Postpartum :: What You Really Need
After nine months of growing your baby, doing the research, figuring out maternity leave, deciding on a stroller, working on your birth plan, it is time to have a baby! But what about YOU? What is your plan to take care of yourself when that miracle is earth side? Here is a look at what I found most helpful as my body recovered from birthing a baby!
My Postpartum MUST HAVES (Based on a Vaginal Birth)
Underwear
Bodily
Aerie Nursing Bra
Nursing Tank
Comfortable Essentials
Robe
Slippers
Blanket
Large Water Bottle
Comfy butter socks - also better to find some non-slip options
Hair Scrunchies and headbands
Pajamas - Nice to wear soft button up ones like these & these to make nursing easier
Soft, not too tight leggings - I lived in Lululemon Aligns
Personal Care
Nursing pads - I liked the reusable ones, but also had some single use ones
Face lotion
Hydrating spray - I loved having some mist to rejuvenate me throughout the day
Lip balm
Colace for constipation (another thing they don’t tell you about)
Taking Care of Down There
Ice Maxi Pads or homemade padsicles - Nothing says mother-daughter bonding like making some padsicles! These were something I made the day after getting home from the hospital and was soo happy to have them when my stash from the hospital ran out - here is how we made them.
Frida Mom Upside Peri Bottle - way better than what they give you at the hospital
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
Dermoplast - Numbing/Anti-Itch Spray
Period pads - I was soo surprised by how long the bleeding lasts after childbirth (we are talking like 6 weeks..)