What You Really Need After Giving Birth 😳

After 5 babies I think I have the postpartum care essentials DOWN!

I don't know about you, but I had ZERO clue about what was needed for postpartum care prior to it happening to me.

I'll never forget when my friends came over right after I gave birth and were confused as to why I had all these items by my toilet. That right there proved to me I wasn't alone when it came to my ignorance in after birth care.

There was so much I felt unprepared for and wished I had a big sister or friend to hold my hand through it. So that's what I try to do here! I hope by sharing my experiences and vulnerabilities you will feel less and alone and more prepared 🤗❤️

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[chrissyhorton]

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[ravensnest]

Thank you for being that comfortable. You are helping so many people. First of all dudes get to understand the struggle and women can prepare and or not feel alone. Thank you Thank you thank you 😊

[lindanichole]

No one talks about it! And the ones that do are accused of “scaring” new mothers. Yet in reality they are scared because likely no one gave them a heads up and not every new mom goes home with a partner to help make things easier.

[elizabetha]

I've had three babies now, and my biggest piece of advice is take stool softners as soon as you are done pushing! Nobody ever talks about the post partum constipation. It really is like a second delivery if you aren't prepared

[kittyIzzy]

Why are people not told this. I feel like this is something that should be talked about. I love your content. I am no where near having a child but it's so nice to learn this stuff and also just interesting. Your new baby is so cute!

[macycurtiss]

I'm not planning on having kids for quite a few years, but I've already started research on it for when I do. I absolutely love your content. THANK YOU!

[angiepangie]

Add these to the list of reasons I'm not having babies. That's intense and I appreciate every mom for keeping humanity going lol.

[sarahs.]

If this scares you, I want you to know that I only bled for about 2 weeks after, and most of that was similar to the bleeding in the last day or so of your period. I also did not get any hemorrhoids, and I did not tear. Postpartum recovery can be definitely tough, but just because it's this way for one mom doesn't mean it will be this way for you. No matter how it goes, you will eventually recover and feel pretty close to normal :-)

[xoxoshawna]

I’m 6 months pregnant rn and this just scared me 😭 because I never knew your vagina gets cut or rips till my mom told me. And I had the audacity to ask if my vagina would be big forever 😭 I wish we would get more educated on childbirth because I’m 20 and knew nothing

[jesshiee]

I was given one of those bottles at my baby shower and was told "trust me you need this" and oh wow it was such a blessing after giving birth😭 I will be forever grateful for that thing

[Gamer_Mama_]

I need these videos so much. First time pregnant lady here who doesn't have my mother in my life.

[reiiwashere]

honestly as a girl whos not planning to give birth, i have no clue how you guys do it. Mad respect

[joosoo]

As a person who never ever wants to be pregnant, mad respect. I couldn't do all this.

[nicoleyearsley]

I had no clue of any of this until I had delivered my son when the nurse helped me go to the bathroom. She has all these things handy and helped me figure it all out. Having a baby is so worth it, but I definitely don’t miss this process.

[kelsey_]

I like the “too comfortable on this app” talks because I’m a 20 year old woman who didn’t know some of this stuff. People don’t talk about what normal things are like after giving birth

[kylaluv]

Hemrroids advice for anyone who needs it. Cause I suffered way too long before I learned this.
Hot baths, especially if you have external Hemrroids. And you should wait a few weeks until you are healed and stopped bleeding. Depending how bad your flair up is, several a day might be needed.
And you din't need to fill the tub all the way, maybe 4 or 5 inches, just enough to give your bottom a good soak. And soak for at least 25-30 minutes.
The heat helps relieve the pain and helps reduce the swelling.
Follow up with some max strength cream with numbing agent.

[christinechance]

I love you, You dont hold back its nice to actually hear what's going to happen and not sugar coat it

[foxdorn]

One of the only times I feel it is correct to be this comfortable on the app. Educating people how to take care of themselves in a very very important situation. If this was elementary school I'd give you a green check mark haha

[cadencedesamu]

Im actually gonna cry why don’t people teach this in school to girls😭😭😭

[baileykokay]

I’m currently pregnant with number two and learning new things from you every day! You’ve genuinely helped me so much already!