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FTM Essentials: Postpartum Edition
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Need help trying to figure out what you need to survive the first months as a new mom? These are my essentials as a practical and new mom!
 
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I used the one from the hospital, but you will definitely live in this for the first month!
ChongErfei 3-in-1 Postpartum Belly Wrap XL
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I had a c-section, so high waisted everything is now essential so it doesn't rub my scar! Definitely need to size up though!
Hanes Womens High-waisted Brief Panties 6-pack
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I had a c-section, so high waisted everything is now essential so it doesn't rub my scar! Definitely need to size up though!
Women's 5pk Briefs Underwear - Dealworthy™ Assorted Neutral L: Mid Rise, Pull-On, Knit Jersey
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Wipes are a necessity!
Amazon Basics Adult Flushable Wet Wipes, 126 Count
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Stool softeners are VITAL because of all the random pain medicines!
Amazon Basic Care Stool Softener 100mg, 100ct
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C-Section scar strips are great!
Frida Mom C-Section Silicone Scar Strips
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I found one outfit I LOVED and bought it in every color to save my sanity of not fitting in anything! These definitely fit great! I sized up because you can tie them and I wanted the top loose for pumping!
Ekouaer Women's 2 Piece V-Neck Lounge Set
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Postpartum diapers - they run SMALL. Definitely size up!
Always Discreet Postpartum Incontinence Underwear, Large, 14 Count
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These are great. They have postpartum ones, but these smell great and fit better than the “postpartum” ones. You still need to size up!
Always Discreet Adult Incontinence Underwear, L, 76 Ct
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You can never have too many sports/nursing bras!
CAKYE 3 Pack Maternity Nursing Sleep Bra
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Pads are needed, whether it's a c-section or not. My mom definitely did not know this!
Amazon Basics Maxi Pads Thick, Unscented, 48 Count
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Vitamin E Oil helped with my scar and stretch mark pain!
Cliganic Pure Vitamin E Oil 30,000 IU Non-GMO
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Syringes for colostrum - I froze them too!
BH Supplies 5ml Oral Syringe w/ Cap - 100
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Syringes for colostrum - I froze them too!
1ml Luer Slip Syringes w/ Cap, Sterile Bulk
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Great for the first week when your colostrum comes in!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle, 2oz/60ml, Preemie Flow, 0m+, 2 Pack
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Call me crazy, buy you definitely need one of these for your bed. Getting up and down is ROUGH!
RELIANCER Adjustable Bed Safety Rail w/Pocket
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Wore this in the hospital. Size up for comfortability!
Ekouaer Womens Maternity Nursing Nightgown
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Comfortable outfits for postpartum and breastfeeding!
Ekouaer Maternity Nursing Pajamas Set Short Sleeve
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Wore this at the hospital and so comfortable!
Ekouaer Nursing Nightgown Maternity Dress
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Ice for your c-section scar!
Fittest Pro Gel Ice Pack for Hot Cold Compress
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Great for your c-section scar on the way home and when you're in the car!
Mastectomy Pillow C Section Recovery Cushion
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