Postpartum Care-My Tips

I had my baby boy at 34 weeks unexpectedly yesterday via vaginal birth and wanted to share my tips whilst fresh in my head! I had a super minor tear-not even 1 degree but opted for stitches just incase.

So my tips for after the birth after a vaginal delivery:

- peri bottle! I cannot emphasise the relief of having this when needing a wee! For me it is a MUST.

- witch hazel pads, I pop 3 on my pad, and they are so soothing.

-Spritz for bits spray, is an absolute god send!

I honestly cannot thank my own self enough for packing the above haha

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Congratulations- hope you and baby are doing well as can be expected at 34 weeks! Good tips xx

Wow many congratulations 🥳 to you, hope all went well and speedy recovery. Absolutely 💯 I agree with your tips, that was my experience too.

Coming from mum to two year old, another thg I would like to add is to eat soupy food n stay hydrated a lot ladies. Rest when you can too, it’s probably not possible for few weeks but whatever an hour you get do rest if you have trustworthy sources to support.

I hope you both well 🥹

Hope you and baby are both doing well ❤️❤️

Congratulations hope you’re both doing well ♥️

Congratulations mama!! ❤ 🥰 and thank you for these!! X

I want to add about skipping pads and just using disposable underwear and adult nappies. You dont need pads sticking to anything down there after birth

Congratulations 🎊

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