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Boob Maintenance
Leaking, engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis. The physical side nobody warns you about.
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Pump and Dump: Stop the stress.
Pump and dump is old school. Your milk mimics your blood alcohol — if you're not drunk, your milk isn't drunk.
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Postpartum Sucks (But You'll Be Fine)
This sucks. You thought being 9 months pregnant was bad… it wasn’t.
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Ok But How Do I Pee with a Baby
Nobody warns you about this. Three options, ranked by desperation level.
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Peri Bottles
You need one. Not the squeeze bottle the hospital gives you (though take that too - it's fine in a pinch and if
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Postpartum Vulva Pain Relief
Witch hazel foam, witch hazel pads and flushable wipes. Here's what actually helped after two vaginal deliveries.
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Mom Diapers and Ice Packs
Mom diapers, giant pads, and two kinds of ice packs. This is everything I used (and re-bought) for two postpartum recoveries.
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Smallshow Nursing Tops: The Whole Brand Is a Win
Random Amazon brand, ridiculously affordable, and you won’t care when they get spit up on. Buy them in every color.
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Maymom Flanges
Skip the brand-name flanges — Maymom's multi-size kit costs less than one Spectra flange and works just as well.
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The Pumpables Genie Advanced
The wearable pump that actually performs — comparable output to the Spectra, no tubes, fits in your bra.
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The Spectra S1 Plus
Pay the upgrade fee for the cordless version. The difference doesn't sound like much until you're stuck behind a chair.
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Phantom Cries
You will hear your baby crying when they're not. It's a real thing. Finish your shower anyway.