When preparing for your upcoming postpartum, think of creating a primary and secondary nest with the utmost comfort in mind. For example, your primary nest could be your bed and secondary could be your couch. Next, you’ll want to evaluate these locations for comfort. Add pillows and blankets, adjust the lighting if necessary, add a side table, etc. Then you’ll want to think of all the supplies you’ll want at your fingertips. Gather healthy snacks, nipple cream, pain relievers, essential oils, toiletries, baby wipes, diapers, thermometer.
Don’t forget to think of simple pleasures to add to your nest. Postpartum is the time where the focus quickly shifts to the meet the needs of the newborn. Remember you are a whole person who has needs as well, so spend time thinking about what you would enjoy to have at times of demanding emotional and physical stress. Maybe rose facial mist makes you feel refreshed when you can’t get up to take a shower, a new book or audiobook is just the thing to give you a little escape, or a journal to release and document the birth postpartum time.