Recovery Kit List

Frida mom post partum stuff is 100% not worth it. You can find the same things, better quality for cheaper.

I truly didn't need anything post partum except post partum pads/underwear and an abdominal binder for maybe the first 3 days to help with splinting. After that recovery was pretty smooth sailing.

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But I had an emergency C-section and other than painkillers I didn’t need anything, I wore my compression socks for a few weeks after :)

Compression socks, ice packs, and secrets women’s disposable undies

As a first-time mum, I developed the “always pants” look – white cotton pants Since having my C-section, I’ve been using them for my periods as well.
Get some black briefs underwear and I found the best PJs to get are button top and shorts like the bf PJs you can get from Primark but I got mine from matalan
If your planning on pumping take breast pads
If you’re planning to take formula take 2 boxes at least from my experience I took 4 bottles thinking it would be enough it really wasn’t and I had to borrow one of the hospitals x

Had two and honestly I didn’t need much.

Big cotton full brief knickers, comfy pjs, maternity pads and snacks.

Staying mobile is key to healing. Keep moving slow and steady, being in bed is no good for you. Set alarms for med pains that first week and stay hydrated and take the lactoluse for your bowels.

I loved my sections, really lovely experiences and easy recoveries. Good luck!

Honestly, I think it’s depends where you are from as to the advice you are given. I had absolutely nothing for recovery for either of my C sections and I’m in the UK. I didn’t need anything like compression socks, here they have you up and moving around as soon as the spinal has worn off and as long as there’s no complications you’d be home 24 hours after. The hospital gave me codeine and some injections to thin my blood which I needed to do nightly for 14 days. Other than that I had nothing at all

Im having an elected in about a week. I've bought an abdominal binder as its my 2nd and i may need to help my toddler. Also got some of the gel scar strips for after the dressing comes off, not sure if they are really needed but apparently they are cooling and stop itching etc.
Ive stocked up on painkillers, lucazade and snacks for afterwards. Also drinking peppermint tea daily now as its supposed to help 🤷‍♀️x

Really basic but I used a dressing gown cord tied to the bottom of the bed to pull myself up etc. It was amazing - meant I was much mobile in the first couple of days !

I found a wedge pillow helpful for sleeping/making it easier to get up from bed