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40 Gift Ideas For A New Mom Who Had a C-Section

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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.

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Gift Ideas for a New Mom Who Had a C-Section

We also have gifts for mom’s with toddlers and gifts for new moms on Mother’s Day too! 

Everyday Medical Plus Size Post Surgery Abdominal Binder I Bariatric Stomach Wrap I Hernia Support for Men and Women I Obesity Girdle great for Liposuction, Postpartum, C-section, Hernia-Size Wide 3XL

Postpartum Girdle

It’s not glamorous, but it gets the job done. This can be worn under or over clothing to provide much needed extra support after a c-section. It will make a big difference in how comfortable a c-section mom feels in those early days.

The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality

The Fourth Trimester Book

A lot of new moms don’t realize how important the first three months of life are to a newborn baby. It’s really like a fourth trimester, and it’s nice to be aware of baby’s unique needs in the early days of life.

Baby's Daily Log Book - Baby Care Planner for Newborns with 152 Easy to Fill Pages,Tracking Feed,Sleeping,Diaper,Awake Time to take Good Care of Your Newborn Baby's - Teal PU Cover

Newborn Log Book

No more wondering when the last feeding or diaper change was! This log book is great because moms, dads, or anyone helping out with the newborn can all stay on the same page.

ZOEMO Bed Rest Reading Pillow, Big Bedrest Pillows with Arm Rests and Neck Roll Pillow, Armrest Pillows for Reading Watching TV in Bed Floor or Sofa

Back Support Pillow

Recovering from a c-section is so uncomfortable. What’s more difficult, though, is you’re also trying to care for a newborn while recovering from major surgery. Back support pillows like this will make it easier for the new mom who had a c-section to sit up in bed, especially while feeding baby.

PUTSKA Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer Nursery Basket Set A Baby Basket Gift Registry For Baby Shower List. This Is A Baby Must Haves Essentials. Neutral Baby Stuff For Newborn Boy Nursery Decor Or Girl

Portable Diaper Caddy

If you’ve just had major abdominal surgery the last thing you need to be doing is making trips back and forth to the nursery to get diapers and baby care items. Stock up this caddy before you give it for a fun gift basket idea.

Seat belt cushion for adults

Seat Belt Cushions

Although I wouldn’t suggest people use these all the time, it can be a huge lifesaver during those early car trips to and from the hospital. 

Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites, 2.75 Oz (Packaging May Vary)

Itch and Pain Relief Spray

This is a numbing spray and can really do wonders for relieving pain and itching. A new mom who had a c-section can spray it onto her incision or scar to help offer some relief in those early days.

Amazon Basics Double Braided Nylon Lightning to USB Cable, Advanced Collection, MFi Certified Apple iPhone Charger, Dark Gray, 3 Foot

Extra Long Charger Cord

This way mom can sit wherever she’s comfortable and still have access to her phone while it’s charging. It also means no disturbing a sleeping baby to move closer to the plug in.

Amazon Fire 7 tablet, 7” display, read and watch, under $60 with 10-hour battery life, (2022 release), 16 GB, Black

A New Tablet

You spend a lot of time as a new mom who had a c-section sitting with your baby and recovering from childbirth. With a tablet, mom can read books, browse online, and keep in touch with family and friends. 

Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 All-Terrain Stroller, Jet

A Good Quality Stroller

In the first few weeks after a c-section walking can be difficult, but it’s also essential to recovery. Having a good quality stroller to hold on to for support makes a big difference when taking the baby out for postpartum walks. 

C-Section Birth T-Shirt

This thoughtful shirt says “BIRTH” in bold then “cesarean birth” in cursive. How sweet is that? This would be a nice addition to your gift ideas for a  new mom who had a c-section, especially one who’s upset that the birth didn’t go as planned.

Newborn 101: Secrets from Expert Nurses on Preparing and Caring for Your Baby at Home

Newborn Care Book

If the c-section mama you’re shopping for just had her first baby, get her set up with a newborn care primer to read while she recovers. Having answers to some of her questions and worries will help ease a new mom’s mind early on.

Streaming Gift Card

It’s nice to put on a show sometimes when taking care of feedings or holding a fussy baby. Help offset some of those early costs of having a baby by giving a new mom who had a c-section some gift cards to favourite streaming services. This is also a great gift idea for a mom who just had a second (or more!) baby.

Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel from freshly cut 100% Pure Aloe - Big 12oz - HighestQuality, Texas grown, Vegan, Unscented - For Face, Skin, Hair, Sunburn relief

Aloe Vera Gel

Pure aloe vera gel is naturally soothing and helps relieve itching. It’s perfect for soothing a painful incision that a mom who had a c-section is likely dealing with.

Pink Stork Postpartum Recovery Care Package: Postnatal Vitamins and Herbal Teas for New Moms, with Red Raspberry Leaf, Chamomile, DHA, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 - Set of 3

Postpartum Recovery Kit

Regardless of how the baby was born, a woman’s body has a lot of recovering to do after birth. Help the new mom replenish some essential vitamins and nutrients with postpartum vitamins and teas.

Strategies for the C-Section Mom: A Complete Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guide

C-Section Moms Book

Most birth recovery books aren’t written with c-section moms in mind. After a c-section, you’re not just recovering from childbirth – you’re healing from surgery. This book has practical tips to help her ease back into regular life.

Latuza Women's Pajamas Pleated Loungewear Top and Capris Pjs Set S Dark Gray

Super Comfy Pjs

It’s really important that there’s nothing tight or irritating around the c-section incision, especially early on. Make a new mom who had a c-section’s recovery a lot more pleasant by helping her stock up with comfy clothes likes these pjs.

Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle for Postpartum Care The Original Fridababy MomWasher for Perineal Recovery and Cleansing After Birth

Upside Down Peri Bottle

Most hospitals give these out to new moms, but they’re not as practical as this one. It will help a new mom stay clean and comfortable, but without having to bend too far forward (which is painful). 

Congrats on your moon roof baby funny c-section card

Funny C-Section Card

Celebrate that c-section a mama who has a sense of humour. Tuck a gift card inside or add this to your gift ideas for a new mom who had a c-section for a nice pick-me-up postpartum.

Boppy Slipcovered Pillow - Brocade Black and White

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.

Dominos Pizza eGift Card

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. Meyer's Clean Day Scented Soy Aromatherapy Candle, 35 Hour Burn Time, Made with Soy Wax, Lavender, 7.2 oz- Pack of 2

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.

Women High Waist Leggings Fleece Lined-Seamless,Ankle Length 6 Pack M-L Black/Burgundy/Charcoal/Brown/Navy

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 Package (30 count) | Nuts, Bars & Snack Gift Box | Care Package | Travel and Office Snacks | Packed with Love by Jummybo

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.

isotoner Women's Microterry PillowStep Satin Cuff Clog Slippers, Denim. 7.5-8 B(M) US

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 Feminine Pads for Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, with Wings, Unscented, 45 Count

Always Maxi Overnight Pads

Let’s be real, no mom wants to have to go out, or send her husband out at 1 am because she ran out of pads. This is one gift your new mom will be grateful to have.

TheraPAQ Reusable Ice Pack - 14x6 Hot/Cold Gel for Shoulder, Knee, Back, Ankle Relief

Reusable Hot & Cold Gel Pack

C-sections are painful! This reusable gel pack can help relieve some of the pain. I love giving practical gift ideas for a new mom who had a c-section.

Polar Thermal Insulated Water Bottle, 24oz, Spin Bermuda

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.

Women's Criss Cross Maternity and Nursing Wrap Tunic Black

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.

Bamboo Viscose Nursing Pads - 14 Was9hable Pads with Wash and Storage Bags - Breastfeeding Nipple Pads for Maternity - Reusable Breast Pads for Breastfeeding (Pastel Touch, Large 4.7”)

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.

UpSpring womens L/Xl Nude Briefs, Nude, Large-X-Large US

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 Angel Baby Postpartum Bath Herbs, 6 Count (Pack of 2)

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 Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Pregnancy Skin Care, Belly Cream with Collagen, Elastin, Argan Oil and Shea Butter, 8.5 Ounces

Palmer’s Stretch Mark Cream and Scar Serum

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

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 & Baby

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 and a great gift idea to read after giving birth while recovering from a c-section.

Burt's Bees Baby Getting Started Gift Set, 5 Trial Size Baby Skin Care Products, Lotion, Shampoo & Wash, Daily Cream-to-Powder, Baby Oil and Soap, Yellow

Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Set

Moms love spoiling their babies. This Burt’s Bees gift set including baby wash, lotion, and soap makes bath time spoiling a little easier.

Little Me baby girls Unisex and Hat Nightgown, Welcome to the World, 0-3 Months US

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 8+ (Strawberry) Instant Film Camera + Self Shot Mirror for Selfie Use - International Version (No Warranty)

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

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

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