A list of the items that made my pregnancy (and postpartum journey) more enjoyable, and I’ll be repurchasing these items (or saving them) for baby number 2!
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Pregnancy
Postpartum
Labor and Delivery
Pregnancy
I didn’t get much sleep but what little I did get was thanks to this pillow. I still long for a good pillow nap even a year later
Momcozy U Shaped Full Body Pregnancy Pillow
The BEST maternity shorts. So comfortable, didn’t slide down, and didn’t irritate my belly. Ended up with like 6 pair by the time I delivered.
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Biker Yoga Shorts
Leggings with pockets? That also grow with the belly? That are stretchy and athletically cool? That don’t irritate the belly or slide down? Yeah I lived in these leggings. (Wore them to my baby shower even)
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Capri Leggings
I firmly believe this SAVED me from being covered in stretch marks (and baby I had a HUGE belly at 38 weeks)
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Skin Care Kit
Postpartum
Yeah I didn’t know “flange size” was a thing. I saw a HUGE improvement in my pumping output once I got the right size!
Momcozy Silicone Nipple Ruler for Flange Sizing
Fun fact, virtually no one is the right size for the flanges that are standard on breast pumps
Flange Inserts 13-21mm 5pcs for Medela/Spectra/Momcozy Pumps
Baby I was HURTING! These are multi use and SAVED ME during the early nursing days
Medela Hydrogel Pads for Sore Nipples
I 100% believe this line of products helped reverse my postpartum hair loss
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner 12 oz
So good and definitely made my hair feel thicker and healthier!
Pink Stork Postpartum Hair Loss Gummies - 60
I 100% believe this hair care line reversed the effects of my postpartum hair loss
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Biotin Shampoo
I 100% believe that this hair care line reversed the effects of my postpartum hair loss!
Mielle Organics Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil 2oz
I started collecting colostrum at 38 weeks (with approval from my doctor) and these really made all the difference! I would hand massage and collect in a mason jar throughout the day and then divide the days worth into these. I recommend buying 2 box...
haakaa Colostrum Collector Kit 4ml/6pcs
I didn’t understand the concept of a “let-down” until I started nursing my son and the opposite breast would start to leak. So I panic ordered these after seeing how much milk I was losing on the opposite side. They sit discreetly in your bra, are ea...
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells, Set of 2
Labor and Delivery
I didn’t labor (C-section) but I still LOVED this gown. I wore it day 1 after delivering and it was so soft. I love how easy it was to snap the top open and nurse.