Postpartum MUST-HAVES! First-Time Mom's Postpartum Cart Essentials (TMI Included!) 

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We’re actually waiting to find out!! Congratulations 💛 there is something so special about the connection between a mama and her daughter, I wish you both all the best :) as far as postpartum, one of the things we’ve done is we have the signs and symptoms printed out and on the fridge, and I’ve gone over these with my loved ones as well. See here: www.postpartumdepression.org/postpartum-depression/signs/ If breastfeeding is possible, many studies say it lowers the risk as well quite a bit (but also if you can’t there’s no shame in that either- a fed baby is a happy baby either way). The biggest and most cheesy feeling one is I repeat mantras to myself throughout the day: think, “I am such a good mom”, “I am proud of myself”, “this baby already knows and loves me, and I know and love them”. Basically I’m surrounding myself with that positivity and letting these thoughts take root, and truly letting myself start to believe them. If and when the hormone drop does start to affect you after birth, go back to those mantras, know it’s okay to feel those feelings, but know that you also don’t have to identify with them! You can always tell yourself things like, “right now I feel _, but this feeling won’t last forever.” The truth of the matter is you are so strong and resilient and you will make it through- even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment! I would look into your local area as well and find if there are any postpartum support groups (many hospitals have them too)! There’s no shame and community always helps! But as a little add on, if you do notice the symptoms and they are impairing your functioning or feel to heavy to carry alone, seeking help is a really brave and completely valid thing to do. More women experience this and get help for it than we may ever know! I will always stand by that being a mama is full of incredible sacrifices, but your mental health and well being doesn’t have to be one of them. Sending lots of love and well wishes for both you and your sweet little one 💛

@@sunshinewithsierra oh wow thank you so much for the great advice!