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Breastfeeding After a C-Section? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Can you breastfeed after a C-section? And all the essentials you need for breastfeeding after a cesarean section. Tips to make breastfeeding a success. “Is there anything you need?” my labor and delivery nurse asked as she pushed me into recovery. I’d done this before and I knew the one item I needed right away….

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What to Wear After a C-Section: From Underwear to Workwear (2024)

What to wear after a cesarean delivery to stay comfortable and feel confident with a c-section incision, while breastfeeding. The best options for coming home from the hospital, lounging at home, leaving the house, working out, and going back to work. I frantically dug through my hospital bag, looking for one more outfit, hoping I’d…

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The 7 Best Gifts for C-Section Moms (4 Gift Basket Ideas)

The best gifts for C-Section moms. My favorite gifts for first-time moms or new moms after a scheduled C-Section, unplanned, or emergency C-Section. “Don’t forget newborn diapers, wipes, and some high-rise granny panties,” I reminded my husband as he headed to the store. “Granny panties?” he questioned. “Yep.” The one postpartum item I’d decided not…

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Packing Your C-Section Hospital Bag? Here’s Every Item You Can’t Forget

What to pack for the hospital (C-Section edition). Everything you need to know about having a c-section, c-section essentials, c-section postpartum essentials, what to wear after a c-section, and c-section recovery essentials. My incision site felt like it was on fire. As I gently lifted my belly to inspect it, I found blisters had formed…

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The Best Hospital Pajamas to Keep You Cozy After a C-Section

The best pajamas for the hospital after a C-section. What to pack to stay comfortable after your surgery—gowns, pants, and nursing tops. I pulled the pair of maternity lounge shorts that I’d bought specifically for this out of my hospital bag, glad I had something that worked this time. But when I pulled them on,…

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The Best Pants to Wear Postpartum After a C-Section (2024)

The best pants for after C-Section, during the postpartum recovery period. Options for all different occasions and styles. I stared blankly at my dresser drawers. I literally didn’t have anything to wear. Every pair of pants I owned were either maternity or a few sizes too small at two weeks postpartum. I signed and grabbed…

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C-section Postpartum Essentials: The 7 Things You Need to Heal

C-section postpartum essentials for moms who are preparing for a c-section. Grab these 7 things to prepare for postpartum after a c-section. I was startled awake by the sound of my newborn baby’s cry. Looking over at my husband, who continued to sleep as our baby grew more insistent, I realized I was on my…

11 Proactive C-Section Recovery Essentials You Need to Know About

11 Proactive C-Section Recovery Essentials You Need to Know About

C-section recovery essentials for moms who are getting ready for a c-section, just came home from one, or are struggling through recovery. Items, tips, and a plan that will help with c-section recovery I will never forget my first night in the hospital after my c-section. Our crying baby woke my husband up long enough…

10 C-Section Essentials That Will Make You Feel Prepared

10 C-Section Essentials That Will Make You Feel Prepared

Everything you need to know about a c-section and your most important c-section essentials. What to expect from a scheduled c-section. And what you need to bring to the hospital. C-Section Essentials That Will Make You Feel Prepared As I heard those words, “if he hasn’t turned in a few weeks, we’ll schedule you for…