1. Depends, yes the incontinence diaper for adults...these work great immediately after birth and for the first few days rather than the hospital size pads. They are much more comfortable as well!
2. Olive Oil spread on newborn babies sweet little bum until they've had their first few meconium poo's helps get that sticky stuff off so much easier than when there is none.
3. Soothies which are gel like pads that you put on your breasts between nursing really helps keep them from getting over the top sore that first week or so.
4. If you empty your bladder every time before you nurse the first 72 hours or so, it will really help the uterine cramps be less intense. Though if its your first baby you probably will not feel these as badly as you do with multiple births.
5. REST! I know how easy it is for us mom's to think we can do it all. But your healing and recovery will really go much faster if you take this time to stay down and enjoy your baby!
