Intro

Having a baby is a life-changing event, and postpartum care is essential for new mothers to recover physically and emotionally. Here are some guidelines and product recommendations to help with the journey. We will likely go into more depth on each of these areas of postpartum care in the future. There is so much to cover!

1. Physical Recovery:

  • Invest in a comfortable maternity pillow for support while breastfeeding or resting.
  • Stock up on pads and panty liners for postpartum bleeding.
  • Consider using a perineal bottle for soothing soreness in the pelvic area

2. Emotional Recovery:

  • Seek support from friends and family, or join a local support group. Postpartum Support International is a great resource for finding a local support group if you’re in the US/Canada.
  • Practice self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, and reading. There are some great workout plans out there for moms who gave birth and want to relieve some stress. We love the NourishMoveLove series. It is a free 4 week workout series designed by a mom of three to relieve stress and help your body recover from giving birth.
  • Talk to your doctor about postpartum depression and consider therapy or medication if needed.

3. Product Recommendations:

  1. The Boppy Nursing Pillow helps to support your newborn while brest feeding. It will help them get that perfect latch, and prevent fatigue while you're trying to nurse them. This pillow is also great for starting tummy time.

  2. Always Maxi Pads.. Be sure to stock up on pads, there is nothing worse than running out when you want to be at home with your newborn.

  3. FridaBaby Mom Perineal Medicated Witch Hazel Healing Foam pump directly on top of maternity pad to get immediate relief. We also recommend their Upside Down Peri Bottle for recovery and cleansing.

  4. Thinx Postpartum Panties are a very comfortable solution for mothers who need longer term support after birth. We recommend trying to get as much from the hospital as possible. We were able to get a bunch of extra ice packs, and mesh underwear from the hospital as we were leaving. We also recommend TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads for postpartum relief.

  5. Kalms Stress Relief Tablets, these tablet will help you relax. Having a newborn can be very stressful. Especially as you're adjusting to eachothers schedule. We recommend getting some of these tablets to help you remain calm during those midnight feedings, or when your baby doesn't seem to stop crying.

  6. The haakaa Manual Breast Pump is an absolute must have. This will be the best $12 spent during the whole postpartum period. This easy to use manual brest pump prevents one leaking while feeding on the other, can pull excess milk that's being produced so it doesn't end up in your bed or soaking through your shirt.

    We love the Haakaa Silicon Breast Pump, take a look at our review!

  7. Palmer's New Moms Skin Recovery Set contains a variety of products to help your skin bounce back. The most important being nipple cream. We love their prenatal products too. If you feel like you only need nipple cream then we also recommend Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream. If you need more nipple relief, Silver Bell nipple sheilds are a great solution.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that postpartum recovery is a process and can take time. Be kind to yourself and seek help if needed. A happy and healthy mom is the best gift you can give to your new family.

Note: It’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new products or treatments.