MINIMALISM: I’ve narrowed down the pregnancy "must-haves" to only what truly makes a difference. This list features the exact brands I recommend to my clients, prioritizing quality and comfort without the unnecessary price tags. If a budget-friendly ...
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Labor Prep
Nausea
Comfort
Clothing
Labor Prep
start around 32 weeks, start with 1 cup/day and increase. helps strengthen uterus
Traditional Medicinals Raspberry Leaf Tea
start dates at 36 weeks and eat 6-8 per day. if you're struggling to choke down plain dates and sick of making “snickers dates”, here a prepackaged option!
Chocolate Covered Dates
For collecting colostrum. There's small enough, and can be placed straight into the freezer and then fed straight to baby. Less transferring = less lost milk!
1ml Syringes with Caps (Pack of 50pcs)
For perineal massage
Frida Mom Prep Balm
perineal massage tool
Perineal Massage Stick for Pregnancy Labor
Nausea
Highly recommend to have in your car if it's like that for you!
40 Pack Vomit Bags
Good-quality prenatal + nice and small in case you're nauseous and needing to dry-swallow
Nordic Naturals Vegetarian Prenatal Minis
These actually sometimes work!
Nausea Relief Inhaler - Motion Sickness
if you're not keeping anything down, it's important to try to drink some carbohydrates
Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier WITH SUGAR
best nausea snack- carbs, salt, no aftertaste. PLAIN as can be.
Trader Joe's Roasted Plantain Chips
Full-calorie version to replenish glycogen stores and prevent ketosis
BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Strawberry Banana
Worth a try!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Morning Ease
Comfort
if it starts to hurt to sit!
Ergonomic Gel Cushion
Cooling fabric so you don't get too hot
U Shaped Cooling Full Body Pregnancy Pillow
For stretch marks, and for partner during labor (love dual-purpose!)
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil
Clothing
tried and true!
Kindred Bravely Under the Belly Bikini Maternity
I'm minimalistic with maternity clothes, but love these for wearing alone in summer or under a cardigan in winter
