It was my go-to for breakfast or a snack, especially on busy days with the baby.
Protein Powder - Organic and plant based Protein
Adding Vital Proteins Collagen to my coffee or smoothies helped with my skin, hair, and overall recovery. I feel like it helped a lot with excess skin on my belly.
Collage peptides - Vital Proteins Collagen
I got myself a HydroJug, and it was a game-changer for staying hydrated. The tracker kept me on top of my water intake, which was so important while breastfeeding and recovering.
Water Bottle with Tracker
These made eating healthy so much easier. I prepped simple, balanced meals ahead of time, so I never had to worry about cooking when I was exhausted.
Bentgo® Prep | Reusable Meal Prep Containers
A lifesaver for relaxation and better sleep during those sleepless nights.
Natural Vitality CALM Magnesium
I used this for hormonal balance and stress relief—it kept me feeling more like myself.
Organic Ashwagandha Root Powder Extract - Moon Juice
This was my go-to for boosting energy and supporting fat metabolism as I started working out again.
L-carnitine L-tartrate
These were amazing for increasing my milk supply naturally, especially in the early days.
Legendairy Milk supplements
Great for reducing inflammation and supporting brain health—I could feel the difference.
Omega-3 Fish Oil (Nordic Naturals)
A must-have for bone health and immunity, especially when I wasn’t getting much sun.
Vitamin D3 + K2 (Nature Made)
Helped so much with digestion and keeping my gut healthy postpartum.
Probiotics (Garden of Life Prenatal Probiotics)
Gentle Postpartum Workouts in those early days
Easy-to-follow routines to rebuild strength, focusing on the pelvic floor and core. These workouts included walking, Pilates, resistance bands, and short YouTube sessions designed for postpartum recovery.
I started with the Mutu System, which was amazing for safely strengthening my core and pelvic floor. The workouts were short, effective, and easy to follow at home.
Pelvic Floor & Core Rehab
Daily walks with the baby were not just good for my body but for my mental health too. Even 15–20 minutes a day made a huge difference.
Walking
Pilates by Bailey Brown on YouTube became my favorite way to ease back into exercise. It’s gentle but so effective for core and overall body strength. All video are so good, i love to recreate reformer pilates at home, super fun!
Pilates Workouts
Pregnancy and Postpartum TV yoga was perfect for relaxing and gently stretching my body. I loved doing this in the mornings while the baby napped.
They have lots of amazing workouts for pregnant momas too.
Postnatal Yoga
Skincare & Body Care
Products that helped me care for my skin and body, like oils for stretch marks, dry brushes for circulation, and creams for hydration. These little self-care rituals made me feel pampered during recovery.
This was a lifesaver for fading stretch marks and improving skin elasticity. I applied it daily, and my skin felt so much smoother.
Bio-Oil
I used this before showers to help with circulation and reduce water retention. Plus, it left my skin feeling so soft.
Dry Body Brush
This cream was a savior for my dry postpartum skin. It’s deeply hydrating and felt so luxurious to apply.
Weleda Body Butter
I used this tool for releasing muscle tension and smoothing out areas that felt tight or bloated. It really helped with overall recovery.
Fascia Blaster
Long-Term Fitness Routine
Once I felt stronger, I transitioned into more structured workouts, from strength training to low-impact exercises, focusing on building endurance and toning my body
I slowly transitioned into more structured workouts with dumbbells. BodyFit by Amy on YouTube has amazing free videos for building strength postpartum.
Strength Training at Home
When I was ready for higher-intensity workouts, I loved “Postpartum HIIT” by BodyFit by Amy. Short and effective, they fit perfectly into my busy schedule.
HIIT Workouts
Her low-impact, mindful workouts are perfect for building strength while staying gentle on your body.
Melissa Wood Health