New Mom Essentials
Many baby showers focus on items you will need for your new little bundle of joy; yet they leave YOU, the postpartum new mom out! After having 5 babies in 5.5 years I have learned along the way that some items are new mom ESSENTIALS to healing after having a baby. They will support your recovery and leave you feeling comfortable and confident as you find your way on this new journey of motherhood.
Below I have listed the top new mom essentials to surviving the postpartum season. I highly recommend you add some of these to your shower list, you deserve to feel comfortable, and as much as we love the baby, you matter too momma! When a baby is born, a mother is too. Be sure to download the FREE POSTPARTUM CORE HEALING GUIDE to further support your healing. *The maternal method is reader supported, some links may be affiliate links, thank you for your support!*
Your Postpartum Essentials Checklist-
You’re going to want some nice new lounge wear; and button up is the best because you can easily whip out the boob if need be!
- 5% spandex
- Two-Piece cute sleepwear pajamas featuring long sleeve top and pants for relaxed fit
- Top: Button-down sleepshirt hits at hip ,chest pocket with notch collar
- Bottom: Pajamas pant feature chiffon drawstring elastic waist to make relaxing as comfortable as possible.Comfort and lightweight sleepwear for women is the best pajamas
- Summer Baby, these shorts are SO COMFY!
- Lansinoh Lanolin is the #1 recommended nipple cream by moms and doctors in the US. You’ll want this if you are breastfeeding!
- SAFE FOR MOM & BABY: No need to remove before breastfeeding.
- RELIEF FOR SORE NIPPLES: Thick, rich cream soothes and protects sore nipples.
- ESSENTIAL FOR BREASTFEEDING: Use to soothe and protect delicate skin.
Adore Maternity & Nursing Bralette by Bao Bei Maternity.
- This bralette grows with you! Perfect for every mother during pregnancy or postpartum, the perfect bra to labor in and breastfeed in. Bao Bei was created by a Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor and inspired by your Active Pregnancy!
- Made In the USA. 100% Designed & Manufactured in California
MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY SNAP DOWN TANK. These are just the best to wear after baby.
They are long to cover your postpartum belly which feels more comfortable.
- Ease into motherhood with our clip down nursing cami. The clip down feature is easy and convenient for breastfeeding
- Pair it with pajama pants when lounging around the house or layer it with a button down shirt or cardigan for an effortless look
Postpartum Recovery Tea by Pink Stork. This tea is made with key vitamins and nutrients to support postpartum healing, balance natural energy levels, and provide your body with essential nutrients needed after childbirth.
- The taste is AMAZING! It is also all organic and developed by a busy mom of 4.
- Female herbalist-formulated: Proudly made in America, this tea is formulated by our certified herbalists using herbs that have been used for centuries to support postpartum healing.
The amazing HAAKAA! This is AMAZING; and I have hardly used electric pump this pregnancy.
You can attatch this to your opposite breast while feeding to catch any letdown & once your baby finishes feeding on one side you can hand express what is left as they drink from to other.
Save more milk with less hassle!
NEEDED COLLAGEN FOR BEFORE, DURING & AFTER PREGNANCY
This is amazing, has 15g of protein to fuel you and your baby & it has all your amino acids.
- Our powder formula is ethically sourced pure hydrolyzed bovine collagen, nothing else.
- Needed´s Collagen powder is a source of protein, which can be so helpful for stabilizing a woman’s blood sugar levels and giving her consistent energy throughout the day.
- CODE: MATERNALMETHOD for 20% off
Sitz Bath Herbs
Taking a nice warm bath with your newborn is very relaxing. This herb mixture can be added to the bath OR to padsicles.
It helps promote healing of the perineum, help tissues heal from perineal rips, tears and episiotomy stitches. Infection fighting and anti-inflammatory properties encourage healing.
Core Connections Postpartum
The step by step framework to healing and achieving a strong, balanced body after baby.
- WORKOUTS THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR A POSTPARTUM MOTHER’S BODY
My comprehensive framework guide will help you build back your pelvic floor, core & surrounding muscles in order to stabilize your core unit so you can be strong in your everyday life and fitness routine after baby.
In Conclusion:
Birth is one those life events that will bring about something new in you. It is a natural, normal process, however it is very taxing on your body. Proper rest, recover and healing is essential in order to gain optimal health back. Even the simplest things during your recovery will make the biggest difference! I hope this list of new mom essentials was helpful for you; be sure to check out my AMAZON FAVORITE here.
As a new mother you have so many other things on your plate to figure out, proper recovery is going to make a world of difference in how you face motherhood in the future. If you are in the process of making your baby shower registry, be sure to put some of these new mom essentials on it; you matter too momma!
Cheering for you!
XO
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