Postpartum must haves

Hi All, I am just wondering what everyone would recommend having for the postpartum stage for both vaginal and section deliveries? I’m not sure yet which one I will be having but don’t want to buy loads of stuff in case I don’t need it as some of the things I’ve seen people recommend can be expensive. Thanks in advance! X

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4 days ago

Witch hazel spray (non alcohol) spray on pads for after birth. I swear Is the reason I ended up being pain free down below within a day!

4 days ago

Adult nappies

5 days ago

Tucks pads, a peri bottle, big ol pants/adult nappies, and you can buy ice pads to go in your undies (god send) When I tell you I cried when I ran out of tucks pads I’m not exaggerating 😭 will be getting plenty shipped over to AUS this time.

5 days ago

I only used a few things - vaginal delivery. A few sets of disposable underwear and larger pads. Then I switched to smaller pads and finally just panty liners I used a peri bottle early on and sitz bath. That was all I used. Some people like "padsicles" but I didn't try. There are kits out there that look nice but they are pricey and you likely won't use it all imo

5 days ago

I got big black knickers (emphasis on black), maternity pads, nappies and I bought compression knickers because it helps support your core, you feel like jelly the first few weeks. Also I can't stress this enough: buy lactulose. You will get constipated and if you've got an episiotomy the first poop pp is not fun.