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C-Section Recovery: What Helped Me Heal (Hospital + Home)
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items After my emergency C-section, these are the things that helped make recovery a little more comfortable — from my hospital stay to those first few weeks at home. Every recovery looks different, but these are the products I personally used and loved wh...
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Hospital Bag: C-Section Recovery Essentials
Pain Management & Comfort Items
Incision Care & Postpartum Clothing
Around-the-House Recovery Helpers
Self-Care & Little Things That Helped Me Feel Like Myself
Hospital Bag: C-Section Recovery Essentials
The things I was so glad I packed for those first few days in the hospital after surgery. These helped me feel more comfortable while recovering and adjusting to life postpartum.
I lived in this robe those first couple days. This robe made all the incision checks, pumping, breastfeeding, and skin-to-skin so much easier!
Kaia Cloud Jersey Kimono Robe in Vinyasa
A good pair of slippers is a must! My feet were so swollen after so I never wore the grippy socks.
Chantomoo Women's Memory Foam Corduroy Bow Slippers
Packing a few button-down night gowns made me feel more myself but also allowing for easy access for all incision checks and breastfeeding/pumping
Clea Bamboo Long Sleeve Sleep Shirt | Black
Gap always has the softest pjs as well!
SoftMade Modal PJ Shirtdress
Personally I didn’t mind the hospital mesh ones they give you so I used those at first then switched to these once I ran out after coming home! Specifically the “boy short” style was more comfortable for me!
Frida Mom 8pc Postpartum Underwear
Pain Management & Comfort Items
The first few days after a C-section can be tough, and these were the little things that helped me stay comfortable while my body healed.
The hospital usually gives you an abdominal binder but I also got this one too! I liked them both equally so it’s really what works for you! But definitely having the extra support post c section is a must!
Postpartum Abdominal Support Binder – Frida | The fuss stops here.
I didn’t actually end of needing these, but lots of women do so I packed them just in case for piece of mind!
Gas-X Extra Strength Chewable Tablets, Cherry, 72 Count
They usually give you this at the hospital but I went ahead and got some to have on hand, which I did end of using preventatively!
Colace Stool Softener 100mg, 60 Capsules
I got this but I wouldn’t say it’s a must have, really any ice pack works! But ice is good to have on hand!
Frida Mom C-Section Hot & Cold Therapy Binder
I tried to wean from the stronger pain medication as fast as I could so this was super helpful!
Motrin Dual Action Pain Reliever 120 ct
Incision Care & Postpartum Clothing
Finding clothes that didn’t bother my incision was a game changer. These were the pieces that helped me feel comfortable while healing.
Once my OB removed my dressing, this is what I used everyday day to assist with scar healing. Along with scar massage.
Frida Mom C-Section Silicone Scar Strips
Oversized button down pjs is what I lived in once we were home from the hospital, so comfy and cute!
Maternity Modal PJ Shirt
Amazon has lots of comfy pj sets! I also go for the model or bamboo material bc it’s so soft!
Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Women's Modal Long-Sleeve Pajama Set
I wore this home from the hospital and also to our first few outings like their pediatrician appt or to get coffee! So comfy and didn’t bother my incision those first few weeks!
PRETTYGARDEN Women's Two Piece Lounge Set
I also would wear 2XL t-shirts with sweatpants around the house, Etsy has so many cute ones! Of course I snagged this one 💙💙
Twin Moms Club Comfort Colors® Shirt, Coquette Mom Tee, Mom of Girls Shirt, Twin Mom T-Shirt Trendy Mama Shirt, Cute Mom Shirt, Twin Mama
Around-the-House Recovery Helpers
These are the things that made those first weeks at home easier while I was recovering, resting, and adjusting to postpartum life.
This was SO amazing to keep anything “mom” related in. I had it in our room and would bring it to bed/bathroom as needed! I had all my pumping and postpartum essentials.
Simple Houseware 3-Tier Metal Utility Cart
Initially I slept in our recliner but once I “graduated” to our bed I had to use this to be more comfortable and just for ease of getting in/out of bed due to lack of core strength
Bedluxe 3PCS Orthopedic Wedge Pillow Set
If you have a taller bed, this is also a must to help with getting in/out of bed with no core strength those first few weeks
Handy 9 Inch Black Foldable Step Stool
The best water bottle in my opinion! Staying hydrated helps with recovery 🤍
HydroJug Traveler 40oz Insulated Tumbler
Self-Care & Little Things That Helped Me Feel Like Myself
Recovery isn’t just physical — these were the little things that helped me feel more comfortable, refreshed, and cared for during those early postpartum days.
Under eye patches always helped me feel brighter even with little sleep
grace & stella Eye Patches for Puffy Eyes (24 Pairs)
A face mask was an easy way to help give me confidence and give me some life back in those early months
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrogel Mask 4pc
My favorite moisturizer! If you haven’t tried it I highly recommend, it’s worth the price!
Honey Halo Hydrating Ceramide Face Moisturizer