Preparing for a C-section? Here are the practical things worth having ready before delivery—from hospital day essentials to making recovery at home a little more comfortable. 🍼🤍
Sits away from the incision and makes postpartum bleeding easier to manage.
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Choose soft, roomy bottoms that won't press against your incision.
High Waisted Pajamas For Women
Makes breastfeeding and skin-to-skin easier.
Maternity & Nursing Nightgowns
Useful once you're encouraged to get up and walk.
Anti Slip Slippers
Hospital outlets aren't always conveniently located
Long Phone Charger
Easier to drink from while resting in bed
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Great for walking around the hospital while keeping you covered.
Women's Robes and Slippers
Keep personal-care essentials together and easy to reach.
Toiletry Bags
Look for soft, breathable styles that don't rub the incision.
Postpartum Underwear
You'll still experience vaginal bleeding after a C-section.
Maternity Pads
One of the easiest outfits while your abdomen is healing.
Loose dress
Holding a pillow against your abdomen can make coughing, laughing or getting up more comfortable
Abdominal Pillow Post Surgery
Keep water, tissues, chargers, snacks and medication within arm's reach.
Bedside Caddy
Surprisingly useful when bending and stretching are uncomfortable.
Grabber
Ask your healthcare provider; constipation can be particularly uncomfortable after
Stool Softeners
Comfortable slip-on shoes — Avoid bending down to tie shoelaces
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Can help position baby without putting unnecessary pressure on your incision.
Nursing Pillows for Baby Feeding Support
Easy access for frequent feeds
Best Nursing Bras & Maternity Bras
Useful if you're expressing milk or need help maintaining supply.
Hands-Free & Wireless Electric Breast Pumps
Helpful during the early days when nipples may become sore.
LANSINOH HPA Lanolin For Sore Nipples
You'll go through plenty during newborn feeds.
Baby Burp Cloths
Have the appropriate size ready; newborn sizing varies considerably.
