Postpartum Favorite Things

Preparing for postpartum life can be a little overwhelming. There's a list for everything a baby needs but not always a list for what moms need. We have put together a list of our favorite things for after birth.

Stool Softener - The first post birth poop might be a little painful, but you can get through it! Take a stool softener and drink plenty of water to help ease the pain.

Squatty Potty - The Squatty Potty helps align and open your bowel in a natural way so that there is less chance for straining. Anyone can use the Squatty Potty, not just postpartum moms.

Witch Hazel Pads - After pushing and straining during birth, hemorrhoids are fairly common. Witch hazel pads help with shrinking the blood vessels and can also help soothe your perineal area if you have stitches.

Perineal Spray - This spray acts as a local anesthetic to relieve any pain or discomfort from stitches.

Peri Bottle - Use with warm water and squirt toward vagina while you pee to dilute the urine so there's less stinging. You can also use it after to rinse off the area to keep from getting an infection.

Sitz Bath - A basin that sits over the toilet that helps ease vaginal soreness and any perineum swelling. It can also help with hemorrhoids or if you are recovering from an episiotomy.

Most importantly, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy- We recommend coming in 4-6 weeks after delivery to start working on your postpartum body.

Was there something that you found helpful after delivery that isn't listed here? Please let us know! With new products coming out all the time, it's great to be able to add useful items to our list of recommendations to new moms!

Let's make sure to get your postpartum visit scheduled. Call us at 720-500-7450 for an evaluation.