C-section Recovery Kit: What You Need to Know
We asked a mom on the Earth Mama team who had two unplanned c-sections what she wished she had known about c-section recovery. Because even though the baby doesn’t come out of your nether regions, that doesn’t mean you won’t need support.
Your “down there” may still swell and get pretty uncomfortable, but also, there are other parts of c section recovery that you may not expect or even know about.
So whether you’re having a planned c-section or you’re just preparing for what might happen just in case, here are the Earth Mama products to pack in your c-section hospital bag or have on-the-ready for your c-section recovery kit.
What This Mom Wished She Had For Her C-section Recovery
- Herbal Perineal Spray: For possible down-there swelling and postpartum bathroom trips (medication can make bowel movements super fun).
- Herbal Sitz Bath: Yep! C-section mamas can still use padsicles and Earth Mama’s Herbal Sitz Bath is the best.
- Organic Skin & Scar Balm: For obvious reasons.
- Organic Ginger Nausea Tea: When the meds wore off, this mom said she felt nauseous.
- Ginger Fresh Body Wash: Just a special treat (and a little bit of home) for that first shower after surgery.
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Belly Butter: Works wonders on a postpartum belly, too!
Another Helpful Tip: Make a Lying In Plan
We recommend creating a Lying In Plan to help you best communicate your postpartum wants and needs to your partner, your friends, your family, and your practitioners.
Similar to a birth plan, a lying-in plan will help you consider all the aspects of your postpartum recovery and make decisions that can then help to make those first days, weeks, and months go more smoothly.
