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POSTPARTUM
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Peri Bottle
This is probably the most important thing for postpartum is a peri bottle. I am going to be super TMI here, but you are going to be super sore down south and you will not be able to wipe, so something like this is essential. A lot of people are in love with the angled Frida Mom peri bottle as opposed to the traditional one the hospital or birth center gives you, but I'm telling you, I had both and I loved the one the hospital gave me. But, because I know that's not a common opinion, I've linked both below so you can check them out.
Dipense
So I was super opposed to buying these for postpartum because I was like, "I'm not going to wear a diaper." And yeah, um just do. I told my husband, "It's not a diaper its just disposable underwear with really large pads." If it helps you to think of it like that, then do, but otherwise just do it. Otherwise you'll be like me and not have it and be really in trouble. Fortunately my birth center had a care package one of their birth center mamas had made for someone who wasn't prepared (i.e. me). So, don't be like me, just buy them and forget about all the bleeding stops.
L Pads
After the whole phase where you basically need a diaper, pads are really great, and if you don't use reusable pads I suggest going with L Pad's Organic Cotton Disposable Pads. I used these during the postpartum period, and while we are renovating the house and don't have access to a washer and drier I use these. They are super trim and absorbent and I love knowing they are not made with harsh chemicals.
Hot & Cold Pads
Another essential that I definitely recommend is some sort of hot and cold pad. I had reusable ones that I could pop in the freezer or microwave and I also had some from Frida Mom that you popped and shook and it turned cold. Both felt amazing and helped ease some of the soreness down there so I definitely recommend this for postpartum.
Dermoblast
This was an essential for me because I tore during labor but I definitely recommend Dermoblast for pain reliever after birth. Now I have no idea what is in this and I am sure its nothing natural but let me tell you it works. For the next baby I might be trying to find a natural alternative but I will definitely have this as a backup just in case.
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads
Another essential if you have a tear during pregnancy, although I think this may just be useful in general. These are witch hazel and feel really soothing against your sore skin. You can also make a version of these with pads called "padsicles" but I was dso unprepared for birth I dind't get around to making those.
Large Flannel Button-Downs
These were a must-have, especially if you gave birth in winter as I did. I was always so cold (or hot if I was nursing) and I just wanted something comfy and loose that I could wear. I basically lived in oversized flannel shirts. They had easy access for breastfeeding and skin-to-skin, were loose and comfy, and didn't look too horrible. I bought mine from Goodwill and just had a stack of them that I rotated between for the first two months. If possible, I would just go to your local Goodwill or thrift store and pick some up so you can try them on first, but below I linked a cotton option you can buy off Amazon if you'd rather buy yours new. I definitely recommend you try to stock up on some for that period.