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The Ultimate Postpartum Recovery List (for healing + comfort) 836

Healing postpartum after a vaginal delivery can be tough. You need some serious TLC down there and SPEEDY healing. Check out this top list of the ultimate postpartum recovery must-haves. (Hover over the "comment boxes" on each item to see my comments & recommendations.)
Your postpartum recovery staple. I ended up using1 pack of these, 4 packs of the Stayfree Maxi Regular and 1 pack of the Carefree Original R
Always Extra Heavy Overnight Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings - 20 Count
Always Extra Heavy Overnight Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings - 20 Count
$12.00
An alternate heavy flow pad to the Always Maxi Overnight. Natracare pads are very similar to hospital pads and do not have wings.
Natracare Organic Maternity Pads, Made with Certified Organic Cotton, Ecologically Certified Cellulose Pulp and Plant Starch (1 Pack, 10 Postpartum Pads Per Pack)
Natracare Organic Maternity Pads, Made with Certified Organic Cotton, Ecologically Certified Cellulose Pulp and Plant Starch (1 Pack, 10 Postpartum Pads Per Pack)
$9.00
A fantastic downgrade from the "jumpo pad". No wings means they fit into the mesh panty nicely with no plastic rubbing.
Stayfree Maxi Regular Pads For Women, Wingless, Reliable Protection and Absorbency of Feminine Periods, 66 count
Stayfree Maxi Regular Pads For Women, Wingless, Reliable Protection and Absorbency of Feminine Periods, 66 count
$8.00
The best panty-liner when you graduate to something slimmer to catch the end of your recovering cycle.
Carefree Original Thin Panty Liners, Comfortable Daily Feminine Care Protection, Fresh Scent, Regular, White, 92 Count (Pack of 1)
Carefree Original Thin Panty Liners, Comfortable Daily Feminine Care Protection, Fresh Scent, Regular, White, 92 Count (Pack of 1)
Tucks are ultimate cooling relief and some are given to you at the hospital. They go straight on top of your maxi pad. Stock up!
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Pads Per Pack (Pack of 2)
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Pads Per Pack (Pack of 2)
The hospital will give you guazy panty things that are pretty great but you will likely run out! Prepare with another pack.
Brief Transitions Disposable Postpartum Seamless Panties for Women Black(5 Pack)
Brief Transitions Disposable Postpartum Seamless Panties for Women Black(5 Pack)
$16.00
These cold packs are the BEST for postpartum relief!!!
Medline Deluxe Perineal Cold Packs with Adhesive Strip, 4.5" x 14.25", Pack of 24, Ideal for Postpartum Perineal Care
Medline Deluxe Perineal Cold Packs with Adhesive Strip, 4.5" x 14.25", Pack of 24, Ideal for Postpartum Perineal Care
$37.00
This is a natural version of Dermoplast. It has raving reviews. Next time I'm buying this + Dermoplast and trying them both out.
Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray | Safe for Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery, Witch Hazel Natural Cooling Spray For After Birth Feminine Care Essentials, Benzocaine & Butane Free, 4-Fluid Ounce
Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray | Safe for Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery, Witch Hazel Natural Cooling Spray For After Birth Feminine Care Essentials, Benzocaine & Butane Free, 4-Fluid Ounce
$12.00
You will get 1 can from the hospital. Buy another 2. Trust me!
Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray-2.75 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray-2.75 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Put that ridiculously sucky peri-bottle that they give you from the hospital in the second bathroom or your diaper bag. Use this one!
MomWasher Peri Bottle for PostPartum Care by Fridababy - Perineal Recovery After Birth
You will need some tossable, crazy comfortable underwear when transitioning out of the disposable guazy panties. These are amazing.
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The comfiest underwear when you're ready to ditch those mesh ones!
Fruit of the Loom Women's Boyshort Panties
Fruit of the Loom Women's Boyshort Panties
Motherhood Maternity Women's Lace Trim Nursing Nightgown
Motherhood Maternity Women's Lace Trim Nursing Nightgown
$25.00
Don't use toilet paper. Use these. I ended up buying 5 packs!
Flushable Medicated Hemorrhoid Wipes, 48 Count (Pack of 4)
Flushable Medicated Hemorrhoid Wipes, 48 Count (Pack of 4)
For those who are in a lot of pain + discomfort. This will help tremendously.
Preparation H Hemorrhoid Symptom Treatment Cream, Multi-Symptom Pain Relief with Aloe, Tube (0.9 Ounce, 1 Tube per Box), (Pack of 3)
Your new postpartum BFF. Sitting can be done with the donut. Otherwise...not so much.
Kieba Hemorrhoid Treatment Donut Tailbone Cushion, Prostate Pillow, Pregnancy, Post Natal, Bed Sores, Coccyx, Sciatica, 18 Inches. Ultra Premium Comfort Foam (Black)
Kieba Hemorrhoid Treatment Donut Tailbone Cushion, Prostate Pillow, Pregnancy, Post Natal, Bed Sores, Coccyx, Sciatica, 18 Inches. Ultra Premium Comfort Foam (Black)
$26.00
When your doc give you the go, take a sitz bath. Use this instead of your tub to make sure the bath is as sanitary as possible.
Yunga Tart Seatz Bath
Yunga Tart Seatz Bath
The staple to your sitz bath. Take 2-3 a day. You will need this larger sized bag.
Epsoak Epsom Salt 19 lb. Bulk Bag Magnesium Sulfate USP
Epsoak Epsom Salt 19 lb. Bulk Bag Magnesium Sulfate USP
$31.00
A welcome addition to your sitz bath, helping with inflammation and healing.
Aura Cacia 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil | GC/MS Tested for Purity | 15 ml (0.5 fl. oz.) in Box with Uses Insert | Lavandula angustifolia
Aura Cacia 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil | GC/MS Tested for Purity | 15 ml (0.5 fl. oz.) in Box with Uses Insert | Lavandula angustifolia
A final addition to your sitz bath, helping with your recovery.
T.N. Dickinson's Astringent, 100% Natural, Witch Hazel 16 fl oz (473 ml) (2 Pack)
T.N. Dickinson's Astringent, 100% Natural, Witch Hazel 16 fl oz (473 ml) (2 Pack)
Drink a TON of water. Buy a solid water bottle like this one so you actually remember to keep drinking.
Nalgene Tritan On The Fly Water Bottle, OTF, Clear/Green
Buy a few comfy essentials. This cardigan is amazing. The heather gray is cute.
89th&Madison Marled Knit Pocket Duster Cardigan
A second comfy addition. I love the floral pattern on this one. (Not depicted until you navigate to the product page.)
LL Womens Long Sleeve Ombre Open Front Long Cardigan with Stretch
LL Womens Long Sleeve Ombre Open Front Long Cardigan with Stretch
Comfy + cute. Even though postpartum recovery is bleh, you can wear something that definitely is un-bleh!
ECOWISH Womens Boho Irregular Long Sleeve Wrap Kimono Cardigans Casual Coverup Coat Tops Outwear S-3XL
ECOWISH Womens Boho Irregular Long Sleeve Wrap Kimono Cardigans Casual Coverup Coat Tops Outwear S-3XL
Recover in stretchy leggings. Trust me. These are the best!
Leggings Depot High Waisted Leggings -Soft & Slim - Solid Colors & 1000+ Prints
For your first postpartum bowl movements. They will be painful. This will help tremendously.
Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool Height, White, 9 Inch (Pack of 1)
Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool Height, White, 9 Inch (Pack of 1)
$30.00
Don't skip out on helping your body along with the first bowel movements. Use stool softener.
Colace Clear Stool Softener 50mg Soft Gels 28 Count Docusate Sodium Stool Softener for Gentle Dependable Relief Doctor Recommended
Colace Clear Stool Softener 50mg Soft Gels 28 Count Docusate Sodium Stool Softener for Gentle Dependable Relief Doctor Recommended
$11.00
Some women swell up tremendously AFTER labor. These socks are made for just that.
Physix Gear Sport Compression Socks for Men & Women 20-30 mmHg - Athletic Fit
Physix Gear Sport Compression Socks for Men & Women 20-30 mmHg - Athletic Fit
If you are one of the women that swells up considerably postpartum, a great Epson salt foot scrub will do absolute wonders for you.
PURELY NORTHWEST-Tea Tree Oil & Peppermint Foot Soak with Epsom Salt-for Stubborn Foot Odor, Athletes Foot Burning & Itching, Damaged Discolored Nails-A Natural Callus Remover 16 Ounces
PURELY NORTHWEST-Tea Tree Oil & Peppermint Foot Soak with Epsom Salt-for Stubborn Foot Odor, Athletes Foot Burning & Itching, Damaged Discolored Nails-A Natural Callus Remover 16 Ounces
$16.00
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