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Postpartum Essentials
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items These are some of my postpartum must haves, along with items my friends have shared are must haves for a natural delivery. All of my boys were delivered via C-section. I’ve included items for both delivery types, as well as a lot of other postpartum ...
I lived in these after my last two pregnancies. I wish I would’ve had these with my oldest son. They are very comfortable and have so much stretch! They are disposable, but you can wash and reuse if you want. I did it with mine!
Frida Mom Postpartum Disposable Boyshorts
You’re going to want to use the biggest pads you can find. Postpartum bleeding can be pretty heavy at times. The hospital will give you some pads that you can take home, but you’ll want extras on hand.
Postpartum Pads
Frida mom is really the GOAT of postpartum essentials. This kit includes everything from peri bottles to iced maxi pads and even a nursing gown.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit With Peri Bottle
I tried a bunch of different nipple creams, but always came back to this one. This one works the best. I’ve had 3 kids, and it was tried and true every time.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding
I didn’t try these, because these are a newer must have, but nursing moms swear these cut the healing time down tremendously. You’ll want all the relief you can get, because the girls will be sore for the first couple of weeks when nursing is new for...
SILVERETTE® Original Silver Nursing Cups
Some of the items in this kit are similar to the other one I posted, but some of these items are C-section specific. I’m a 3x C-section mama, so you’ll want extra care for scar recovery. Belly binders are also an important part of postpartum recovery...
Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Kit
There are so many belly binder options out there for C-section recovery. You should be able to get one from the hospital too, at least in my experience, that was the case. If you cannot, search Amazon, there’s a lot out there.
C Section Belly Band
In my opinion, soma makes the most comfortable bras. I wear the soma Enbliss wireless bras. They make them in regular and nursing bras! Good for before and after birth.
Supportive Nursing & Maternity Bras for Women - Soma
You’re going to want tops that are nursing friendly, if you are nursing! No judgement if you are not, I know it’s not possible for everyone.
Breastfeeding & Nursing Tops, T-shirts & Tanks | Kindred Bravely
Did you know that car seat covers can double as a nursing cover? If you didn’t know, now you do 😉
Milk Snob: Buy Best Infant and Baby Car Seat Covers Online
You may have some swelling post birth, called after pregnancy edema. I didn’t know this beforehand, and it happened with my oldest son. Compression socks help reduce swelling.
Compression Socks for Women - Wellow
If you have a natural delivery, my mom friends swear by these ice pads. You’ll have a lot of swelling and discomfort down there in your lady bits, so the ice packs will help with all of that.
Postpartum Ice Pack
You’ll want loose, comfy pajamas after delivery, regardless if you have a C-section or natural delivery. If you are planning on doing fresh 48 photos in the hospital, grab a cute set like this!
Women's Cloud Knit Short Sleeve Notch Collar Shirt and Shorts Pajama Gift Set - Auden™ Green/Polka Dot M
You’ll want a comfortable gown and robe as well. You don’t have to buy a gown, the hospital will give you one, but if you want your own, check these out!
Delivery Robes - Gownies
You’ll also want a cheap, comfortable pair of slippers. I wouldn’t go crazy and spend a lot of money on these, because there’s a good chance you may have some bodily fluids on them.
Women's Slippers
A lot of women tear during natural birth and swear by having a perineal spray for added healing benefits and comfort.
Herbal Perineal Spray - Earth Mama Organics
If you plan on nursing, make sure you bring some sort of nursing pillow.
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection - Boppy