10 Postpartum Essentials for the Lady Bits
10 Postpartum Essentials for the Lady Bits
10 Postpartum Essentials for the Lady Bits
The products are endless, and you may be wondering if you really need that postpartum squirt bottle. We’re here to tell you, yes. Yes you do need that perineal bottle. Here's a tried and true short list of the other essentials worth having.
For the Southern Parts
Peri bottle
Peri solution
Diapers (If organic cotton isn't possible, aim for unbleached and no fragrance)
Organic pads (When bleeding lessens, switch to pads. If organic cotton isn't possible, aim for unbleached and no fragrance)
Socks
For the Northern Bits
Breast pads
Milk collector (For passive milk collection when leaking)
Nursing bra
Homeopathy (Arnica can be helpful for swelling and bruising)
Thermometer
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Dr. Kate, OBGYN MD, Coach Sav, RN/RD, Brooke Orloff, Doula, LC
Katherine Hom, Savannah Miller, and Brooke Orloff make up the Mone team. Together, they have harnessed their diverse expertise in women’s health to create an all-encompassing wellness app that serves as the ultimate resource for postpartum mothers. Katherine Hom, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN with a medical degree certification in Women’s Functional and Integrative Medicine, bridges holistic and evidence-based care across a broad spectrum of modalities, offering integrative solutions like lifestyle, nutritional, and mind-body interventions to empower women during the postpartum period. Savannah Miller, a Registered Dietitian and Nurse with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition and Nursing, leverages her expertise as a former Division I athlete, nutrition coach, and women’s health specialist to deliver sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored for mothers. Brooke Orloff, a certified Prenatal/Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor with a Bachelor’s in Sociology and Psychology, draws on her personal experience as a mother of three and her professional background to provide informed and practical support, guiding new parents through the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum transitions. Together, the Mone Team’s complementary strengths—Orloff’s first-hand experience in the perinatal realm, Hom’s obstetrics and integrative medicine expertise, and Miller’s nutrition and lifestyle coaching—form a comprehensive, evidence-informed, platform that addresses the variety of needs of postpartum women and their families.
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