Some things I used in the hospital attempting an unmedicated birth! After 21 hours I did go with the epidural, however, laboring as long as possible without it may help you to continue to dilate with it. I think my epidural helped me to relax enough ...
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Pain management
Recovery
Comfort
Pain management
Kinda a similar idea to the labor comb! Helps through early and active labor
TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator EMS Therapy
Also helpful during labor!
Theragun Mini 3rd Gen (Black) | Small Percussion Massage Gun for Pain Relief
Greattt during labor BUT even better for the cramps you get during the first couple of days while breastfeeding.
CVS Pharmacy
This during labor if you’re home is phenomenal.
Shower Stool
Some form of a labor comb can help re direct pain signals.
Mama Natural Wooden Labor Comb – Birth Support
Recovery
It really is as good as they say. The hospital one is okay. I actually didn’t pack this with me and didn’t know how great it was until I got home to use it. If you’re a first time mom, you could probably do the same.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Also very necessary. Use over a regular maxi pad to prevent wetness from leaking from your post-partum diaper set up.
The pro of these: one long strip! The con: it is very long and you may not need that
Witch Hazel Perineal Cooling Pad Liners - Postpartum Recovery Care
These or the Frida liners are great. The pro: easy to arrange exactly where you need them. The con: nothing really! Kinda comes down to personal preference.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
This on top of the perineal liner or the tucks… chefs kiss, magical!!
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
Okay yeah… way better than the hospital ones. However, I recommend using the hospital ones while you’re there in order to pack less!
