Postpartum Must-Haves

 Ya'll, postpartum is tough. 

That sweet baby is SO SO worth it though 💓



When I was pregnant, it was so hard for me to find everything put together to know what I would need after I delivered. Wanted to share what helped me so much! If you don't want to know, then in the words of Bridesmaids-- "Look away!"



1. Upside Down Peri-Bottle: unless you want to spray your hand with water, get one that is upside-down. You'll thank me later. 

    -Amazon: Upside Down Peri Bottle



2. Disposable Underwear: You won't want to wear anything super fancy for a couple days. Just trash it girlfriend. The hospital may give you some, but it may be nice to have some on hand just in case!

    -Amazon: Disposable underwear



3. Instant Ice Maxi Pads: Your Vagina NEEDs these. Ice-Ice Baby, pleasantly prepared just for you

    -Amazon: Perineal Ice pads



4. Witch Hazel Cooling Pads: Just say yes. anything you can get to ease the pain is a Green-Light Gooooo. 

    -Amazon: Tucks Cooling Pads



-------Get all the above together with the Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Kit--------



 

5. Comfy underwear: You will be chilling at home getting in some baby snuggles. These are comfy and do the trick! 

    -Amazon: Comfy Underwear



6. Dermoplast Spray- Yes, layer on to help with pain. 

    -Amazon: Dermoplast Spray



7. Lidocaine Cream- Yes, more pain relief
    -Amazon: Lidocaine Cream



8. Maxi Pads- Welcome back to the world of periods. Rude
    -Amazon: Maxi Pads

9. Breast Therapy Packs- Help your let-down (aka tingly feeling) and more
    -Amazon: Hot/Cold Breast Packs


10. Nipple Cream - one for your diaper bag, one for your room and one for day-time!
    -Amazon: Nipple Cream minis

11. Soothing Breastfeeding Gels - Rockstar at easing boob pain. Yesss

12. Breastfeeding Pads- Ever see a baby try so hard to gulp down milk because your boob spits it out as fast as a Ferrari? You will soon. When you don't want your co-workers to see your boobs leak, put these in. 
    -Amazon: Breastfeeding Pads

13: Hands-free Pumping Bra- cute and functional!
    -Amazon: Pumping Bra


14: Nursing Bra- You'll probably want at least 5 pairs. No lie. 
    -Motherhood Maternity: Full Coverage Nursing Bra


15. Milk Saver- No precious drop is wasted. This stuff is liquid gold and milkies saves the day. 
    -Amazon: Milkie's Milk Saver




16. Breast Pump- You don't need to sit next to a wall plug-in or worry about finding one when you are on the go. pump up to 5 ounces per bottle. Quiet and with a nightlight. 
    -BuyBuy Baby: Spectra Electric Pump


17. Snacks!! and a waterbottle. you will get parched and hungry from 0 to 100. 



Tell me, what helped get you through Postpartum?? 



xoxo 
Jamie




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