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What Helped Me Through Postpartum
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items Things I used postpartum to help me feel my best or make the day go smoother!
Sections
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Breast care
Down there care
Hydration station
Clothes
Consumables
Breast care
Two words: RAW NIPS ‼️
These hydrogel patches saved me the first week of breastfeeding, starting that second night in the hospital. If you don't know what I mean, im talking about that night of cluster feeding! Up every 30 minutes nursing (for my bab...
Medela Tender Care Hydrogel Pads
You will be going through nipple cream like no ones business the first couple of weeks! Love this one to keep my skin hydrated and avoid cracking. Just make sure you avoid using this if youre going to wear the hydrogel patches
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
When your milk comes in, you will be a FAUCET! CATCH THE DRIPS! Freeze it and build a stash, use it for milk baths, make lotion with it- just keep it! These were super convenient!! I even wear them overnight!
WILLOW Catch All Cups Kit - 2pk
I WISH I GOT THIS SOONER! This is a fantastic option to help relieve some engorgment. I mainly use this overnight/early morning so I can give myself some relief without waking up my baby or my husband. Don't let it's manual nature trick you into thi...
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex
I prefer these nursing pads! I find that these are more discrete in your bra, especially if you removed the cup/pad inside of your bra. They are quite absorbent, I'd say I change them every day and a half or so.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 60ct
So this isn't completely POST partum, but in the end, this helped me immensely !!
Your baby will go through a giant growth spurt (their tummy will 2x in size) the second night (usually). My baby was nursing every 30 minutes and I was pooped by hour ...
haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set - 6ct
Down there care
This, for the first two to three weeks postpartum, was a savior. Any sort of cooling/numbing is necessary. I went through two bottles of this
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
‼️you are not above wearing diapers after birthing another human ‼️
Perhaps your partner will be the only one in the household not in diapers for a couple weeks- that's okay!
The pad/short combo from the hospital is the worst. Make your life easier...
Always Discreet Postpartum Underwear Maxi Pad - Large - 14ct
I would freeze these and put them between the mesh undies from the hospital and my diaper. They kept things cool, but not icy cold (that was not my preference). I used these for at least two weeks to help with swelling and overall comfort. TRY THESE!...
Lansinoh Hot and Cold Pads, Postpartum Essentials, Purple, 2 Count
BUY THE BIG CONTAINER! Put these on your pad/diaper so they set pressed against your skin. They feel so nice the first week, or two, postpartum! Always follow what your nurses/doctors recommend, but I changed these after every bathroom visit.
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
Hydration station
You need to hydrate! Being hydrated is a large contributor to your milk supply, and overall wellbeing postpartum! I would CHUG water, and occasionally I would throw in a liquid IV just for A) some flavor and B) electrolytes because I was drinking so ...
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements - Strawberry Lemonade - 0.56oz/10ct
I got two of these tumblers. I use them both every day! They keep my water nice and cold, and they hold so much liquid! I fill up both so I do not have to run to the kitchen as often.
Breastfeeding leaves me PARCHED and I chug water- you should be t...
BruMate
Just put it on your registry!! You will be CHUGGING water! You deserve the superior ice for your drinks- treat yourself!
Nugget Ice Maker Countertop Soft Chewable
Clothes
I just wore the hospital gowns in the hospital because I did not want to risk getting my clothes messy (blood, afterbirth, etc..), but I do wish I brought these jammies. I wear them still (two months pp) most nights because they are so comfortable an...
INSPIRE CHIC Women's Cotton Button Down Notch Collar Short Sleeve Pajamas Set with Pockets Small Black
I love my nursing sweatshirts! I slept in them, wore them around the house, in public... these are super convenient for nursing. I love how the zippers are thin and almost undetectable.
Fleece Maternity Nursing Tops Sweatshirt Long Sleeve Breastfeeding Shirts Clothes for Women - Walmart.com
This is as sexy as nursing bras can get. This one in particular is my favorite to wear! It's supportive, so the girls look AMAZING, it's a bit snug, so my pumps stay put super well, and it comes in colors that don't emphasize milk stains! Old Navy al...
Maternity Light Support CloudComfy Sports Bra | Old Navy
Consumables
My sweet cousin told me about this. It is so important to keep your body fueled in every way postpartum. These vitamins are so helpful and beneficial.
Postnatal Multivitamin + Omega-3 - Anya
Quick and easy. Pour packet into container, pour milk, drink the next morning. I use their container they sent with the package, so so easy. This is a must, in my opinion (if you don't want to make your own)
Oats Overnight | Nutritious, Delicious, Convenient Oatmeal Breakfast
Same as overnight oats. Easy to prep, convenient to eat whenever or wherever. It's all about ease the first few weeks while you create a routine for yourself
Protein Powder - 10-Flavor Variety Pack | CSE
Everybody hears about it, or at least you should be told, the first 💩 post partum is humbling, to say the least... I used these drink mixes for some added probiotics to help with that. This, coupled with the fiber-rich overnight oats, I think made i...
Karma Probiotic Hydration 6 Pack - Berry Cherry