C-sections are HARD. My go-to survival items for getting through it
I preferred these and regular boyshort underwear over the mesh panties the hospital gives you. they didn't irritate my incision and held everything in
Frida Mom Postpartum Disposable Boyshorts
If you don't buy anything else, an abdominal binder is an absolute MUST. It helped me move easier without feeling like I was going to rupture my incision
Frida Mom Belly Binder Postpartum Wrap 9"
the most absorbent pads. I would wear these at night to not leak all in the bed
gowns were the only thing that didn't irritate my incision during the early days after my c-section
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Nightgown
Get you a grabber so you don't have to worry about bending over to get things out of the floor!!
Grabber Reacher Tool 32” w/ Magnetic Head
A good oil to help your skin to hydrated and elastic to reduce the risk of stretch marks
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil Serum, 2 Oz
an upside down peri bottle is so convenient! the one the hospital usually gives you is fine but you have to really squeeze it since its upright so this one is much easier
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Sprayer Gray
If you're planning to breastfeed, this nipple butter is so good! Dry, cracked nips are no fun at all but this helps prevent that from happening
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2oz Cream
tucks pads are essential for hemorrhoids
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
these are good whether you plan to breastfeed or not! When your milk comes in you can use them for discomfort trying to dry up if you don't wish to breastfeed or if you are you can use them to help help engorgement
Frida Mom Breast Therapy Packs, 2pk
My postpartum nurse gave me a pack of these the first night and she had put them in the freezer before giving them to me and the amount of relief I got from these was unreal!
Frida Mom Cooling Hydrogel Nursing Pads 8ct
a manual breast pump saved me more times than not
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
