The first few weeks after giving birth can be a challenging time. You are recovering from childbirth, trying to adjust to life with a new baby, and coping with the sleep deprivation that comes with being a new parent. It can be tough to know what you need during this time, but don’t worry – we have you covered! There are some essentials that will make your life a little bit easier during this time and we’ve rounded up everything you need to survive the first few weeks!
Written By: Jessica Diamond, MPH, RDN
What we’ve learned from four babies combined and talking to all of you is that the postpartum period is not discussed nearly enough. As a result, we feel so much more alone and unsure than we ever should. We can’t understand why the postpartum period isn’t talked about more, but we’re here to change that! In this article, we share our postpartum essentials, from what helped us heal to what we didn’t know we needed. It’s time we made postpartum plans in addition to birth plans!
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Healing Essentials:
Breastfeeding Essentials:
Nutrition Essentials:
Miscellaneous Essentials for Your Hospital Bag: Check out our What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: The Ultimate Checklist for all that you actually need or may want but here’s some extras that are commonly not thought about!
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