I know you want to make sure your baby has everything they need when they arrive earth side but don't forget about yourself Momma! These have been some of my favorite things throughout pregnancy and postpartum!
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For those leaky boobies during the breast feeding days. These ones worked the best for me, and I tried a few brands. They were soft and not irritating.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 240 Ct
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My favorite nursing bras - so much support!
GXXGE 4Pack Nursing Bra for Breastfeeding
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If you’re having a winter baby, these are great, easy access shirts for breastfeeding! Long sleeves for the cold. Front buttons and low cut.
IWOLLENCE Women's Waffle Knit Tunic Blouse
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We all know Momma has to wear diapers too. I used these after both births and they are my favorite!
For during pregnancy! If you get those swollen feet and ankles when you’re pregnant like I did, compression socks were always a must for me! Definitely a must if you’re pregnant and on your feet all the time. Also if you’re ever pregnant and flying t...
Compression Socks For Women & Men-Best Support
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I struggled at one point with milk production and this tea helped immensely!
Organic Milkmaid Tea for Breastfeeding
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Get yourself a water bottle to have next to you at all times. Especially if you are breast feeding - I swear I've never been more thirsty! Getting a larger one (40 oz) also helps you to drink a little bit more throughout the day
40 Oz Water Bottle - Walmart
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Have some nipple cream on hand for those first few days/weeks of breastfeeding. I'm thinking about trying coconut oil this time around but the past two times I have breastfed this is the one that worked the best for me.
Purelan™ lanolin cream - Nipple Relief - Medela
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Loose comfy pants (if it's a fall/winter baby) are a must! Don't forget you'll be wearing a diaper for a little bit too along with your little one so loose clothing was always more comfortable for me!
comfortable sweatpants - Walmart
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Same as the pants - loose and baggy is always better for those first few days/weeks when you're wearing a diaper too! Shorts for those summer babies!
Baggy Shorts Women - Walmart
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Another option for loose/baggy pants for those fall/summer babies. Joggers are a great alternative if you don't want anything too warm like fleece.
Womens Joggers - Target
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Along with drinking water while you're breastfeeding, you will also be starving too! So make sure you have some easy/accessible snacks nearby for when that hunger strikes!
Cookies and Bars : Breastfeeding Supplements - Target
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I bought these to help me drink more water while I was super nauseous in the early stages of pregnancy but these are going to be great to have too during the breastfeeding stage as well!
Hydromom - Superfood Electrolyte Drink Mix
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As your body readjusts having your little one, don't forget to take care of it! We buy so much diaper creams and oils and lotions for our babies but rarely do we get any for ourselves!
Belly Butter for Dry, Itchy Skin - Earth Mama Organics