Postpartum
Toolkit
Below are my favorite products for your postpartum toolkit!
Digestion and Nutrition
- Bowel Health
- Stool Softener: helps protect the pelvic floor from further damage after childbirth from strenuous pushing during a BM.
- Foods that support digestion (prune juice, flax seed, apple sauce)
- Staying hydrated:
- Simple Modern 32 oz cup – easy to track how much you’re drinking
- NUUN or Ultima – alternate these electrolyte drinks with water
- Shoot for 60-90 oz per day of water and/or electrolyte drink
Healing
- Swelling
- Compression Socks – reduces swelling in the legs
- Vaginal Pain
- Tucks
- Ice Diapers
- Cooling spray (can create DIY one)
- Perineal cream
- Compression undergarments for belly and pelvic floor
- Compression underwear for support of pelvic floor
- Car Wedge Seat Cushion
- Abdominal Support:
- Belly Band or Belly Bandit – these belly wraps are awesome support for after birth
Baby Tools (benefiting mama too!)
- Sleep tools
- SNOO –a bassinet that mimics the feel of the womb. Worth the cost!
- Magic Sleep Suit – if baby sleeps well, so do you!
- Breastfeeding
- My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow – absolute favorite breastfeeding pillow for keeping good posture
Mental Health
- While breastfeeding, meditate for 3-5 minutes
- While breastfeeding, practice deep breathing
Community Help
- Meal Train– for coordinating meal delivery