Natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials

This is the last post in my pregnancy series before I have my baby. I really hope you enjoy my natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials.

These are the natural health and beauty products I’ll be taking to help me recover from labour, plus the things I’ll need for my overnight stay. It really is a core capsule of skin, hair, and dental care – I don’t want to take too much, but at the same time I want to take really good care of myself. There are a couple of things for my baby, too.

If you’re pregnant, I really hope you find my essentials helpful! Don’t forget to see my labour bag post for the natural health products I’ve packed in my labour bag.

Natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials

Lyonsleaf Calendula and Marshmallow Balm

I’m going to be using this as a perineal balm, although it’s wonderfully multipurpose.

There’s evidence that using calendula with aloe vera can help speed the healing of an episiotomy. Calendula is an incredibly healing herb.

Lyonsleaf Calendula and Marshmallow Balm

Buy Now – £10.95 at LoveLula

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Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray

If you’ve given birth vaginally before you’ll know that feeling afterwards. I didn’t use anything with my first baby and just braved it through the discomfort.

This time I’m going to pamper myself with this spray. With witch hazel, lavender, and peppermint, it promises to cool, soothe, and reduce swelling from stretching, episiotomy, and haemorrhoids. I really hope it helps!

Natural Birthing Company Bottoms Up Soothing Bottom Spray

Buy Now – £11.05 at Amazon

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Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Spray

I’ll be taking a small amount of this with me in a separate bottle for perineal care.

This is my favourite aloe vera and I expect it’ll be a postpartum lifesaver as well as a pregnancy lifesaver!

Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Spray

Buy Now – £14.20 at Amazon

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Natracare Maternity Pads

I can’t vouch for these yet as I haven’t tried them. However they promise secure protection for postpartum lochia.

They have a certified organic cotton cover and no plastic or perfumes.

Natracare Maternity Pads

Buy Now – £2.35 at Amazon

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Weleda Nipple Balm

I used this soothing nipple balm when I was breastfeeding Jonah.

Naturally, it’s my first choice to help relieve the discomfort of breastfeeding in the early days.

Weleda Nipple Balm

Buy Now – £7.95 at LoveLula

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Organyc Nursing Pads

Nursing pads are an essential in the early days of breastfeeding.

I’m thinking of buying some reusable breast pads, but these organic soft cotton pads from Organyc will be great in the meantime.

Organyc Nursing Pads

Buy Now – £4.79 at Amazon

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Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Facial Wipes

I haven’t used facial wipes in a long time as I prefer to cleanse with water. I don’t plan to wear makeup in hospital, so I’m opting for this lazy cleanser option!

Neal’s Yard Remedies Facial Wipes promise to gently cleanse with soothing aloe vera and lavender.

Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Facial Wipes

Discontinued

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Odylique Timeless Rose Moisturiser

I love this gorgeous moisturiser, and the travel size is perfect for my natural hospital bag.

It’s not too heavy, so will be perfect for moisturising in the hospital maternity ward where it tends to be overly warm.

Odylique Timeless Rose Moisturiser

Buy Now – £25 at Naturisimo

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Weleda Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash

A long time favourite body wash, this is the perfect choice for my natural hospital bag.

The body wash is refreshing and cleansing, but it’s gentle enough to wash delicate areas.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash

Buy Now – £6.27 at Amazon

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Elsa’s Natural Deodorant Creme

Nothing works for me like Elsa’s, and I really can’t stand to be stinky in hospital. At the same time, a spray with alcohol or a strong smelling deodorant I really don’t want, since I’ll be breastfeeding.

I haven’t tried this yet, but I can’t wait! All Elsa’s deodorants are fab, and this tin is a nice size to fit in my natural hospital bag.

Elsa’s Natural Creme Deodorant

Buy Now – £9.60 at Elsa’s Organics

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Tabitha James Kraan Shampoo and Conditioner Minis

These are my go-to travel minis at the moment. I’ve also reviewed the full size Tabitha James Kraan hair cleanser and conditioner.

Naturally, they’re coming with me to the hospital.

Tabitha James Kraan Shampoo and Conditioner Minis

Shop Tabitha James Kraan

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Pearlbar Bamboo & Charcoal Toothbrush

I can’t vouch for this toothbrush yet, as I am saving it for hospital.

I usually use an electric toothbrush, but I want to have the option of a natural toothbrush as well. Interestingly, detoxifying charcoal is infused in the bristles.

Pearlbar Bamboo & Charcoal Toothbrush

Buy Now – £4 at PearlBar

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Weleda Salt Toothpaste

I’ve been intrigued by this toothpaste for some time.

I received a sample which is the perfect size for my bag, so I can’t wait to use it!

Weleda Salt Toothpaste

Buy Now – £4.75 at Amazon

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Keep Leaf Hearts Organic Cotton Toiletry Bag

I spent some time looking for a good size organic cotton toiletry bag to take with me.

I’ll be using it again and again. It will also make a good bag for my baby if I decide to donate it!

Keep Leaf Hearts Organic Cotton Toiletry Bag

Shop Washbags at Green Tulip

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For baby

Pampers Pure Protection Nappies

We’ve been on and off cloth nappy wearers with Jonah. When a baby is newborn, you can’t beat disposables for convenience until you get into a routine.

I’m pretty excited that Pampers have created this nappy that contains no perfume, lotion, or allergens. Definitely a step in the right direction.

Pampers Pure Protection Nappies

Buy Now – £8 at Tesco

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Organyc Cotton Wool

Just the simplest way to clean a young baby in the early days. We won’t use wipes until later on.

These organic cotton wool balls are as gentle as it gets.

Organyc Cotton Wool

Buy Now – £2.89 at LoveLula

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Final thoughts on natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials

Have you enjoyed my natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials? I hope my list has given you some ideas for a capsule natural hospital bag to aid labour recovery naturally, and for your overnight stay.

What are you taking in your natural hospital bag? Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear from you!

Update: My baby arrived in November – read Cara Grace’s birth story!

Third baby update! Read my pregnancy hospital bag essentials from LoveLula article!

Disclosure: this post contains references to PR gifted products and products I’ve chosen with my credits as a LoveLula Accredited Blogger. My views are honest and my own.