Items to Have on Hand After Giving Birth

12 Utterly Unglamorous Items to Have on Hand Postdelivery

October 5, 2011

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Congratulations! Once a woman gets through the actual birth, the hard part is over, right? Not so much. As natural as it is, childbirth can wreak havoc on a woman's body, and we're not talking about stretch marks and a belly pooch. While mama is now dealing with the after effects of birth, she's also caring for a newborn and working her way through some powerful postpartum hormone swings. It's not exactly a cake walk, but it goes without saying that these effects should be worn as a badge of honor that helped bring a precious lil one into the world.

Keep reading for a selection of items that aren't nearly as fun to shop for as itty bitty booties, but will be far more appreciated in the weeks postpartum.

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by POPSUGAR Moms 2

Keep reading for a selection of items that aren't nearly as fun to shop for as itty bitty booties, but will be far more appreciated in the weeks postpartum.

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2 Comments

Natasha Dantzig 1 year 32 weeks

care0531 - same here! I was totally unprepared for all of the really gnarly after-effects, and I didn't even know half of this stuff existed. I also tell all my friends, even if it scares them a little. They'll thank us later.

care0531 1 year 32 weeks

I had to laugh when reading all of this, and then I had to share it with all of my co workers who haven't been through it yet and asked me for any information that might help them....the stuff that people forget to tell them about. I have to be honest when I had my first kid 8 years ago the aftermath was very shocking to me! NO ONE informed me! I make a point to inform everyone else now :)