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Pregnancy & postpartum life savers!
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items First-time mom here, and these are things I highly recommend! Sometimes you don't always know what a product will be like when you get it- all of these I have actually got and personally recommend.
I had so much trouble sleeping during my pregnancy- melatonin is nice because it is naturally produced in the body and doesn't leave you feeling groggy the next day. And the “time release” formulation is important because it will help you go back to ...
Natrol Melatonin Time Release, 90 Tablets
Of all the prenatal vitamins I tried, this one was the most complete and easiest on my stomach.
Nature Made Prenatal with Folic Acid + DHA, 60 Softgels
Honestly, I didn't read What to Expect When You're Expecting… I read a lot of info from reputable websites regarding pregnancy and was given a lot of literature from my OB doctor… but no one talks about what to do when the baby comes! I read this ove...
What to Expect the First Year: (Updated in 2025)
My favorite of all nipple creams I tried… it is actually a butter that melts into the skin and doesn't leave a sticky residue. It is organic and safe for breastfeeding, so can be used for irritation and dry skin during pregnancy and through postpartu...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2 oz
I actually started using this peri bottle during my third trimester, when I was having a lot of bladder leakage and irritation from it. It works like a portable bidet- you spray water with it, but it works holding it upside down so you don't have to ...
Dr. Talbot's Mom Postpartum Peri Bottle 12.2oz
Great for stabilization and support to help with lower back pain. It's adjustable so you wont need to get a bigger size later. I used this pretty much any day I knew I would be on my feet a lot and it really helped. It also can be used as a belly bin...
KeaBabies Maternity Belly Support Band
I tried a few different pregnancy pillows and this was my favorite! The U-shaped ones were great, but just too big and bulky for our bed, and made me very hot during the night. This is nice because it is well ventilated, adjustable so you can use it ...
Momcozy W Shaped Pregnancy Pillow - Deep Grey
If you struggle with low iron, or if you have trouble tolerating your prenatal vitamin and need to get one without iron- supplement with this slow-release iron! It is a tiny fraction of the cost of SlowFe and does the same thing. I've actually been u...
21st Century Slow Release Iron Tablets, 60 Count
Works both for birth prep/perineal massage as well as on the tummy for itching and preventing stretch marks! It's well absorbed and doesn't smell
Lansinoh Organic Perineal Massage Oil 1.7oz
My very favorite of all magnesium bath products- I've actually been using it since before pregnancy- but it so helpful, especially in the third trimester. It helps to relieve muscle soreness, promote relaxation and help getting a better sleep. It doe...
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
I had so much nausea during my pregnancy, lasting until well into the third trimester. I did it all- B6, ginger, peppermint, lemon wedges, saltines first thing, sea bands, so many different kinds of prenatal vitamins, even had two different meds pres...
UpNature Peppermint Oil Roll On - Nausea Relief
As I mentioned, I struggled with severe nausea and vomiting and tried everything under the sun. I'm going to be completely honest- I don't think these bands helped me at all. BUT everyone is different. My OB and NP recommended this over all else beca...
Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband Gray
Ginger and peppermint were the two natural remedies that helped me with nausea and vomitting during my pregnancy. I used a peppermint roller and then chewed on either this or a peppermint hard candy pretty much all day every day. And as someone with ...
The Ginger People Ginger Rescue Lozenges 425mg
Must have for us working mamas! I love these because they are individually wrapped so easy to take on the go. They have stickies to adhere to your bra/clothes but I find they stay in place pretty well
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 100 Count