Have you given your postpartum must-haves some thought? For months, you’ve been focussed on taking care of your body–for your baby. For months, everything that you ate, drank and did has all been for the good of your baby. And after you gave birth, much remains the same. It’s still all about taking care of your newborn and making sure he/she is safe and loved.
While it’s completely natural to dote on your precious newborn, we’re here to remind you, that it’s just as natural to want to look after your wellbeing, too. So we’ve rounded up some of the postpartum must-haves to help you with a faster and more comfortable journey to recovery.
Choosing Postpartum Must-haves: What You Really Need
To choose the right postpartum must-have easy for you, we have shortlisted the 7 products that you should buy. The best postpartum products for mums had been qualified based on the following criteria:
- Benefits: To ensure that the product addresses a specific postpartum concern.
- Features: To ensure they carry specific functions that make postpartum recovery easier and more comfortable.
Best Postpartum Must-haves In Singapore
1. Mama’s Choice Body Shaper Breathable Corset
If there’s one thing that mums worry about the most after childbirth, it is the way they can bounce back and regain their pre-pregnancy body. While the journey may take some time, mums can find support in Mama’s Choice Body Shaper Breathable Corset.
Comfortable and easy to use, this corset helps with the post-delivery recovery process by supporting the abdominal muscles and reducing postpartum swelling. It also visibly flattens the stomach area for a slimmer look, reduce back pain, and even improve posture.
Made from breathable materials, this corset is suitable for daily use and can be easily adjusted with three-column hooks. It is also available in neutral colours of black and nude, and can also be worn under your clothes.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It helps support the abdominal muscles
- Create a slimmer stomach to give mums more confidence
- Reduces back pain, tighten loose skin and support postpartum recovery
Features:
- It has three columns of hook-and-eye closures to adjust compression as necessary
- Perfect for daily use because it uses breathable materials
2. Lunavie Antibacterial Seamless Nursing Bra
Breastfeeding begins minutes (sometimes even seconds!) after childbirth. And from then on, new mums will almost always have their newborns attached to them as they nurse the first few weeks.
With that, it’s a good idea to invest in a nursing bra that allows for easy breastfeeding access just like Lunavie’s Antibacterial Seamless Nursing Bra.
Besides being comfortable and functional, this nursing bra is antibacterial and odour resistant, too.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It makes breastfeeding easier with easy-to-open bra cups so mums can nurse without removing the bra
- This can stretch up to three cups to provide support to changing breast sizes
- It’s soft and wire-free to ensure whole-day comfort
Features:
- Antibacterial and odour resistant
- Made with microfiber and treated with anti-microbial liquid to prevent bacterial growth and unpleasant odour
- Adjustable shoulder and back strap
3. Babylove Premium Nursing Pillow
Breastfeeding isn’t easy on mum’s arms and shoulders. Having a pillow such as Babylove’s premium nursing pillow is a great way to minimise the strain on the arms, shoulders, and neck while breastfeeding.
With this pillow, mum can sit back and comfortably position the baby on the pillow for support. Besides breastfeeding, mums can also use the pillow during tummy time or for propping up the baby while they practice sitting up.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It holds babies in place while breastfeeding
- Reduces strain on the arms, shoulders and neck
Features:
- Made from 100% natural premium cotton so it’s non-toxic
- It comes with a PVC bag so it’s portable
4. Medichill Perineal Cool Pads
What else do you need in your postpartum must-haves? If you’re going for a vaginal birth, you might want to have Medichill Perineal Cool Pads on hand.
They’re easy to stick on your underwear, which can be immensely helpful in soothing any pain, itching or swelling around the vagina and perineum area—especially if you experienced any tears. They’re also free from medication, so it’s completely safe to use.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It provides immediate cooling relief from vaginal discomfort after giving birth
- It naturally soothes and reduces pain and swelling
Features:
- Comes with 10 reusable cool pads per pack
- Fits comfortably in your underwear
5. UpSpring C-Panty
After giving birth, your favourite lace underwear is still a no go. Instead, go for high-waisted panties that are comfortable enough to accommodate your postpartum body while providing some much-needed support.
And if you underwent a C-section, UpSpring’s C Panty is a good choice because it comes with a silicone panel that protects the wound and helps to minimize scarring and irritation. Besides the special silicone panel, we like the medical-grade compression and the full-cut design.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It protects the incision area, minimises scarring and reduces irritation
- It has medical-grade compression to reduce swelling and discomfort
Features:
- No seams, bindings, hooks or bands to ensure maximum comfort
- Patented silicone panel
- Full-cut rear
6. Lansinoh Soothing Gel Pads
Lansinoh Soothing Gel Pads
Breastfeeding pain can set in days after giving birth. As your little one feeds every couple of hours, mums usually find their nipples becoming sore and tender.
For immediate relief, you can use Lansinoh Cooling Gel Pads to soothe and relieve sore nipples. You can store it in the refrigerator for that soothing sensation.
This postpartum must-have also serves as a barrier against clothing to avoid friction which can cause further irritation and pain.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It provides cooling relief to sore, blistered and tender nipples
- It protects nipples from friction against clothing
Features:
- Unique soft fabric layer
- Reusable for up to 72 hours
- Can be stored in the refrigerator
- With absorbent gel to prevent leakage
7. Singapore Lactation Bakes
There’s nothing like delicious snacks to keep a tired and exhausted breastfeeding mum going. Singapore Lactation Bakes’ range of lactation goodies is perfect for boosting milk supply, fuelling you up, and improving your mood.
From muffins to cookies and granola and brownies, their wide range of baked goods means there’s something for every mum.
What to love about it
Benefits:
- It helps to support a healthy milk supply
- It helps nourish new mums
Features:
- Baked with galactagogues, foods and herbs that support healthy lactation
- Their goodies are baked in a Singapore Food Agency-approved facility
- Products are baked and shipped out within 24 hours
