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My Pregnancy/Postpartum Essentials 🤰🍼🤱
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items This is a collection of the things that truly helped me through pregnancy, birth, and those first tender weeks postpartum. Some of these I used every single day, others I wish I’d had sooner. Everything here is either something I personally tried, lo...
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Pregnancy
Postpartum
Not Essentials 🫶🏼
Pregnancy
Whether it’s the swelling feet, the midnight heartburns, or the weird heat waves in the middle of the night — these cotton PJs are your low-key bedtime MVP✨
Soft, breathable cotton gives your bump some room to stretch, and when you’re up nursing or ...
Cotton Pyjamas ‼️
Don’t Skip the Compression Gear!
Compression socks were a game-changer during pregnancy. Helped big time with swelling, sore legs, and just feeling more supported—especially on long days.
If you're pregnant and on your feet a lot, grab a pair. You'...
Compression Socks 🫡
Now this is for my people who struggle to keep up with fluid intake! A Good Water Bottle is a Game-Changer Get one big enough to hold your daily water requirements (at least 2-2.5 litres) so you will only need fill it once or twice a day. For me, straws motivate me to drink—don’t ask why! The straw made it way easier during labour especially when I was too sore or tired to move, and it helped my partner give me water during contractions without me reaching. It doesn’t have to be this exact bottle—an insulated one works great too, especially once you’re breastfeeding and need to stay hydrated. You don’t need anything fancy, but having a good bottle during labor and beyond was a total lifesaver.
A big ole bottle
If you're pregnant and starting to feel uncomfortable at night — do yourself a favor and get a pregnancy pillow.
I held off at first, thinking it was just another "pregnancy thing" I didn’t really need. But once the hip pain, back aches, and bump j...
Pregnancy Pillow
I had stretch marks before I even had kids, but pregnancy brought so many more — and the itch was the worst. I remember scratching until I bled some nights. 🥲 That’s why this one made the Benable list: Kin Pregnancy Body Butter actually gave me the ...
Kin Belly Butter for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Postpartum
Whether it’s the swelling feets, the midnight heartburns, or the weird heat waves in the middle of the night — these cotton PJs are your low-key bedtime MVP✨
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Soft, breathable cotton gives your bump some room to stretch, and when you’re up nursing o...
Cotton Pyjamas ‼️
Your go-to “oh thank god” moment after labor!
Cool witch hazel + soothing aloe & chamomile on soft liners help with pain from tears, stitches, or haemorrhoids.
They stick right into your undies so you can walk, sit, or nurse without feeling lik...
Postpartum Cooling Pad Liners w/ Witch Hazel
Don’t Skip the Compression Gear!
Compression socks were a game-changer during pregnancy. Helped big time with swelling, sore legs, and just feeling more supported—especially on long days.
If you're pregnant and on your feet a lot, grab a pair. You'...
Compression Socks
Im sure most already know what this is but for those of you who dont, if you tear during birth (2nd degree with my first, 3rd degree with my second), THIS WILL HELP SO MUCH when going to the bathroom. Its not magic but it's definetly relief.
Peri Bottle
It gave my core and back the extra support I really needed in those early weeks—especially when moving around, feeding, or just trying to feel “put together” again.
It’s not about “snapping back,” but about comfort, stability, and giving your body ...
Abdominal support
Breastfeeding is beautiful, but ohhh it can be brutal on the nips especially once teeth come into the mix 😅. Mine would get so raw and sore that even a bra touching them felt unbearable.
That’s why this balm made the list:
✨ Soothes instantly when...
Kin The Nipple Balm
Not Essentials 🫶🏼
If your belly is feeling heavy, tight, or just… unsupported, especially in the second or third trimester, kinesiology tape (yes, that stretchy athletic tape!) might be your new best friend. I used it when my bump started pulling on my lower back and ...
Kinetic tape
While not essential, a journal can be a lovely companion during pregnancy and postpartum.
It’s a small way to capture your thoughts, feelings, and the little milestones along the way, moments that can sometimes feel fleeting amid all the changes
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Journal 🤍
A Solid Read for Expecting First Time Parents 🫶🏼
This book was a really helpful, no-nonsense guide for us as expecting parents. It covers what’s happening physically but also focuses on how to support each other and stay connected through it all.
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The Couples' Pregnancy Guide: Navigate Pregnancy & Childbirth
Not essential, but a yoga ball can be a surprisingly versatile companion during pregnancy and postpartum!
It’s great for gentle stretching, improving posture, easing back discomfort, and even practicing balance. During labor prep or postpartum recov...
Yoga Ball
As a first-time mum dealing with PPA, this camera really made life easier. It’s reliable, easy to use, and genuinely affordable – I can’t recommend it enough!! 😩
I have three Tapo Link cameras, and I honestly love them.
This specific baby monitor...
Baby Monitor 🙌🏻