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Surrogacy Journey Essentials
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items These are not only essentials for a surrogacy journey but also nice things to have for pregnancy and postpartum recovery in e
Stay hydrated! Staying hydrated is essential for any pregnancy even surrogacy. A good cup can keep your drink crisp and cool. They have some great sales too! I got one on clearance for myself for a great price
The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler | 40 OZ
I prefer the hospital gown to give birth in just due to all the bodily fluids that get on them, but this is nice for remaining modest after birth while still in the hospital with enough access that nurses can check bleeding and do those wonderful fun...
Ekouaer 3 in 1 Labor Delivery Hospital Gown
This helped me so much in getting my body confidence back postpartum not feeling strained when I use those stretched out stomach muscles and even helped me feel like my guts weren't falling out post c-section with my 2nd child. I will definitely have...
Revive 3-in-1 Postpartum Recovery Support Belt
I love Honey Pot pads to help soothe my sore lady parts during that time of month, postpartum (get the postpartum ones they absorb more you will need them!) they are wonderful with a layer of witch hazel pads over them for extra soothing. They do giv...
The Honey Pot Company : Maxi Pads
I currently have the lavender vanilla and love it! The pomegranate is a second favorite. Winter time I am a Carmex girl.
Burt's Bees : Lip Balms & Treatments
You will need a great bag for travel for embryo transfer as well as a short hospital stay. My surrogacy agency gifted me with this one and I am so excited to use it when traveling to my embryo transfer soon!
Landon Carryall - Neoprene Duffle Bag
Easy on Shoes are essential post delivery. These double as Shower shoes so that is a huge win!
Comfy Easy-On Shoes that Double as Shower Shoes
This Portable planner is a classic! I love the option for black or a more distressed brown color. Theyre refillable and small enough to keep in a purse, or diaper bag if youre a mom on the go! You can keep your appointments written down and organized...
At A Glance Planner
I got this belly support band pregnant with my daughter, she was my largest baby and I got so big with her! This definitely helped. It was more comfortable to wear over my clothes, so it is nice that it comes in some fun colors in case you dont want ...
Belly Bands
I had this with my last pregnancy and I will be buying it again! I gave it away before knowing I wanted to be a surrogate! Just because the baby isnt genetically yours does not mean you need to have a horrible night's rest!
Pregnancy Pillow
Ive never used a Labor Comb but with my last birth they only had one anesthesiologist and let me tell you it took them so long to get to me for my epidural after I asked for it. This will be a great pain management tool and I will be bringing it with...
2 Pack Labor Comb
I had a friend gift me a few drops of the young living valor and it was amazing in my essential oil diffuser last time. I plan to bring my diffuser this time but I am not spending young living prices.
Revive Courage Essential oil
If you want camling sounds or music to dance to while in labor a Bluetooth speaker is going to be your best friend. I got one at five below my last pregnancy and the battery lasted my entire Labor at the hospital! It was a $12 speaker we were so impr...
Bluetooth Speaker
This is a small, easy to pack essential oil diffuser. You can charge it before packing. Battery lasts 7 hours. Well worth it if you like aromatherapy and will use it more that once!
Portable, Wireless, Essential Oil Diffuser
I used this with my last pregnancy to prep for labor, it is one of the few teas that I do not mind drinking without sugar. I followed my midwifes advice on when to start and how many cups to drink. Be sure to check with your provider before adding th...
Earth Mama Organic Raspberry Leaf for Labor Prep
You will need to track ovulation, these are what the fertility clinic recommends
Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test 20
These are my favorite prenatals
Prenatal Multivitamin Folic Acid + DHA Softgels
I needed a vitamin d suppliment
Nature Made Vitamin D3 1000 IU Supplement
Recommended by the fertility clinic
Physician's CHOICE Vaginal Probiotics