Learning to adjust to your “new normal” with your newborn baby right after labor and dealing with all the postpartum body changes you are going to go through is going to be a whirlwind experience.
But you can definitely be prepared by using these postpartum must haves products to help you go through this process. As a new mom, all these products helped me survive my postpartum recovery period, therefore I recommend buying them ahead of time.
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1. Colace
After delivering the baby you might get constipated and Colace helps you go!
2. Pads
You will have some discharge for a few weeks after having the baby and will need pads. Don’t overstock though because everyone is different and you might not need them for that long.
3. Perineal cooling pads
These are a must literally right after having the baby. The cold perineal pads help reduce the pain and swelling which feels so good!
4. Peri Bottle
A peri bottle is used to clean the perineal area after childbirth. I did not know such a bottle existed. This peri bottle features an angled nozzle that can be extended or shortened and can be held upside down which is amazing for new moms that are uncomfortable or healing from childbirth. The hospital will give you one but the nozzle isnt flexible as this bottle.
5. Motherlove – Sitz Bath Spray
This spray is an added bonus. It contains witch hazel, yarrow herb, and uva ursi leaf which are helpful with pain and swelling. The spray has a cooling effect when applied and it feels amazing.
6. Dermoplast Pain & Itch Spray
The Dermoplast spray immediately relieves the pain on contact. This spray contains a topical analgesic Benzocaine and menthol. I loved this product and recommend it to all first-time moms.
7. Motherlove – Nipple Cream
Nipple creams or balms help relieve cracked and sore nipples by moisturizing. These creams are safe to be consumed and can be repurposed as salves to put on your lips, hands, elbows or even a baby rash. I used the motherlove nipple cream and Boobease 100% organic nipple balm.
8. Nursing therapy packs
Earth Mama booby tubes or Lansinoh Therapearl 3-IN-1 Breast Therapy are great products to use. When warmed in the microwave it can help with milk let down, relieve clogged milk ducts and mastitis, and encourage milk flow.
When kept in the refrigerator the cold helps with pain and swelling from engorgement. Another alternative can be to soak a small towel with warm water or place the soaked towel in the refrigerator. For some more breastfeeding tips click HERE.
9. Support wrap
I was so uncomfortable after childbirth that I honestly didn’t use it right away. But once I did I used the wrap to support my hips, pelvis, and abdomen.
10. Comfy Slippers
My feet were completely swollen before and after pregnancy, therefore, I wasn’t able to wear any of my shoes. I did however found these ultra-comfortable sandals from Adidas. Literally, I used this postpartum must-have every single day from the last days of my pregnancy and until now two years out. I really love these slides, therefore, I bought a second pair.
Postpartum recovery isn’t easy but these must-have products can definitely help in your recovery journey. Don’t worry this stage is temporary and you will definitely get past this. The days will seem long but the years are short, take advantage of every second with your new bundle of joy! Congrats!