What You Really Need After Giving Birth 😳

After 5 babies I think I have the postpartum care essentials DOWN!
I don't know about you, but I had ZERO clue about what was needed for postpartum care prior to it happening to me.
I'll never forget when my friends came over right after I gave birth and were confused as to why I had all these items by my toilet. That right there proved to me I wasn't alone when it came to my ignorance in after birth care.
There was so much I felt unprepared for and wished I had a big sister or friend to hold my hand through it. So that's what I try to do here! I hope by sharing my experiences and vulnerabilities you will feel less and alone and more prepared 🤗❤️
#pregnancy #momtobe #pregnancytips #postpartumcare #postpartum #postpartumrecovery #hospitalbag #hospitalbagessentials #newparents #babymusthaves #pregnancyhealth #newborncare

[@chrissyhorton]

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[@deezcheney9730]

Quite thankful for this because I am about to give birth and forgot about all this stuff. The hospital gave me most of this last time, but not sure if this hospital does that

[@Michelle-kj7wv]

How do you have a weeks old baby looking bigger than my 3 month old grandson? Jk I love healthy chubby children 😍 💕 💖 💓

[@colleengarren1462]

The link doesn’t work. Maybe if you put it in the description?

[@dnice4485]

@@colleengarren1462 I took a screenshot of the link, then clicked on it. Hope that helps. But, you do have to scroll down to get to the list mentioned

[@ravensnest6966]

Thank you for being that comfortable. You are helping so many people. First of all dudes get to understand the struggle and women can prepare and or not feel alone. Thank you Thank you thank you 😊

[@chrissyhorton]

Oh wow thank you so much 🥹❤️❤️

[@courtneywalmsley8284]

Yes, post birth self care of your sore area is something women and men should be aware of. Those big pads are great (or even large size kid diapers are great for getting wet, putting them in fridge, then using them-can help with swelling and hemorrhoids. Think ice pack for the privates!

[@hollybrown4744]

​@@cleaneasyugh sooooo true!!!

[@madsfiedler3884]

yes!! ppl Having the baby can now know whats gonna happen after, and their partners who Didnt have the baby know what they need to help with

[@DeezNuts-hf2xm]

thats very transphobic of you

[@lindanichole290]

No one talks about it! And the ones that do are accused of “scaring” new mothers. Yet in reality they are scared because likely no one gave them a heads up and not every new mom goes home with a partner to help make things easier.

[@madsfiedler3884]

fr- im a trans guy who will be having a kid if my partner and i wanna DIY it instead of adopting, and YEA THIS SHITS SCARY they dont tell u any of this in health class :(((

[@2CanadianEh]

We want to know EVERYTHING. SCARE ME NOW so when the baby’s here and my vagina is shredded atleast I know I’m normal

[@LaraOlina]

​@@madsfiedler3884you guys wanna diy it? 😂 I know what you mean but in this context it sounds really funny

[@aaaapgp7192]

Absolutely, I don't get the mystery. The whole motherhood thing should be an informed decision, because its a HUGE one. You need to know if you want to go through all that and not just walk in blind

[@brrrh105]

@@madsfiedler3884 fr it’s so weird how they don’t tell people this and then brush all concerns off as if there aren’t a million complications that come along with giving birth, it’s just “have kids” with little to no warnings of the risks and what it actually entails :/

[@elizabetha1837]

I've had three babies now, and my biggest piece of advice is take stool softners as soon as you are done pushing! Nobody ever talks about the post partum constipation. It really is like a second delivery if you aren't prepared

[@abigailloar956]

Depends on the person. Docs kept trying to push them on me, I tried to gently say no. They seemed confused and I gently told them I did not need them. They were very impressed to say the least. It must be a common problem but not for me...

[@theknittinkitten2954]

@@abigailloar956 I didn't have to with either of my kids either but I did pretty much everything else for constipation. I dont like taking meds or supplements if I don't need them. Literally waited a week of sleepless nights before I finally caved and took magnesium for my restless leg syndrome

[@madsfiedler3884]

@@theknittinkitten2954 bby :((( that kinda sounds like you needed them, if it was getting that bad. rake care of yourself!! >:O

[@xtothezbeltran5991]

I had a C-section and omg the gas pains !! Even tho I took stool softeners it helped but you don’t realize how much of your abs you use to go 😅😂 it’s uncomfortable

[@kalmingkhaos5932]

Only thing worse than this is the first poop after having abdominal surgery. I had a tummy tuck after losing almost 300lbs and was not prepared for post surgery post pain med constipation. Like you try to isolate the muscles you need to use and they feel numb until you try and push then that pain lights you up. It’s miserable. Take the stool softeners

[@kittyIzzy532]

Why are people not told this. I feel like this is something that should be talked about. I love your content. I am no where near having a child but it's so nice to learn this stuff and also just interesting. Your new baby is so cute!

[@RachelDee]

Once you go looking, it's info in a lot of postpartum recovery vids.

[@kittyIzzy532]

@@RachelDee yeah I'm sure its available but I mean like I wish my mom or teacher or something would have told me more about this sort of stuff. I mean there is a lot of information that is not talked about that I don't understand why it's not. I learned basically nothing about how male stuff works and I feel like that's not a good thing. I just don't understand why people don't talk about it. I don't maybe I'm weird.

[@RachelDee]

@@kittyIzzy532 no you're not weird. There's a documentary called "The Business of Being Born" that heavily focuses on how the medical industry and Hollywood have influenced the past several generations to lose the ability of passing on knowledge about childbirth. Theres a reason our c section rates are 3x higher than other developed countries. It's not talked about because most people, including women who have gone through it, were never really educated or informed much on the topic either. Thankfully with the internet and more easily and widely spread information, the rates indicate thats changing in a positive direction.

[@kittyIzzy532]

Wow that's crazy. Might need to check that out. So glad for people like her and other similar channels for passing on the knowledge!

[@chrissyhorton]

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@macycurtiss1453]

I'm not planning on having kids for quite a few years, but I've already started research on it for when I do. I absolutely love your content. THANK YOU!

[@chrissyhorton]

You are so welcome!!! I am glad you enjoy it!! ❤❤

[@anna14campbell]

I started looking up information like this like 2 months before giving birth lol. I love your content. I'm too much of a gen z to sit through long and boring explanations.

[@da1stamericus]

I was walking around about two hours after giving birth. I think what helps is relaxing during child birth..did i mention i did this twice? Even the nurse said i was too relaxed to be in birthing someone. She was here forty minutes after she said that.

[@Framokamc]

I don't plan on having children maybe till 29, but this info is for sure very helpful

[@reiiwashere]

honestly as a girl whos not planning to give birth, i have no clue how you guys do it. Mad respect

[@5t3v3thevehicon9]

Same, haha. But if i do end up wanting kids, i think i might just adopt one. I *really* don't want to go through all of that. And the birthing process sounds really painfull, so i think i will pass.

[@mliwli]

@@5t3v3thevehicon9hats true :D but in the end, if you do give birth, you’ll have a baby that looks exactly like you or the person you love. and genetics will make it even more special :D in the end, all the pain will be worth it if you love your child but adopting is very good for the community too!!!

[@BambiLena666]

C sections are always an option. Im not having kids but my best friend had to have a c section for her first and demanded one with her second kid. Barely any pain, quick recovery and the tiniest scar on her panty line.

[@BambiLena666]

@BELIBER kinda like with giving birth without a c-section.

[@Midnight_Star1021]

Same!!

[@xoxoshawna6969]

I’m 6 months pregnant rn and this just scared me 😭 because I never knew your vagina gets cut or rips till my mom told me. And I had the audacity to ask if my vagina would be big forever 😭 I wish we would get more educated on childbirth because I’m 20 and knew nothing

[@RachelDee]

Fr. Basically nobody for the past several generations has been educated on it and thus unable to pass down constructive knowledge.

[@monicag.1527]

Congratulations on being 6 months! 🤗 Yes, unfortunately there is a lack in a generational passing down of knowledge either because we have lost those women, or things are just not talked about. Educating yourself right now will help so much. I know it can all seem so overwhelming, but just remember, your body was created to do this 💙 sometimes it may need help, but really, it knows what to do. I would really recommend looking up Sara Lavonne and Nurse Zabe here on youtube. They have many informative videos on pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Also, search for the TMC childbirth class playlist. Praying for a healthy pregnancy and delivery for you and baby 💜

[@samfenn3948]

Congrats mama! I’m 20 yrs too & 35 weeks (goin on 9th month 🎉) and I definitely heard that you CAN tear but they recommend perineum massages (the tissue between vag and anus) to make it less likely!

[@Vexarax]

Birthing while upright is much better because gravity helps pull the baby downwards - we aren’t meant to birth lying flat on our back because then gravity is pulling the baby back inside us so we have to push fifty times harder. It’s absolutely bonkers that many doctors still get women to lie on their back D: so be as upright as you can or like crouching on all fours if possible! :)

[@bunny_0288]

Not everyone tears. My best friend had 4 babies all very big and only got one tiny superficial tear with her first delivery. But her first delivery was with a different midwife than her other 3. Her last was a waterbirth and she said that was her favorite. The warm water makes everyone stretch better. She said the delivery and recovery of her water birth was the easiest!

[@jesshiee]

I was given one of those bottles at my baby shower and was told "trust me you need this" and oh wow it was such a blessing after giving birth😭 I will be forever grateful for that thing

[@dhairiyasundar1285]

Why do you need it? I'm genuinely clueless about this stuff. Help 😂

[@jesshiee]

@@dhairiyasundar1285 get ready for a lot of TMI, but basically you use the bottle to squeeze warm water, instead of using toilet paper. After birth it's really painful down there, especially if you tear, and have stitches. I would spray the bottle as I peed because peeing stung really bad! Then use the it to wash it all away and you are good to go!

[@dhairiyasundar1285]

@@jesshiee oh got it. Thanks. Sounds awful 🥵

[@chatgpt4135]

We have water guns (jet water sprays ) in our toilet We don't use toilet pprs

[@quarklot]

​@@chatgpt4135 You mean a bidet??

[@sarahs.7211]

If this scares you, I want you to know that I only bled for about 2 weeks after, and most of that was similar to the bleeding in the last day or so of your period. I also did not get any hemorrhoids, and I did not tear. Postpartum recovery can be definitely tough, but just because it's this way for one mom doesn't mean it will be this way for you. No matter how it goes, you will eventually recover and feel pretty close to normal :-)

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

The issue is you should prepare for the worst not the best. Everyone acts like their birth was so traumatic when 9/10 its what I would consider to be a fairly normal story and they just expected a fairytale version

[@kamikazecassidy]

Came here to share a similar story. I bled for longer but no tears, no hemorrhoids. It really depends on the lady. My best friend had a tummy hernia and completely different experience.

[@Raining_Song]

​@@NoThankUBeQuietwell... Birth is naturally traumatic. I don't think you were trying to minimize other people's experiences but this kind of did

[@theknittinkitten2954]

That's amazing that you didn't tear! With my first kid I had a 4th degree tear that took 30 min to stitch up and hurt so bad I couldn't name my daughter until the next day! I bled for easily 4-6 weeks, could feel the stitching scar for months afterwards, and I couldn't move or even sleep without morphine for at least 3 weeks!

[@sarahs.7211]

@@theknittinkitten2954 oh you poor thing! Every birth is different. I hope you had lots of padsicles.

[@bibbidibobbidibitch2306]

me a 16 year old female with no aspects whatsoever of having a baby anytime soon “ omg that sounds useful” 💀😭

[@miacyr3125]

I mean it is good to know, even if it is just to pass on info to someone who is having a baby.

[@bibbidibobbidibitch2306]

@@miacyr3125 yea true, just in case for the future

[@Nohablogringo-]

Me, 14 who hates kids: this shits nasty 💀

[@brookewilson1950]

Knowledge is power. Even if YOU never use it, you could help someone else who doesn't have it! Keep on learning because it's a lifelong process. 😊

[@lily-if8ir]

I 15 don't know why I so drawn to these videos

[@Gamer_Mama_0611]

I need these videos so much. First time pregnant lady here who doesn't have my mother in my life.

[@chrissyhorton]

Oh I am so honored to be a part of your journey in some small way. I hope these videos help! ❤

[@vh5449]

I was in the exact same situation as you when I became a mom. It was scary and lonely. The wonderful thing, is that channels like this exist now! I wish they had existed 15 years ago, but I'm grateful they're here now for all the moms who need them. I truly hope you find all the love and support you need. ❤

[@angiepangie989]

Add these to the list of reasons I'm not having babies. That's intense and I appreciate every mom for keeping humanity going lol.

[@heehoopeanut420]

Right there with you sister!

[@cadencedesamu9225]

Im actually gonna cry why don’t people teach this in school to girls😭😭😭

[@miacyr3125]

To be far they don't teach a lot of necessary life skills. But that math equation and molecular science...🙄 most important.

[@Nohablogringo-]

Cuz it’s useless info. No one wants stupid babies anymore.

[@cadencedesamu9225]

@@em-ilyy I was taken from my parents and no one taught me any of that in the system which is govt. controlled and I feel like that’s messed up. They can have sex ed in school but they don’t explain what happens while during pregnancy and birth.

[@chatgpt4135]

​@@cadencedesamu9225 The sex education syllabus in school is so not cmplt and up to the mark Just superficial, and includes all societal rumors We better learn thru online open university animated videos, cos ppl also discuss rumors and sexist jokes abt this knowledge n not spread real knowledge

[@GothicGali]

Because it will scare them.

[@nicoleyearsley3452]

I had no clue of any of this until I had delivered my son when the nurse helped me go to the bathroom. She has all these things handy and helped me figure it all out. Having a baby is so worth it, but I definitely don’t miss this process.

[@samfenn3948]

I haven’t given birth yet, but I feel that

[@joosoo]

As a person who never ever wants to be pregnant, mad respect. I couldn't do all this.

[@baileykokay]

I’m currently pregnant with number two and learning new things from you every day! You’ve genuinely helped me so much already!

[@eeeeelociN]

So, things are different every time but something no one ever old me was, with every subsequent pregnancy your cramping post partum gets worse. A heating pad is going to be a life saver when u come home!

[@zzevonplant]

That mom washer, you guys, GET IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT. And if anyone tells you the mesh underwear and/or giant hospital pads are great, they're lying to you. Get adult diapers and thank me later.

[@theknittinkitten2954]

Honestly they do work! With my daughter I was super embarrassed about wearing diapers and such which tbh sucked because I had a bad 4th degree tear but I refused. The second time around I made sure to get them and said I would at least try it. They worked but I only used them maybe 2-3 times that first week because this time I had 1-2 tear

[@zzevonplant]

@@theknittinkitten2954 Yeah, I had I think a 2nd degree tear (or more than one, I don't actually know, initially my doctor said it "wasn't that bad," maybe to not worry me? But at the 6 week follow up she said it had been a pretty bad 2nd degree lol), but I also hemorrhaged a few hours after, like a liter and a half if I remember correctly, on top of the normal amount of blood loss, so it was pretty bad, and then I ended up wearing them for at least the first couple weeks, because it just was so much more comfortable than any kind of pads. SO much better. I tried a pad once because I thought, eh, slowing down a bit, I'll switch to pads. HELL no, it was a nightmare lol. So much more uncomfortable.

[@theknittinkitten2954]

@@zzevonplant yea I was worried about all of the blood this time and I even told my doctor that I was shocked. With my first the doctors didn't tell me about the tear until afterwards and she said she had worked at that hospital for about 20 years and had never seen anything like that. Sadly was so worried about diapers I just ended up ruining all my clothes. This time I had worn them just to sleep because overnight was worse and it helped so much. Now I know why some women use them for overnight period issues. Even though I didn't bleed nearly enough to need them it was great to not have to worry about leaks. I really wish I would've last time. And I totally understand not remembering that's why I say 1-2 because all I remember was being relieved it wasn't another 4th 😂

[@Nohablogringo-]

Using adult diapers pollute the earth

[@wolflinggon5664]

Sorry to say it but I hated the Adult Diapers... way too bulky. The mesh underwear was actually comfortable for me.

[@foxdorn2609]

One of the only times I feel it is correct to be this comfortable on the app. Educating people how to take care of themselves in a very very important situation. If this was elementary school I'd give you a green check mark haha

[@kylaluv8453]

Hemrroids advice for anyone who needs it. Cause I suffered way too long before I learned this. Hot baths, especially if you have external Hemrroids. And you should wait a few weeks until you are healed and stopped bleeding. Depending how bad your flair up is, several a day might be needed. And you din't need to fill the tub all the way, maybe 4 or 5 inches, just enough to give your bottom a good soak. And soak for at least 25-30 minutes. The heat helps relieve the pain and helps reduce the swelling. Follow up with some max strength cream with numbing agent.

[@Petrichor_55]

Sometimes I get massive intense baby fever and need to watch this every now and then to remind myself that... no, I don't actually have baby fever.

[@glitchphoniex5656]

This is my 13th reason why I’m gonna adopt

[@Haexxchen]

Please, I want to hear them all. I kind of want my own biological ones and the whole bonding ad preparing, but then again I am like noooope, not gonna get ripped open, get my tits sucked saggy and permanently change my hormones.

[@natashafield1254]

Thank you SO much for posting real and helpful info! I have no other pregnant mom friends to guide me, so your content is so helpful! 😊

[@chrissyhorton]

Oh that means so much! I was the first of my friends to have a baby so I know the feeling all too well. That’s why I started this page so new mamas would feel less alone ❤❤

[@chatgpt4135]

​@@chrissyhorton Why all this knowledge is not discussed in generally in society A woman doesn't share her knowledge with another expecting woman, if they are not relatives As if birth n pregnancy are things to hide and feel ashamed of and only to be talked to closely related women Keep up ur honest work👍

[@CAdams_Art]

I'm never having children, but I'm SO DAMN HAPPY people like you are making videos like this. My sister is a mum, and she had to learn most of this herself (our mom's info was outdated and not great to begin with, though she tried). It's really great to see this info becoming more accessible!

[@camipockets]

If you can at home, use the shower to pee. I loved skipping the toilet, getting the shower wand and rinsing away the urine and blood as I was peeing. Very liberating to then be fresh and dry off with a cool blow dryer. Don't skip on the pad popsicles. Periwashing even with the better bottle was a bit of a hassle for me because I found one bottle was never enough and my bathroom wasn't to easy to refill it while sitting on the toilet.

[@AmythefirstA]

That's a very clever tip!

[@vh5449]

When I was being discharged after giving birth, the nurses gave me express permission to "go" in the shower for exactly these reasons. SO much cleaner, easier, more comfortable.👍

[@camipockets]

@@vh5449 ♥️ Glad this was your experience!

[@eeeeelociN]

Ohhhhh thats such a good idea. I can imagine how much relief you get with the shower head.

[@camipockets]

@@eeeeelociN It was truly bliss. So relieving.

[@mirandahughes]

I don't have kids yet ... I'm taking ALL the notes 😂😳

[@chrissyhorton]

So happy I can help in some small way!

[@_Hollie_]

Same here not for at least another 5 years but its nice to compile lists for future reference and also to help any friends that may get pregnant in the mean time as well

[@Jana41951]

The peri bottles come in great when you’re having your cycle. So much less wiping involved.

[@darylesells19]

Today I learned something!

[@exotic_butters777]

When I was a kid I would find those bottles in my mom's bathroom I DRUNK FROM THEN NO ONE TOLD ME OML

[@vianeyalopez]

I can remember my mom waddling around after the babies. I love her for being willing to do that for me. She also would cry from the pain of breast feeding, when the baby's grow out of it but you're still lactating. She's amazing and if anything made me want kids and be proud of my body even more.❤️

[@gatorbyte5254]

Let’s not forget that your body is no longer familiar with the normal pressure that a full bladder is. So, for the first week you’re probably not gonna be able to know when you have a full bladder until you go to the bathroom and you’re like, “oh my goodness I did not know I had to go that badly.”

[@chatgpt4135]

Why this happens U mean incontinency? What exactly it feels like, like I won't feel strong urge to pee?? Please tell

[@lydwardtenticles283]

You will literally pee on yourself. 😅

[@Bmac7961]

Didn't think about this one, but it makes sense, since your bladder was literally the size of a golf ball just a few days before. And basically always full, now it's all big again and can hold WAY more which you aren't used to so you sit down to pee and instead of wondering if you can fill the cup at the doctor's office halfway you could now easily fill a whole dang water bottle. I'm due in 9 days so this is all very fresh in my mind 😂

[@abbiesmith8724]

Thanks for the daily reminder that I don’t want kids. I’m impressed with y’all’s bravery and determination, it’s not for me

[@___.51]

Same same

[@anonym3057]

I am so proud of all the women who gave birth and go through all of this. You are warriors ladies!!!

[@CaiHag]

You being “too comfortable” is helping people who give birth ❤️

[@kelsey_3325]

I like the “too comfortable on this app” talks because I’m a 20 year old woman who didn’t know some of this stuff. People don’t talk about what normal things are like after giving birth

[@lauraallean]

And people wonder why so many woman are actively choosing not to have kids. You spend most of your life being gaslit into thinking that childbirth is a miracle and then as we get older we learn the truth of just how damaging physically and emotionally that the whole process is. Only wish I could find a doc to tie my tubes.

[@Poland4life]

it is a miracle. anything with pain doesn't mean it's bad

[@siola4677]

It's natural. Our bodies are literally made for it, what are you talking about 🤦‍♀️

[@Starlight81781]

Life is a miracle.

[@KattluvsInky]

Don’t be embarrassed for sharing some of this stuff! It can be important for many people

[@laurenmenzies5397]

It's good that you are showing the reality of after giving birth and not just the happy bits

[@ashleypeed6525]

Rinse, derma, pad/diaper, cooling pad, then witch hazel pads all along that ice pad👌🏻I really enjoy the re usable ice pads as well. Also I got a cute little box and set it up next to my toilet weeks before I was due. Just helps take some stress off for when you get back from the hospital, everything’s right there in an arms reach.

[@thegrimlooper]

I’ve had 2 C-sections and it can hurt or be dissatisfying to pee completely. So If you can, kind of stand up and hover over the toilet as you pee. Personally, sitting seemed to put pressure and prevent the urine from coming out. But as soon as I would stand up a little, it finally came like normal. It was relief instead of pain.

[@Wally_Darling1960]

Pelvic color exercises are great for that kind of stuff. There's one version where yours just clenching your pelvic muscles and you can do that anywhere since its just flexing those muscles continuously in reps There's full kegals a where you lay on your back and lift your hips. They actually helped me with my peeing issues. I'm a woman in real life I just liked conner from Detroit become human so that'd why my names this.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

I am so thankful for people comfortable enough to give these tips and tricks. I prepped a lot thanks to moms like you but even more luckily, I didn't need to use anything. I was so lucky physically but I'm so glad I had stuff on hand in case I needed it!

[@dippingout112]

This is why I'm never having a child, that's too much and it's so painful in the first place, but I'm glad you and other people are helping each other out for those who want one :3

[@willmariegirona2911]

Planning to have kids and trying. If I do get blessed to be a momma, I will be forever grateful for you momma bears with these helpful tips ❤️

[@Icummings09]

Yesss dermobpast! My favorite thing in the world. Buy a whole bunch before you give birth and bring some with you to the hospital!

[@chrissyhorton]

Saaaame!! Would not have survived my first birth without it!

[@estrangedrain]

Make sure to check with your hospital bc mine had it ready for me and I was able to bring them home. I bought some prior but didn’t end up needing it because the hospital hooked it up!

[@JessieAlmighty]

I ended up using the Dermaplast once and then never again- it burned! I was careful and made sure I got the right one, but my skin didn't like it at all. I'm so glad it worked for you, though!

[@Icummings09]

@@JessieAlmighty oh no!!!! That must have been awful! Especially after giving birth. Im so sorry.

[@CS-06]

They had a can for me at the hospital, it was so amazing, once we got home I sent my husband to Walmart to buy another can (hospital charges $30/can).

[@josefina_c]

you're so real and honest! women have been having babies for centuries and yet i didn't know half the things you shared about pregnancy and post partum, thank you💘🥰

[@chatgpt4135]

Cos childbirth is still taboo and ppl don't discuss it openly and don't educate on how to take care

[@christinechance7663]

I love you ,You dont hold back its sooooo nice to actually hear what's going to happen and not sugar coat it !!!!!!🙏🙏🙏💎💎👍😘😋💜💙😊

[@FunsiesBunsies]

Ah yes 6 more reasons reminding me why I will never let myself get pregnant. Thanks!

[@krisni_squirrel7]

Honestly, that bottle they give you is my favorite. I bought one of the other ones and hated lol. Also, the Frida mom disposable underwear are so comfortable! And the Lansinoh Hot & Cold Postpartum Therapy Packs are pretty great too if you run out of the disposable ice packs. After my first it took me so long to recover and I had to buy more of everything. Second time I recovered pretty fast. I was so surprised🙈

[@chrissyhorton]

That was my experience as well! First, took forever to recover, second..it felt like mere hours haha

[@estrangedrain]

Agreed! Loved the bottle from the hospital, hated the Frida one but definitely loved the Frida disposable underwear- must haves!!

[@MzPoNce209]

I wish more people would talk about this. If only I would have seen your content 7 months ago. My recovery after giving birth would have went so much smoother. I didn’t know about padscicles or numbing spray. Least now I know if I have a second baby in the future.

[@tacotestimonytuesday5930]

I'm heavily pregnant with my 6th. I wish your channel existed when I had my first. Much love and prayer for you and yours.

[@reinaaa16]

Me watching this horrified 😭 i have Tokophobia (fear of pregnancy) just seeing a person pregnant makes me really uncomfortable and i get nauseous (nothing against pregnant people btw go ahead and have ur baby) i just can’t look or be around them

[@yummy3259]

i don’t blame u

[@leighness1988]

Just be aware that everyone’s experience is different, my recovery from a vagina delivery was not rough. Honestly, the hardest and worst part of my whole baby making experience is 1. First trimester (WORSE than delivery for me BY FAR) 2. Learning how to breastfeed. Everyone is different, don’t forget

[@powerpuff4ever]

I just…I’m really happy all this information is out there now instead of something new mothers just have to learn but the more I know, the less I want to go through it man

[@random_programmer]

I'm glad you're talking about this. You are removing the shroud of mystery that has existed because *no one ever talked about this*

[@annataymond9529]

My uterus: ooh! I want a baby! Baby! Babies are fun! My brain: Agaahaghagahhahahahahahhah *is traumatized*

[@ladylark10884]

thanks! putting this in my "reasons as to why i will never have kids" playlist lmao

[@mamadukes1438]

I wish I had this knowledge when I had my baby 18 yrs ago

[@KaiyaAstral]

I respect the struggles mothers who give birth to their kids go through but it is exactly why I don’t want to be pregnant. I have huge respect for anyone willing to do it I would just rather adopt.

[@kaylieraycreativefilms5715]

I have 26 days until my due date! Stocked up on all of this 😎

[@danishaw1293]

wishing you good luck and a speedy recovery! 💜

[@babypoof]

Each video i watch about pregnancy/birth/post birth i find myself wanting kids less and less 🤣 I already dont want kids but this just solidifies it lol

[@scarleturbina4810]

As someone who is expecting their first child. These videos are beyond helpful.

[@Rio26202]

Padcicles are AMAZING. I was rather upset when I didn’t have anymore even though I healed rather quickly.

[@mswitch936]

Always underwear was a godsend with my kiddos. When my cousin got pregnant, that was my gift to her along with a pack of baby diapers. Why noone gave me that advice and I had to come to that thought myself is beyond me

[@chrissyhorton]

I swear it’s like people forget or something! Why aren’t we passing this knowledge down to the next generation??

[@Editorialzero]

This sounds like actual hell. Good on y’all for knowing this and still being willing to have babies. It’s an absolute no from me. I am glad that people are being more open about the reality of childbirth though because it really shows me that I have no business doing it ever.

[@Christina.E.]

Loving the spread of childbirth and aftercare advice bc I wish I had this with my first! I just gave birth two months ago to my second :) my husband treated me to a bunch of Frida Mom’s products (where Chrissy has gotten the pink water bottle and pad popsicle). They got a lot more really nice products for postpartum care 🙌

[@maryann4451]

Yesss this is what no one tells you! This advice is spot on.

[@iii4447]

and then men say a kick in the balls is more painful that pregnancy and giving birth.

[@starryeyed30]

literary. and the fact that women actually have a higher pain tolerance means that those men obviously won't even survive giving birth

[@dreamweaver444]

men like that are the only reason violence should exist 💀

[@pamtyree6634]

A kick in the balls will only last a few min. After child birth the body is healing fir approx 3-6weeks. Men have no clue.

[@katt1996]

If I was on the fence this just pushed my ass over to the no kid zone

[@user-fk4ls3nl8e]

Truth 😂preach on I wanna use all that just thinking about it 🙏💕

[@lemoncake..]

I honestly feel like so many people my age including some of my friends don’t want kids and obviously I don’t feel responsible or ready enough for one now but I’d love to be a mother one day and have a little baby to love ❤🥺💕

[@DIA--_]

What..?! The more I learn about pregnancy the more I realize how underrated adoption is.

[@ChildhoodMeWouldBeProud]

I am i 16 year old minor. i have never been pregnant and never will, and yet it takes me an hour to use the bathroom...blame my phone

[@taylorgray1791]

LOL, so true

[@haileythurston6280]

Thank you for your candor! I will be adopting 😂

[@dead_ones]

Thank you so much for talking about this stuff. Hardly anyone does discusses these topics on the internet, which is so bizarre to me! Everyone. Needs. To. Hear. This.

[@whypotatoes]

I wish they told us this in my health class, I feel like everything useful I've learned I saw by chance on the internet. My class just made us watch a birthing video and a bunch of sti pictures

[@missmouse8839]

I stocked a diaper caddy with my stuff to take with me downstairs so I could use any bathroom. And don't breath in when you spray, my tongue went numb 🤣

[@sarahfayenightwind2154]

Oh man... I don't miss that whole process

[@dakota.skyler]

We should talk about this more so that less people take it for granted! Mothers deserve so much more recognition and talking about the less beautiful parts of pregnancy, labour and postpartum is the only way to get there :)

[@iconic.menace.]

And this is one more reason added to the list of why i do *not* want kids.

[@queenwaffles7681]

Frr

[@evyl7569]

Thank you so much for all the tips you share with us ! It's helpful and funny ! 💖👶

[@PFloyd-px7hm]

I only have one child and it was 31 years ago so I hadn't thought about all of that in a very long time. this brought back some memories. I didn't say they were good memories but he's a blessing so I guess they were😜

[@Despair_Bunny]

Glad you're taking about all this, I think people forget about what you have to do after you give birth

[@shellysmom7002]

Am I the only one who thinks the mesh undies are life? That was one of my fave parts of giving birth 😂😂😂

[@skyhightabby]

Yo seriously! I wore those things long after I needed them to hold my padding. Just ssoo comfy. Finally ran out:c

[@JessieAlmighty]

They didn't fit me well at all, unfortunately! I'm overweight and carry most of it in my butt and thighs. The Always diapers were the BEST.

[@CS-06]

I loved em too 😆

[@stevenkatie789]

One of my nurses told me to put a little bit of water on the ice packs they gave me so it was super cold. That was the best advice ever.

[@volosa186]

I continue to see major reasons why I don't want to have children, thank you for confirming that further. 😊

[@sofialarson8453]

thank you for being so open most people walk into this never hearing this information

[@roxanahernandez5157]

WHY AREN’T WOMEN TAUGHT THESE THINGS??!!! It makes me so mad.

[@kota_bear7174]

Thank you for being honest about pregnancy. Now I know to tie my tubes as soon as possible.

[@SheSmiles2121]

This is why I love your channel! So helpful for new mamas ❤

[@devilmarii]

I'm glad you're being comfortable and honest it informs us alot!

[@melissamayhaps8990]

Dude. Millions of babies born everyday and no one talking about this. So crazy.

[@chrissyhorton]

Right?!

[@wwandmitski]

"Getting kicked in the balls is worse"

[@Andichan04]

The aggressive snuggle. 😂 I love it ❤

[@goobtube69]

We have just decided we are ready to start thinking about kids. I am extremely grateful for information like this ❤

[@taylorgray1791]

i wish you luck and i’m so happy for you

[@goobtube69]

@@taylorgray1791 thank you so much 🥰

[@jasonepstein8746]

When my pro life mom says “it’s only temporary” but your body is literally fucked up for the rest of your life after. 🤦‍♂️ like hell to the no

[@Ladyresin0978]

Well it depends person to person, fucked up may be a wee bit dramatic I most cases lol. I can say my body is 97% back to its original form and the few small changes was worth the payoff.

[@ohazeldean]

As someone who is young and unmarried, I really appreciate all of this advice but it is so intimidating. During pregnancy/childbirth you can tear, you poop yourself in a room full of people, you gain weight, your nipples leak milk…I wouldn’t be surprised if growing a tail is in there as well. Is having children actually worth it? Sounds like an awful lot of pain and humiliation…

[@chrissyhorton]

Oh it is 💯 x infinity worth it! The thing is, all that embarrassing stuff may not even happen to you. Everyone has different experiences 🤗❤️ Also, doctors and nurses are so incredibly use to it that if you did do those things, they aren’t going to remember you for it. Those are routine and no one bats an eyelash. It’s all very natural and something primal takes over when you are going through it. I use to think the same thing about birth and now here I am with 5 😉 While it is a sacrifice, sacrifices aren’t bad. It’s giving something up of comfort now for something SO much greater in the future ❤️ Nothing in life worth having comes easy. One more thing to remember, all those moments you are afraid of are so temporary. Those moments of discomfort are nothing compared to the lifelong bond and love you will have for your child ❤❤❤

[@RachelDee]

Women before us had the same kinds of worries. They made it through, and so can we. When you cultivate a supportive group around you that reinforce it's worthwhile in the longterm, there's also way less humiliation and pain in it. Even if you never have children yourself, you can be part of an encouraging cultural solution for the mamas that are self conscious or afraid of the same things on your mind.

[@emilyolsen6777]

Thank you for solidifying why I'll never have kids

[@Danielleymanelly]

Thank you for talking about this! I was a young mom and no one told me anything!!! I didn’t even know you bled after having a baby- I had to stop for pads on the way home from the hospital. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Samthewatermelon]

HEMRHOIDSS, I didn’t know you could get those during pregnancy

[@k10ishere]

yep! babies put a ton of pressure on your veins as you give birth. it's really really common.

[@chatgpt4135]

Common in 9 months preg time too, especially during 2nd trimester Take stool softening laxative regularly, it helps

[@Mamato3]

Don’t forget to mention that even though you’ve had many babies already you’ll still think everything down there will NEVER go back to normal 🤣

[@zoeh.2361]

Does it?😖

[@Mamato3]

@@zoeh.2361 YES! Will it be an exact copy of how it was before kids? No, but it will go back to normal and everything will be fine! That is my experience after 3 kids. My youngest is now 9 weeks old and it took about 6 weeks for things to properly heal.

[@emmastephenson5097]

This is great.. there is so much that happens after we give birth that isnt spoken about enough..

[@TheOriginalNay.]

Honestly, thank you! I am very excited to have children in the future but this has made me more aware, so thankfully i will not be confused while im suffering the pregnancy and after birth.