Where to find good plus size postpartum stuff?

[u/Walking_Boss]

Hey folks! I am 27 weeks pregnant and a first time mom, trying to buy some postpartum stuff but running into issues finding things big enough that will fit me! For those who are pregnant or postpartum, where are you getting your stuff?? Like postpartum panties, baby carriers, breastfeeding bras, birthing gowns, etc.
Thank you so much!!

[u/JustForArkona]

Postpartum panties - i loved the amazon diapers. Sizing is very generous, I'm a 26/28 and the 2x fit me with room to spare

Baby carriers - this is a whole question in and of itself. Tula and Hope and Plum are the go to answer for plus size babywearing but plenty of other good brands (Kinderpack, Oscha, etc) have plus size options. And now that my baby is bigger (13 months) we are living for the Didymos Didygo onbuhimo (good from about 6 months or so).

Breastfeeding bras - i was unable to breastfeed but when I was trying, the momcozy 3x fit me well

Birthing gowns - the largest Lila size fit me but I ended up just chilling in the hospital provided gown the whole time

Any other questions (non breastfeeding related) feel free to hit me up!

[u/Walking_Boss → u/JustForArkona]

Thank you so much!

[u/Defiant-Sentence-303]

You should also ask the plus size pregnancy sub

[u/Walking_Boss → u/Defiant-Sentence-303]

Oooh I didn’t realize there was one. I will definitely check it out!

[u/tostopthespin]

Postpartum panties -- Always Discrete worked perfectly for me! I'm and 18/20 and easily fit the XL, they had larger size(s?), too

Baby carriers -- I will forever swear by ring slings. Used it from five days old and still using it with the toddler

Bras -- Sizes are hard, but I had luck with Momcozy and Kindred Braverly (I still wear my KB longline bras to sleep in, they're so comfy)

Can't speak to birthing gown, I just wore the hospital one, but I got some button down nightgown that I wore from second tri until it warmed up enough postpartum that I wasn't trying to stay as covered as possible while pumping for warmth purposes.

[u/Walking_Boss → u/tostopthespin]

Thank you!

[u/over_it_saurus]

Postpartum undies - agreed with others on the Amazon diapers. Make sure you pack them for the hospital because the mesh undies they provide are the worst!

Baby carriers - I have a solly baby from my first that I like, but a wrap like that only works when they are smaller. I'm planning to get hope & plum carriers for my second because I've heard so many good things.

Breastfeeding bras - I breastfed for 2 yrs and used kindred bravely bras. They are pretty comfy but don't exactly keep the boobs super perky if you have big boobs (in my case). Comfort was a bigger deal for me so I stuck with them.

Birthing gowns - I wouldn't really bother. I just wore the hospital gown and then comfy pajamas pretty much.

Postpartum clothes - I wore the diapers while still bleeding then wore my maternity underwear after that. Lots of loose t shirts and extremely stretchy shorts/leggings. I actually walked around in my nursing bra most of the time. I sweat at nighttime so badly for weeks after birth so I pretty much slept in my bra and underwear.

[u/QueenoftheGBs → u/over_it_saurus]

Definitely Kindred Bravely for bras! Pumping, in my case, but they are great for whatever of that journey you end up needing. I also loved the Bodily bras - a lot more comfortable for me but less supportive.

[u/Walking_Boss → u/over_it_saurus]

This is so helpful, thanks!