Postpartum Care things...

spicysurro · January 2014

For all my STM what would you recommend having on hand for after birth care???

PeachLove25 · January 2014

There have been many recent posts about this if you can search. I'm on mobile so I can't link right now.

I went to the drugstore today and loaded up on some recommendations.

Infant gas drops
Infant fever meds

Tucks pads
Motrin
Colace
Epsom salts

spicysurro · January 2014

I looked around but couldn't find it, if someone else finds it can you please attach it here, sorry!

halfthetree · January 2014

Witch hazel(alcohol free!) and aloe Vera. Combine the two, soak pads, wrap them in tinfoil and freeze them. Epsom salts are great and soothing!
Earth Mama Angel Baby has a great mama bottom spray too.
I also have some herbal bath tea bags, for me and baby post partum.
Arnica in 30C is apparently great to take once labour starts, and for a few days after to help with the bruising.

There's more, but I forget right now lol

mamatobe2012 · January 2014

You: Tucks, stool softener (I didn't use this much), rubber donut to sit on, nipple cream (gel pads) for breaking in your boobies, lots of water and snacks when establishing supply.

Baby: every baby is different, I appreciated having a baby k'tan to wear him in, miracle blanket (swaddling blanket), soothie pacis, newborn socks to keep their feet warm or to put on their hands if their scratching themselves, you really don't need much.