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Pregnancy Essentials That Actually Make a Difference (Doula Recommended)
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items As a momma of 7 and a doula, I know that pregnancy brings constant physical and emotional changes, and having the right essentials can make everyday life more comfortable and manageable. I have curated this list to include doula-recommended pregnancy...
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Pregnancy Comfort Essentials
Morning Sickness and Nausea Relief
Maternity Clothing That Supports Comfort and Movement
Pregnancy Support and Body Care Accessories
Books and Education for Pregnancy and Natural Birth
Preparation Essentials for Third Trimester and Birth Readiness
Pregnancy Comfort Essentials
These pregnancy comfort essentials help reduce back pain, improve sleep, and support your changing body throughout each trimester. These are practical, everyday items that make pregnancy physically easier and more manageable.
This pregnancy pillow provides full-body support for better sleep, reduced back pain, and improved comfort during the second and third trimester. It’s one of the most recommended pregnancy sleep essentials.
U-Shaped Cooling Fabric Pregnancy Pillow
For lower back pain, this heating pad brings much relief. Most of my mommas also use a heating pad as they try to rest during the early stages of labor.
Deluxe Heating Pad
Are you a pregnant momma who experiences leg cramps, muscle tension, insomnia, restless legs, or tension? Grab some of this magnesium lotion, rub it on your calves, thighs or the bottom of your feet before bed and you will begin to feel like a whole ...
Organic Magnesium Lotion
This memory foam pillow is perfect for propping tired and swollen legs up for a rest. It's the perfect size, and it's easily portable to make it perfect to use any place you go.
Leg Pillow
These slippers are lightweight, warm, comfortable, and extremely soft. They are mostly ideal for indoors or quick errands.
Slippers for Around Home - Women's Tasman II
Support matters when you are pregnant and these these slippers have excellent arch support. It will take a bit of time to break these in, but they will mold to your feet over time, and they really are the best for all-day wear.
Supportive (and Comfy) Slippers for Out & About - Zermatt Shearling Wool Felt
The Boppy has many uses for Baby, but did you know it can also be used to help you get comfortable during pregnancy? Grab one now and be sure to get some extra covers, so you'll get the most use out of it.
Boppy Nursing Pillow
Morning Sickness and Nausea Relief
Morning sickness can affect energy, appetite, and daily comfort, especially during the first trimester. These trusted nausea relief tools and remedies help reduce symptoms and support hydration and nourishment.
These anti-nausea bands are absolutely essential if you suffer from morning sickness. They were a life-saver for me when I was pregnant with my twins!
Anti-Nausea Bands- Pressure Point Therapy For Morning Sickness
Ginger has long been used to support digestion and reduce nausea naturally. These sweets are surprisingly tasty (I'm not a huge fan of ginger, lol) and reduce nausea pretty quickly.
Morning Sickness Sweets - Ginger Mango
It's super important to stay hydrated during all stages of pregnancy. The Owala bottle makes it easy to take your drink with you wherever you go, so you can get sips in as you go about your day. It is spill-proof, easy to clean, and comes in fun colo...
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Electrolytes support hydration, which is critical when nausea makes drinking difficult. Proper hydration also helps reduce fatigue and headaches.
Cure | Hydrating Electrolyte Drink Mixes
Maternity Clothing That Supports Comfort and Movement
Comfortable maternity clothing helps moms move freely and feel supported as their body changes. These trusted maternity essentials provide gentle support, flexibility, and comfort throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Every momma needs a comfortable cami that stretches as you grow. This one works even as you begin breastfeeding
Maternity First-Layer Nursing Cami
Nursing bras that are both supportive AND comfortable are hard to find. This one checks all the boxes.
Bliss Cotton Wire-Free Nursing Bra — Bare Necessities
These provide gentle belly support without compression, helping reduce discomfort while allowing full movement. And, they are made with bamboo and/orcotton!
Maternity Leggings
Comfortable sleepwear improves rest and makes nighttime bathroom trips easier. And, a nice and soft robe just feels like luxury.
Nursing Gown And Robe Set
Pregnancy Support and Body Care Accessories
These pregnancy accessories provide physical support and help reduce strain on the back, hips, and abdomen. They help moms stay comfortable during daily activities and prepare the body for birth.
Support your growing belly with this belly band. It allows relief on your lower back and just takes off some pressure from your pelvis.
One-Piece Belly Band
These help improve circulation and reduce swelling in the legs and feet. These socks come in all kinds of fun colors.
The Best Compression Socks for Pregnancy
Gentle muscle release can reduce tension in the hips and back. Check out the video posted below for guidance.
Foam Roller
Discover how you can relieve lower back pain due to pregnancy with these simple and quick exercises.
Relieve Your Pregnancy Aches In 7 Minutes!
Books and Education for Pregnancy and Natural Birth
These trusted pregnancy and natural birth books help moms understand their bodies, reduce fear, and prepare mentally and emotionally for birth. Education builds confidence and helps moms approach labor with calm and clarity.
A trusted resource explaining labor stages and comfort techniques.
The Birth Partner
With a new reflection each week, Doula Laura Jansson guides you through a journey of the heart. You will be encouraged and blessed by this book!
Fertile Ground: A Pilgrimage Through Pregnancy
This book helps moms understand the natural birth process and approach labor with confidence.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Provides evidence-based nutrition guidance to support a healthy pregnancy.
Real Food for Pregnancy
Preparation Essentials for Third Trimester and Birth Readiness
These pregnancy essentials help moms prepare physically and mentally for labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. These items support comfort, organization, and readiness as the due date approaches.
Bouncing helps loosen the hips and relax the pelvic floor, making this ball great for preparing for the early stages of labor.
Birthing Ball
Acupressure offers a natural approach to pain management during labor, and utilizing an acupressure comb is an effective method to apply pressure to specific points on the body. This comb operates by combining the principles of the gate control theor...
Wooden Birthing Comb
Helps prepare tissue for birth and may reduce tearing risk. This one is created by a mom and trusted by Doulas.
Perineal Massage Oils: Which Are Safe & Ones to Avoid?
Don't forget the charging cables. Grab some extras just for the bag, so you can make sure your phones are all charged up to show off Baby!
iPhone Charger [Apple Mfi Certified] 3 Pack 10ft Fast Charging Cables