Postpartum Prep: Things no one tells you
(a partial check list for a vaginal birth)
- Depends because there will be leakage
- Overnight Maxipads with wings
- Granny panties to throw away later…although once you put these beauties on your body, you’ll be a changed woman and may never want to go back.
- Sitz bath herbs
- Peri bottle (they’ll prob give you one at the hospital or birthing center)
- Witch hazel pads (Tucks Medicated pads)
- or Straight up Witch Hazel to soak your new maxipads in and freeze
- PreparationH- Oh your poor bum
- Olive Oil- Oh your very sore nipples
- Arnica- breastfeeding friendly and homeopathic pain/ inflammation relief
- Disposable or reusable breast pads because there will be leakage there too
- A hooter hider to hide your leaking breasts in front of visiting family and friends…or not
- Hot/Cold compress to soothe your sore, leaking breasts
- Breast Pump (Check to see if one is covered by your insurance)
- Breast milk storage bags
- At least one newborn bottle
- A journal for your thoughts
- The contact information for a good IBLCE (board certified lactation consultant)
- A list of local breastfeeding support groups along with the days,times and location where they meet
- The First Forty Days book: for nourishing recipes and postpartum advice
We are women. Hear us roar!
What were some of your life-saving PP recovery items?
Love & Leafy Greens,
