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postpartum must-haves

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I wasn't prepared for my postpartum experience, so allow me to help YOU be fully prepared with these must-haves.
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clean & heal

 
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quite literally lived in these for months after my baby came!
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - Regular 8ct
 
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an absolute must! better than the one they give you at the hospital.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
 
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get ‘em both. you’ll need 'em.
Tucks Multi-Care Relief Kit Witch Hazel Pads
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Go ahead and stock up on these! You’ll need them!
Cora Extra Heavy Overnight Pads with Wings Organic Cotton Topsheet - Ultra Thin - 20ct
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Another option for disposable underwear that includes a pad!
LOLA Postpartum Underwear with Organic Cotton Maxi Pad - 10ct
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breastfeeding

Pro tip: check with your health insurance to see if they have anything extra on your policy that covers breastfeeding supplies. Mine gave me $500 to pump, extra pump supplies, nursing bras, and so much more.
 
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These were my fave “comfier” nursing bras! So soft and cozy.
Women's 2pk Nursing Unlined V-Neck Bralette - Auden™
 
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The best “don’t wanna feel like you’re wearing a nursing bra” nursing bra I was able to find! Still so comfortable too.
Women's Wirefree Nursing Bra - Auden™ - Lightly Lined, Adjustable Strap
 
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This was recommended to me as the best for first time breastfeeding moms. Comes with everything you need. My piece of advice is to make sure you are using the right size for you when it comes to the flange. Also, experiment with the settings on the p...
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
 
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Go ahead and get a big pack!
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding
 
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Took too long to get this in my breastfeeding journey. Wish I had it from the beginning!
Motherlove Nipple Cream - 1 Oz | Babylist Shop
 
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I loved having this to help with clogged ducts or to catch any extra milk during letdown while other side is being used/pumped.
Haakaa New Mom Starter Kit
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hydrate

 
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I was a huge fan of the pina colada flavor. this helped me stay nice & hydrated while breastfeeding!
Redmond Re-Lyte | Real Salt Electrolyte Powder
 
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this was my second child (after my actual child)
Owala 32oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle

eat (constantly!)

 
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y'all, this still doesn't get old, but it singlehandedly kept me alive postpartum. put it on your rolling cart snack pile!!!!
Monster Trail Mix - 36oz - Favorite Day™
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Catch me with a beef stick, postpartum or not.
Chomps Jalapeno Beef Meat Sticks - 9.2oz/8ct

organize

 
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make it easy on yourself and just roll this thing around the house, packed with snacks and diapers and water and more snacks and breast pump, etc.
3 Tier Metal Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels
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I didn’t have this but this would have been great for postpartum things, especially those first two weeks
Bedside Caddy Tan - Brightroom™
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