Been-There-Done-That Moms Recommend:

• A good, firm mattress – Nothing will make pregnancy ailments worse than a bad mattress.
• Nightgowns that work for nursing
• Pregnancy Pillow – Some women claimed to have named theirs they were so loved.
• Wedge Style Pillow for between the knees
• Body Lotion
• Stretch Mark Cream – Make sure it rubs in well and smells great.
• Zoe organics belly balm (Rave reviews)
• Fancy Toiletries – Soaps, body scrubs, face masks, etc.
• Heating Pad
• Calf/Foot Massage – The added weight and inability to reach your own feet lead you to craving a good foot massage.
• Pedicures – because touching your toes pregnant is overrated.
• Supportive Flip Flops for Swollen Feet – Swollen ankles or hot feet can actually breathe in flip flops
• Chiropractic Care – From day 1 until birth (and beyond) a chiropractor will be your personal Heaven.
• Large Water Tumbler – The thirst is like nothing you’ve experienced before.
• Movies or Books to read/watch during insomnia-filled nights – Thank you pregnancy insomnia.
• Tums – Ugh Heartburn
• Sea Sick Bands for nausea – These work for motion sickness and morning sickness.
• Ginger-Flavored Gum – For nausea
• Arnica for muscle aches and pains
• Labor Gown – Feeling pretty while in labor is a must
• Comfortable pajamas
• Leggings – lots of leggings
• Yoga Pants – Skip anything labeled “maternity” and save your money with a drawer full of yoga pants!
• Yoga Ball
• Sitz Bath Ingredients
• Essential Oils and Diffuser
• Candles