What would you add if this checklist existed? I have had PPD after 2 of my births, and my #1 tip is to never be too proud to ask for help if/when you need it.

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I have a few things for myself for postpartum. Post partum vitamins, a silk pillowcase, new pajamas and slippers, some candy bars, new throw blanket, a cute gallon water bottle, and splurged on some face cream I’ve been wanting. I have a scheduled c section and was completely unprepared after my first emergency one so I want this time around to be a better experience overall including the recovery.

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I made myself a little basket with new comfy underwear, all the medical essentials like tucks pads, etc, bath salts, stretch mark oil, new body wash that smells really good, a new loofah, crest white strips, etc and I plan to have my husband get me all my favorite foods I missed out on in the weeks after. PPD could still hit regardless of any preparation you may do but being prepared with little things that make me feel good will be better than nothing. Also be careful about going back on birth control... this time I will hold off because last time, my new BC after the baby messed with me physically and mentally SO BAD.

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Monitor your exhaustion - if you have insomnia and can’t sleep even when you lay down exhausted, speak to a doctor about PPD
Monitor your self-doubts as a new mom - if you have racing thoughts and out of control anxiety, speak to your doctor about PPD
PPD is not just depression and sadness!!

What would you add if this checklist existed? I have had PPD after 2 of my births, and my #1 tip is to never be too proud to ask for help if/when you need it.

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