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Pregnancy Must Haves as a Second Time Mama
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Samantha Soto
These are all of my recommendations for pregnancy as a mom the second time around.
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First Trimester
 
Second Trimester
 
Third Trimester
 
Postpartum

First Trimester

The first trimester really sets the tone for your pregnancy, and this helped me the second time around.

 
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Necessary for sure!
Prenatal Vitamins / Vitamin Supplements
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Staying Hydrated is super important the whole pregnancy but this will help with constipation.
Water Bottle
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Fiber during pregnancy is so important for gut health but if you do feel backed up try this for a few days.
Psyllium Husk
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If you suffer from nausea try ginger tea or chews and eat more protein.
Ginger Nausea
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Second Trimester

I really don't need much this trimester. I typically have more energy and a healthy appetite and need some additional belly support.

 
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 I do really love a pregnancy pillow because it helps make sleeping easier.
Maternity Pillows - Pregnancy & Baby Products
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I need this my whole pregnancy because I carry low.
Maternity Belly Bands
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 Definitely important to stay moisturized throughout pregnancy.
Stretch Marks
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I love the smell of this oil and I am typically very sensitive to smell during pregnancy.
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil for Scars & Stretch Marks
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Third Trimester

I spend this trimester mainly focused on feeling as comfortable as possible.

 
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When you start experiencing swelling this will help get you through.
Amazon.com: Compression Socks
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Love wearing these during and after pregnancy because they are so comfortable.
Maternity Nursing Maternity Bras
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I love using this birthing ball as a chair and to help bounce and do exercises.
Birthing Ball
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I use this tea to help prepare for labor.
Raspberry Leaf Tea
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Such a great snack especially with gestational diabetes but I take it to help labor time and to soften the cervix.
Dates Fruit
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Postpartum

Everything I plan to use postpartum the second time around.

 
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I needed to use these for the first 6 months will be purchasing again.
Nursing Pads - Breastfeeding Baby Supplies
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The best pump.
Best Electric Breast Pumps
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I will be living in pjs for months with no shame!
Postpartum Pajamas
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I needed this regularly for the newborn stage.
Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding
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Necessary if you suffer from postpartum hair loss.
Postnatal Vitamins
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I plan to keep bottles by the bed and snacks while breastfeeding.
Mini Fridge
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iykyk!!
Postpartum Diapers
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I will live in this thing for the first 6 months.
Ergobaby: Baby Carriers
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NEEDED FOR BREASTFEEDING MAMAS
Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer & Dryer All-in-One
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