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Pregnancy and Postpartum Must Haves
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items Clothing and self-care items I used and would recommend for expecting mamas!
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Clothing
Pregnancy Needs
Postpartum Needs
Clothing
The COMFIEST lounge pants. I’ve got multiple pairs and wore them daily at the end of my pregnancy and even now 2 months postpartum. So stretchy, soft, and flattering!
Women's Cloud Knit Pajama Pants - Auden™ Navy Blue S: Modal-Spandex, Side Pocket
Lived in this robe the first few weeks postpartum and especially while in the hospital. Made fundal massages and c-section scar checks so easy. Additionally, was great for the c-section as there was no waistband pushing on the scar. Soft, stretchy, a...
Women’s Lounge Robe in Fog
Loved this set postpartum! Made me feel cute and put together while still in comfy clothes. I didn’t own this during pregnancy, but the pants are so stretchy and definitely would have fit.
KIRUNDO Womens 2PC Summer Casual Lounge Set
Loved these for post c-section wear. They were soft and high waisted so they did not irritate the scar.
Molasus Women's Cotton High Waisted Panties
Hands down my favorite nursing bras! So comfy and soft. Very affordable too.
Joyspun Women's Maternity Wrap Front Nursing Bra, 2-Pack, Sizes S to XXXL - Walmart.com
Pregnancy Needs
Used this daily throughout pregnancy to prevent stretch marks (along with the Bio-Oil body oil) and did not develop any stretch marks. Will be using this during scar massage as well once cleared by my doctor to aid the scar healing process from my c-...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion
Used this daily during pregnancy alongside the scar lotion and came out stretch mark free!
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil for Scars and Stretch Marks, Dark Spot Corrector with Vitamins A, E and Calendula - 4.2 fl oz
Favorite prenatal! I tried many and this was the only one that did not have a horrendous taste. I found these taste like lemons!
Ritual Essential Prenatal Multivitamin, 30 Days
This pregnancy pillow worked great for me. I loved that the smaller piece (pictured between her legs) can detach. I would just bring that piece when traveling. So comfy!
Pharmedoc U-Shape Pregnancy Pillow, Cooling Cover
Postpartum Needs
Peri bottle was still very necessary after the c-section. The upside down design was so much easier than the hospital (non upside-down) design.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Not sure what I would have done without a wedge pillow when coming home from the hospital post c-section. I was terrified leaving the hospital unsure how I was going to get in and out of the bed. The wedge pillow helped significantly!
Bedluxe 3PCS Orthopedic Wedge Pillow Set
This was my favorite pumping bra. Comfy and supportive.
kindred by Kindred Bravely Women's Sports Pumping & Nursing Bra - Black M: Hands-Free, Light Support, Racerback
These were so comfortable and gentle on the c-section scar. Much more comfortable then pads or the hospital provided mesh underwear.
Always Discreet Adult Postpartum Incontinence Underwear for Women - Maximum Protection - S/M - 42ct
The belly binder was essential in helping to feel supported in those first few weeks post c-section.
Frida Mom Belly Binder Postpartum Wrap 9"
I relied heavily on ice packs on my incision for the first 2 weeks to avoid the burning sensation. I would tuck them under my recovery band which worked well!
Perineal Cooling Pad, Postpartum Cold Packs Gel Bead Ice Pack Cold Therapy for Women After Pregnancy and Delivery, Gift for New Mom, 2 Ice Pack and 2 Cover (Blue)