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Pregnancy Must Haves
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items I am a first-time mom with a baby boy due in May 2026! I don't know what I am doing but having the items below have sure helped me get through the hard and uncertain times!
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Symptom Relief
Clothing
Resources
Fertility
Symptom Relief
See what has gotten me through the first two trimesters!
The most reasonably priced prenatal that does not have fish oil in the ingredients (I have a fish allergy).
Prenatal Vitamin Dietary Supplement Tablets- 200ct - up&up™
How did I get through the first trimester nausea? Seasick bands. That's it.
Seaband Nausea Relief Acupressure Wristbands - 2ct
Always have these on hand for the occasional nausea spell further into my pregnancy.
Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy Motion Sickness Relief Tablets for Nausea, Dizziness & Vomiting - 8ct
The acid reflux and heartburn are no joke! Get the biggest bottle you can!
Tums Extra Strength Antacid Smoothies Assorted Fruit Chewable Tablet 12ct
The only thing helping me get some rest at night!
Unisom SleepTabs Sleep-Aid Tablets - Doxylamine Succinate - 32ct
Having to stop taking my acne medicine was soooo hard! These helped make it a little easier!
PatchRx Pimple Patches 120 Hydrocolloid
The only face lotion that can keep my face hydrated when using acne products
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Face and Body Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin – 12 fl oz
Easy on sensitive skin if directions are followed!
CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel - 1.35oz
Feels like a high-end product every time I use it!
CeraVe Acne Face Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid and Purifying Clay for Oily Skin - 8 fl oz
Use before body butter or lotion to help prevent stretch marks! So far, so good!
BYOMA Nourishing Body Oil - 6.76 fl oz
Use on top of body oil to help with stretch marks! Best brand I have found so far!
The Honest Company Honest Mama Body Butter - 4oz
Helps with the crazy pregnancy congestion that I didn't even know was a symptom!
Vicks VapoShower Soothing Vapors Tablets - 5ct
As a stomach sleeper, this is the only thing that helps me stay on my side. Does it take up half the bed? Yes. Do I care? No!
Sasttie U Shaped Cooling Pregnancy Pillow
Only toothbrush that has helped limit gagging. Who knew that was a pregnancy symptom?
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush HX3681/24
Clothing
I am a comfy girl through and through! Here are my bump-friendly favorites!
These are perfect for any stage of pregnancy but especially helped me during the transition from the first trimester bump to the second trimester bump.
Sweetyweee 3 Pack Women's Maternity Pants
I think I wear these every single day! 1000% recommend!
Buttergene Women's Maternity Over-Belly Leggings
If you work in an office setting that requires you to dress professionally, these are the perfect pants! I do not recommend drying them in a dryer though!
OUGES Womens Stretchy Maternity Over Belly Pants
Buy it. Enough said.
Momcozy Pregnancy Belly Band, Support Belt
Only thing that helped me get into a dress for a wedding!
KUNINDOME Maternity Shapewear S-5XL
The most comfortable and most flattering fancy-ish dress to wear while pregnant! Comes in so many colors!
PRETTYGARDEN Womens Summer Wedding Guest Dress
If you want to wear jeans during your pregnancy, I applaud you and recommend these! Or any jeans with a full panel!
Maternity Motherhood® Slim Straight Jeans
Resources
As an anxious girly, I love to be overprepared! See my easy-to-read recommendations!
Having anxiety is one thing but having anxiety and finding out you are pregnant take it to a whole other level. This book has helped me slow down and be present during my pregnancy.
The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety with CBT & Mindfulness
This has definitely helped me and my husband feel more confident going into parenthood!
Daisy's Guide for Soon-To-Be Parents
I have no idea what to expect when my son is born, so having a resource like this has helped calm my anxieties.
The Simplest Baby Book: Illustrated Guide
Got this for my husband and he has said it has given him a better insight into what I am going through and what he can expect as a new dad!
You Will Rock As a Dad! Expert Guide
For all of papers I get at my OB appointments, any instruction manuals for furniture, all of the papers I will receive after I give birth, and all future baby records.
U Brands 3pk Poly Expandable File Holder Soft Summer: Multicolored Expanding File Organizer, Polypropylene, 13" Height
Fertility
Want to start trying for a baby? These are what helped me jumpstart my journey!
Great to keep on your bedside table to take your temperature right when you wake up!
iProven Digital Basal Body Thermometer, High Precision
The best test strips for tracking ovulation! The app that goes along with these is user friendly and helped so much when tracking my cycle!
Pregmate Ovulation Test Strips - 50ct
I cannot tell you how many of these tests I went through before I was pregnant and after I was pregnant. Anxious girlies can understand!
Pregmate Pregnancy Test Strips - 50ct