Baby & Pregnancy
Postpartum Recovery Checklist
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20 itemsCare for yourself in the first 6 weeks. This free postpartum recovery checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Stock peri bottle and pads
- Witch hazel pads
- Stool softener
- Comfortable mesh underwear
- Nursing tank tops
- Lanolin or nipple cream
- Heating pad
- Easy meals in freezer
- Postpartum vitamins
- Water bottle within reach
- Schedule 2-week check
- Schedule 6-week check
- Ask about pelvic floor PT
- Mental health check-in
- Accept help (meals, cleaning)
- Limit visitors first 2 weeks
- Sleep when baby sleeps
- Daily 10-min walk when cleared
- Watch for warning signs
- Plan partner support shifts
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