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If you have “been there, done that” then you may know that recovery from a c-section is tough. You have just had major surgery, and now you also have a newborn to take care of! It can feel overwhelming, but these gift ideas for a new mom who had a c-section will help her cope and make the transition easier.
Gift Ideas for a New Mom Who Had a C-Section
Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner
Nursing, or even just holding a baby after a c-section can be uncomfortable. These positioning pillows come in all sorts of patterns, and will help your new mom hold her baby with ease.
Domino’s Pizza Gift Card
With the ease of online ordering, these gift cards will be a hit with your new mom. She can choose exactly what her family likes, and won’t have to worry about forgetting the casserole in the oven.
Mrs Meyers Soy Lavender Aromatherapy Candles
Mom and baby will both be able to relax with the soothing scent of lavender. These soy candles are made from plant-derived ingredients and burn for 35 hours.
High Waisted Fleece Lined Leggings
No new mom wants to wear tight, restrictive clothing. This 6 pack of leggings insures that your new mom will have something comfortable to wear while she heals from her c-section.
Healthy Snacks Variety Gift Box
This healthy snack box is a great gift, especially if your new mom is breastfeeding and requires extra calories but doesn’t want a bunch of junk food.
Microterry PillowStep Slippers
These non-skid slippers will quickly become a favorite for your new mom. Order one if her favorite color and have it shipped directly to her.
Always Maxi Overnight Pads
Let’s be real, no mom wants to have to go out, or send her husband out at 1am because she ran out of pads. This is one gift your new mom will be grateful to have.
Reusable Hot & Cold Gel Pack
C-sections are painful! This reusable gel pack can help relieve some of the pain.
Yeti Reusable Water Bottle
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! It’s important for a new mom to stay well hydrated. This reusable water thermos will keep her hydrated and her ice cold for hours.
Criss Cross Nursing Wrap Tunic
Available in multiple styles, this nursing wrap is perfect for a new mom who wants a little privacy while nursing her baby.
Organic Reusable Nursing Pads
Nursing pads don’t have to be boring. These organic reusable, leak proof nursing pads come in fun colors to help with those embarrassing leaks.
High Waisted Recover Panties
Wrapping a woman’s belly after birth is a great way to help with healing and pain. These high waisted slimming panties will help speed recovery, reduce scar itchiness, and support a weakened tummy.
Earth Mama Postpartum Bath Herbs
After a mom has been given the go ahead to take a bath, these bath herbs will help soothe the incision. They can be used in a bath, or brewed as a spritz directly on the c-section scar.
Palmer’s Stretch Mark Cream and Scar Serum
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Stretch marks don’t have to be so visible. Using this stretch mark cream can help reduce the appearance of them while the scar serum can be applied to the scar.
Parents Magazine Subscription
For the gifter who thinks ahead, Parents magazine is a great way for your new mom to learn all things parenting while waiting on her baby or recovering from her c-section. Give the gift of a subscription, or purchase a single print issue.
Mother and Baby Magazine Subscription
Mother and Baby is another magazine subscription that focuses on those younger years. This one is perfect for a first time mom.
Burst Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Set
Mom’s love spoiling their babies. This Burst Bees gift set including baby wash, lotion, and soap makes bath time spoiling a little easier.
Unisex Baby Sleeping Gown
Onesies are great, but sleeping gowns are so much easier! Simply, lift the gown to change the baby. There are no fussy buttons or snaps to deal with.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera
Showing off pictures of her new baby won’t just be for social media when you gift this mini instant camera. This camera will instantly print pictures making scrapbooking easy.
Guess How Much I Love You
Help start the new mom’s book collection with Guess How Much I Love You. This bedtime children’s book is guaranteed to make your new mom go “Awww”.
No matter what gift you chose for your new mom who had a c-section, she is sure to appreciate how much easier you have made her new life. Tweet us pictures of your new mom and her baby at @ugifter
