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Postpartum Recovery Essentials for Mom
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items Everything you actually need for your hospital bag and recovery at home, no junk, just real relief. From hospital grade soothing sprays and cooling pad liners to cozy nursing wear and hydration must-haves, these are MY tried and tested postpartum sta...
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Care for down there🩷
Breastfeeding
Care for down there🩷
Absorbent maxi pads with instant cooling ice packs in one step. They provide crucial swelling and pain relief during the first few very sensitive days home.
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
The hands free spray delivers fast 20% benzocaine numbing relief without needing to touch sensitive healing areas.
Dermoplast Spray | Pain Relief for Cuts, Burns, Bug Bites
A complete lifesaver for early recovery. Full length sheets that will cover your entire pad without mess or layering, instant cooling witch hazel relief straight out of the fridge.
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners Genital Irritation Treatment
The angled neck reaches without straining, making cleansing sore sensitive areas after birth easier than using the basic hospital bottle.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle: Non-Toxic, Feminine Care Set
100% organic herbal salve with witch hazel, calendula, and St. John's wort. Pop it in the fridge for extra cooling relief for sore perineal tissues or hemorrhoids(yeah, unfortunately those do happen mama.)
Earth Mama Organic Perineal Balm - 2 fl oz
A huge upgrade from scratchy hospital mesh undies. Super soft, stretchy boyshorts that hold heavy pads and cooling layers securely without digging into your waist or incision.
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - M/L - 8ct
Staying hydrated while recovering and possibly breastfeeding is vital. In my opinion, the bigger the better when it comes to your water bottle. I’ve linked this one because it actually keeps my water cold.
Stanley 30 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 FlowState Quencher Tumbler Soft Orchid
Breastfeeding
Made of sterling silver that naturally soothes and protects sensitive, cracked nipples between nursing sessions. No creams or extra wipes required. These were and still are a life saver for my breastfeeding journey.
Silverette Nursing Cups for Breastfeeding
100% organic, and nonsticky. You don't have to wipe it off before nursing, making it ideal for soothing sore nipples or lubricating pump flanges during early feeding. You can also use this if you can’t or don’t want to use lanolin!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter for Breastfeeding - 2 fl oz
Thin but super absorbent with non-slip adhesive strips. Keeps your clothes leak free and dry day or night without showing under your bra.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 100ct
Uses natural suction to collect letdown milk on the opposite side while nursing. It catches your liquid gold effortlessly without any cords, noise, or extra assembly. Don’t let your hard work drip away!
haakaa Breast Pump with Suction Base and Gray Leak-Proof Cap
Soft breathable crossover sleep bra. Super easy pull aside nursing access with no underwires or stiff clasps to press into your skin while resting.
Kindred Bravely Womens French Terry Nursing Bra For Breastfeeding
Save your back! Brings baby up to breast level to prevent slouching and back strain while nursing or bottle feeding. Ergonomic, firm, and most importantly easy to wash!
Boppy Complete Nursing Pillow
This was my favorite pump! Check with your insurance to see if they will cover it. I love that I can use it plugged into the wall or I can charge it to make pumping easier on the go. It has a light also which was perfect for night pumping. You can al...
Zomee Z2 Double Electric Breast Pump