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Postpartum Survival Guide
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items Getting through the postpartum period is no joke! You’re a rockstar mama and you deserve to make the most out of this precious time!
Sections
4
Step 1. Rest, Recover & Hydrate
Step 2. Nourish
Step 3. Carve out Some “You Time”
Nursing
Step 1. Rest, Recover & Hydrate
Obviously rest can be hard to come by in these early days, especially if you have older kiddos in the house, but carving some time out for YOU is key
Staying hydrated especially if you’re breastfeeding is key!
Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration
This company does third party testing on all of their ingredients and only includes the best of the best! The mama support and mood are both amazing and have saved me postpartum with my second!
Postpartum Recovery Bundle
Perfect for sore nipples when starting your breastfeeding journey for the first time or the 5th!
SILVERETTE - The Original Silver Nursing Cups – Silverette Usa
I know she’s overdone but truly helps me keep hydrated! I try to have 3 per day and that gets me to my water goal
The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler | 40 OZ
For all those late night, middle of the night, and early morning feedings. Some of my favorite postpartum watches were: Selling Sunset, Love Island, New Girl, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Netflix
Vitamin D is such an important postpartum supplement that most people don’t think about. Just be sure to find a good brand with K2
Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125 mcg) plus K & K2
Don’t feel guilty if you need to increase screen time for older kiddos during this time! But picking a good low stimulation show is a plus; here’s one of our faves
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (TV Series 2015–2021)
These are great postpartum and even good post c-section since they sit above the incision!
Rael Disposable Underwear Women Organic Cotton S-M 20ct
Makes the go easier
MiraLAX Laxative Powder, Gentle Relief, 45 Dose
Find a good pre and probiotic especially if you had antibiotics in the hospital. Great for postpartum recovery and this is my go to
Prebiotic + probiotic sparkling drink for a happy gut
Step 2. Nourish
Food is medicine! Prioritize nutrition and protein
Soup is such a great food postpartum and half baked harvest recipes are always a win for my family!
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup.
If you don’t have family in town, let friends start a meal train for you! It’s hard to accept help but in the early newborn days, it’s key to staying sane! Let your village support you!
MealTrain.com (official site) - Organize Meal Support in Minutes
A little sweet treat postpartum is a must 🍪 and this is my go to recipe
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
Some great easy dinner recipes from Half Baked Harvest
Easy Dinner Recipes
Step 3. Carve out Some “You Time”
Even if it’s just 10 minutes, getting up before the kids, taking a long shower, reading a book or going for a walk can seriously be mental game changers
Great addition to your morning or night skincare routine
Omnilux Contour Face
Sometimes an outdoor walk with littles just isn’t possible but this is an affordable indoor walking pad that made all the difference for me especially in winter!
DeerRun Q1 Urban Mini Under-Desk Treadmill with Remote Control
Amazing book! I can’t wait for the movie. Historical fiction about 2 sisters during WW2
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Fantasy-esque and amazing story! Couldn’t put it down!
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Incredible historical fiction about the nurses in the Vietnam war. Get the tissues ready for this one
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Comfy for those newborn block walks & you just had a baby, you deserve some new shoes!
Ghost Max 2 Womens Running Shoes
Really helps with loose skin postpartum!
MAËLYS - B-FLAT Belly Firming Cream
Red light is a game changer especially on stretch marks and loose skin post pregnancy
FIRMLY™ | Dual-Wavelength Red Light Belt with 3-Layer Lift Technology
Focus on rehabbing your pelvic floor and core once cleared by your doc. Good for C-section mamas too! There are some great programs online and instagram/tiktok!
Dr. Mae Hughes I Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (@dr.maehughes)
Nursing
Any mama who decides to nurse for any length of time is a rockstar! Here are some of the things that helped me!
Having a hospital grade pump if you’re going that route is great. This one is a work horse
Spectra
The best nursing pillow and so so soft. It has a removable/washable cover!
Butterr Nursing Pillow in Wheat
Make some good lactation cookies!
Lactation Cookies.