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Postpartum Recovery Must Haves
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Postpartum items that made recovery just a little bit easier after both of my pregnancies ❤️‍🩹
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Nursing Bras
 
Bathroom items
 
Breastfeeding
 
Wellness & hydration

Nursing Bras

Breastfeeding is hard work 💪🏼 you deserve good quality nursing bras on your journey!
 
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I love these for working out and everyday wear. They’re comfy and have good support!
Sublime® Nursing Sports Bra | Heather Grey – Kindred Bravely
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A good nursing bra that you can sleep in is essential, especially during the postpartum night sweats! These are soft and comfy.
French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra | Grey Heather - Kindred Bravely
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These are good tshirt bras and they are soft, but they don’t have much support in my opinion.
Momcozy YN21 Seamless Nursing Bra
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Bathroom items

Items that I organized into a bathroom caddy for when coming home from the hospital.
 
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Trust me you want the upside down bottle
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle - Postpartum Care
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This is way easier to deal with at home than the big pads they send you home with from the hospital
Always Discreet Boutique Incontinence Underwear, Max Protection, Large, Rosy, 18 Count
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Line these up in your pad or adult diaper and spray them with benzocaine. So soothing
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
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Start taking a stool softener immediately. And don’t stop too soon
Colace Clear Stool Softener 50mg, 42 Ct
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Breastfeeding

Items that support the comfort of your breastfeeding journey🤍
 
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I LOVE this stuff. It’s better than any other nipple balms I’ve tried. It also doubles as a lip balm
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2oz
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You can really get any brand nursing pads they all pretty much work the same
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 200 Count
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Wellness & hydration

It is so important to prioritize hydration and what you put into your body while recovering from having a baby!
 
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I have taken these religiously since my son has been born and I like them
Mama's Select Postnatal Vitamins - 30 Caps
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Get yourself a big cup that you like & fill it up repeatedly!
Simple Modern 40oz Trek Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw Lid
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These are a great way to increase hydration which is important for your supply while breastfeeding.
LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes Variety Pack 18-Count
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These are wonderful for a more natural electrolyte replacement. I normally mix one with strawberry juice and lemon juice, it’s soooo good and hydrating.
Vita Coco Organic Coconut Water 11.1oz x12
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