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Postpartum Essentials You Didn't Know You Needed
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items These are the things that made postpartum easier for me and all my clients but who knew! Take it from someone who's tried everything.
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Essentials for your hospital bag
Must haves for healing mentally and physically
Essentials for your hospital bag
You don't know you need this until you do!
Its the only Mom and nurse-invented 2-in-1 support system that targets the specific pressure points pregnancy and birth create.
Pregnancy Support: Back support and Pressure-free sitting support for your tailbone and hemorrhoids Post-Vaginal Birth
Recovery: Use the cushion directly to help manage pressure on the perineum and promote comfort during healing postpartum from tearing or episiotomy. Post-C-Section
Support: Place it behind your back to provide crucial lumbar support, assisting posture and reducing strain on the abdominal muscles and incision while sitting up.
Its the only Mom and nurse-invented 2-in-1 support system that targets the specific pressure points pregnancy and birth create.
Pregnancy Support: Back support and Pressure-free sitting support for your tailbone and hemorrhoids Post-Vaginal Birth
Recovery: Use the cushion directly to help manage pressure on the perineum and promote comfort during healing postpartum from tearing or episiotomy. Post-C-Section
Support: Place it behind your back to provide crucial lumbar support, assisting posture and reducing strain on the abdominal muscles and incision while sitting up.
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After you have the baby, everything down there is so tender, swollen, and—if you have stitches—downright painful. The last thing you want to do is use scratchy toilet paper. The peri bottle is like a portable bidet that saves you from that "sting" wh...
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
When you’re dealing with swelling or hemorrhoids (the glamorous side of birth no one mentions!), the cooling relief is instant. Witch hazel is a natural anti-inflammatory, so it actually helps speed up the healing and takes the "throb" out of everyth...
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Healing Foam
Getting sleep in the hospital is next to impossible without these so they are a must have. The contour makes them totally blackout and takes the pressure off your eyes so you can move them without the feeling of something pressing down. Any amount of...
Ultimate Blackout Sleep Mask
You need sleep after giving birth, even just a power nap, and these are so comfy. Hands down one of the best things to bring to the hospital. You can still hear a bit so you won't miss baby crying but they block out 90% of the noise
Sleeping Earplugs
Those adult diapers are itchy, uncomfortable and full of plastic. You need breathability after giving birth. These are mesh-free, mess-free recovery wear that stretches even more than you have. Soft, seamless and breathable to keep pads (and everythi...
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear
You'll be starving.
Plant Based Protein Bars - Shake It, Bake It, Birthday Cake It
Bring an easy to zip up swaddle to the hospital. Trust me, trying to learn how to use those hospital blankets as swaddles is a disaster. You need rest and these swaddles help your baby feel like they're still in the womb with the arms up positioning ...
Breathing Reassurance Newborn Baby Swaddle
Must have for postpartum recovery! Think of it as a natural helper for the aches and bruises after delivery, whether it's a vaginal birth or a C-section. Use it to feel less "sore all over" and help speed up the healing of any tissue trauma or swelli...
Boiron Arnica Montana Homeopathic Pain Relief
Definite must for obvious reasons but you need a bottle that can do both COLD and HOT liquids. You never know what you'll be craving, ice water or hot tea. Refill with whatever you need when you need it.
Owala Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
These are perfect for slipping on easily and walking around the room or hospital maternity floor. You'll have a need to shower or at least freshen up and these dry quickly when wet.
Shower Slippers Quick-Dry Non-Slip
There's nothing worse than needing lip balm and not having any. Pack this in your bag along with your toiletries.
Burt's Bees Lip Balm
Must haves for healing mentally and physically
THE BEST nipple cream for nursing mamas! Lasts the longest, the most awesome ingredients, doesn't sting and heals fast. Plus you can use it for your baby's cheeks when they have a rash from sleeping on their front/side.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
When you have time for a shower these are amazing for getting a quick aromatherapy steam sauna boost. Self care is critical so even just a 5-10 minute break in the shower with one of these will help re-set your nervous system.
anihana Aromatherapy Essential Oil Lavender Love Shower Steamer
Lemon balm may help boost the levels of GABA (a neurotransmitter that helps regulate stress) in the brain. It's excellent for reducing excitability and worry. Best for calming a frantic mind while still needing to stay productive, and improving overa...
*NOTE: Make sure to clear with your doctor if you are nursing or pregnant
*NOTE: Make sure to clear with your doctor if you are nursing or pregnant
Yogi Tea Elderberry Lemon Balm Immune + Stress
The priority is resting, healing, and bonding. The more you can have ready made healthy meals the better for the first few weeks!
Blue Apron | Ready-to-Eat Meals
Essential for recovery and breastfeeding!! I’ve done extensive research on supplements and not all brands have the best purity or consistency. Mega Food is top rated and not ultra expensive. I took it personally and loved it. No postpartum hair loss,...
MegaFood Baby & Me 2 Postnatal with Choline, Folate & Iron Multivitamin Vegetarian Tablets - 60ct
Both mom and baby will benefit from these healing sounds. They calm the nervous system and help the natural healing process. There are tracks for day and night. Listen to what makes you feel good. Fussy newborn? Find the track that calms them down.
Solfeggio Frequencies - Healing Range - Album by Miracle Tone
