What did you have on hand to sooth you , or help you after you gave birth?

last time I had my MIL staying and she helped when I ran out of anything or needed help as Dh was working alot...

DH will be home to help this time but needs directing, when it comes to being helpful

I am stocking up on maternity pads and breastpads...

What helped you after birth? to recover? What did you need in the first week or so?

I was thinking id get some bath salts? any recommendations? for helping to heal etc?

im going to freeze /organise a few meals ( Dh is a chef) but has no licence so I need to stock up incase I cant drive straight away... and family will be here but they will only be helpful for getting takeaway and visiting when it suits them , most likely