What You Actually Need for Postpartum Recovery

Keywords: postpartum recovery essentials, postpartum must-haves, what do I need after giving birth

The first days and weeks after birth are tender, overwhelming, and unbelievably transformative. And while nothing can fully prepare you for the emotional landscape of postpartum, having the right tools makes healing gentler and less stressful. As a doula and postpartum educator, these are the postpartum recovery essentials I recommend to every mother — the items you’ll actually reach for again and again.