Labor and Post Partum Essentials
- tash3meyer
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Ah, labor and postpartum—the glamorous, sparkly world of adult diapers, mystery fluids, and Googling “is this normal??” at 3 a.m. But fear not! Whether you’re packing your hospital bag or settling into life with your tiny new roommate, having the right essentials on hand can make all the difference between feeling like a disheveled goblin and a somewhat-functioning human.
Here’s your no-nonsense (and slightly oversharing) guide to the real MVPs of labor and postpartum recovery.
Hospital Bag & Essentials
This is your “go time” survival kit. Pack like you're moving in for a weird sleepover that involves fewer snacks and more bodily fluids. Think comfy clothes, toiletries, snacks (you will be hungry enough to eat your own arm) and chapstick (because that hospital air is drier than your sense of humor after 17 hours of labor).
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Breast Pads
Because your boobs will be leaking like a broken faucet in a cartoon. These little lifesavers help prevent embarrassing wet circles and keep your dignity (and shirts) intact. Pro tip: stash a pair in every room—you never know when the milk mayhem will strike.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Nipple Cream
You don’t know true pain until your baby latches on like a tiny piranha. Nipple cream is like a spa treatment for your poor, overworked nipples—soothing, healing, and your new best friend.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Nursing Maternity Tops & Hospital Gown
Comfort is king, and quick boob access is queen. These tops are cute enough to help you feel slightly human and practical enough to handle milk explosions. As for a hospital gown that’s not issued by a nurse? Treat yourself. It’s your labor party, and you deserve to feel semi-cute in those delivery pics.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Stool Softener
We’re not here to sugarcoat it—your first post-baby poop is the stuff of legend. Enter: the humble stool softener. A true hero. It’s not glamorous, but neither is childbirth. Take it. Love it. Thank it.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Postpartum Pads
Think maxi pad... but make it mattress. These aren’t your regular period pals—they're super absorbent, super necessary, and super unglamorous. But hey, they get the job done while your body’s doing its thing.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Peri Bottle
The squirt bottle that earns a spot in your heart forever. When wiping feels like a cruel joke, this little bottle steps in with gentle cleansing goodness.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Bath Salts
Not those bath salts. We’re talking healing, soothing, "let me pretend I’m at a spa for five minutes while my baby sleeps" bath salts. Great for easing sore bits and giving you a tiny moment of peace in the postpartum chaos.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
Water Bottle
Hydration is life, especially when you’re feeding a baby, healing, and surviving on crumbs of sleep. Get a giant water bottle—one that could double as a dumbbell—and keep it close. Bonus points if it has a straw so you can sip like a queen while lying in bed.
Here are the Amazon links —because waddling through a store is overrated:
So there you have it—your ultimate, slightly chaotic but totally essential list of labor and postpartum must-haves. Will you still feel like you’ve been hit by a truck driven by a very cute baby? Probably. But at least you’ll have your peri bottle, nipple cream, and an oversized water bottle to help you rally.
Remember, you just created life, which officially makes you a superhero (even if your cape is currently a milk-stained nursing top). Pack that hospital bag like the boss you are, stock up on the recovery goodies, and prepare to meet the tiny human who’s about to change your life... and your sleep schedule.
Good luck out there, mama—you’ve got this!
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