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Pregnancy & Post Partum Essentials! 🤰

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Eva

Here you will find my recommendations on all things I loved during my pregnancy and post partum! I hope they give you some ideas for gifts for pregnant and new mamas you know or for yourself!

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Pregnancy Essentials

Post Partum Essentials

Pregnancy Essentials

If you are pregnant, you need this! I got mine when I was about 27 weeks pregnant and it was a life saver! Sleep was so much more comfortable! It can be adjusted to suit you, its machine washable and super soft! A pregnancy must have!

Sleepybelly - Pregnancy Pillow

I used this balm in my pregnancy, and it really helped relieve my rib pain in the second and third trimesters! It contains Magnesium as well as a relaxing blend of pregnancy safe essential oils to help relax you for a good night's sleep! It can be us...

Sleepybelly - Magnesium Body Cream

Locally made here in SA, this belly oil is divine! Full of natural ingredients to nourish and hydrate the skin! I used this during my pregnancy and loved it! It smells amazing too!!

Melvory - Watermelon Belly & Body Oil

I used this throughout my pregnancy and loved it! Nourishing, moisturising, and hydrating! I got bo stretch marks during my pregnancy, which is probably genetics related too, but this oil certainly helped!

Weleda - Stretch Mark Massage Oil

This stretch mark butter pairs beautifully with the Weleda oil featured in this list! Thick, hydrating, and full of goodies to nursing the skin and prevent stretch marks. I used this along with oil and loved it!

Weleda - Stretch Mark Body Butter

I used this belly butter and belly oil duo during my pregnancy and just loved it! Despite regular use, I still have leftover of both (now 6 months post partum!) Made with beautiful organic oils and butters these products apply like a dream and leave...

Willow By The Sea - Belly Oil and Butter

The Wild Jasmine Souffle cream by Melvory is a great pregnancy belly cream as it helps tighten, hydrate and firm the skin! Made with organic oils like avocado, geranium and jasmine as well as shea butter. It smells absolutely divine! I am still usi...

Melvory - Wild Jasmine Body Souffle (Tightens Skin)

For pregnancy, post partum, breastfeeding, and beyond! Once I tried this, I was hooked and haven't stopped using it. It contains electrolytes to hydrate and tastes amazing! An essential for all mamas!

Franjo's Kitchen - Motherhood Hydration Powder - Mixed Berry

Post Partum Essentials

The Mumma Milla range has been my go-to as a new mom who is breastfeeding. From the leakproof cami to the bralettes.. there is something to suit your needs. I have the cami, the night and day bralettes, as well as the Bandeau and triangle bralettes,...

Mumma Milla - Leakproof Cami

I got this when I was about 2 weeks postpartum and had developed mastitis. I wish I had it from the start! An excellent pump that I am still using to express. Even though I exclusively breastfeed, I still express here and there to have a small frozen...

Spectra S1+ Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump

I have used these milk storage bags to freeze breastmilk since the start and never had issues with them. Easy to use, they never leak, and keep my milk safe! If you are looking for milk storage bags, try these!

Medela - Breast Milk Storage Bags

This was a god sent for the early post partum period! If you are planning a vaginal delivery then this will be your best friend! I added warm water and it felt so soothing to use, while also making it easy to clean the area! Excellent especially if y...

Bubba Bump - Upside Down Peri Bottle for Postpartum Healing

I am glad I bought these in preparation for my delivery and post partum! They definitely came in handy when I developed mastitis! They can be used warm or cold which is so handy! Pop them in the fridge or freezer for ice pack use, and in hot water fo...

Bubba Bump - Ice & Heat Pack for Breasts

This is a multitasking product that is essential for new mamas! Made with all organic and nourishing oils like avocado, calendula, and jojoba, it nourishes, soothes and protects. It can be used on sore, cracked nipples or anywhere on the skin! I ha...

GAIA Skin Naturals - Pregnancy Nipple Balm

I do believe that a manual breathing pump is one of those must-have items for new moms! This one by Medela is easy and convenient to use, I actually used it a lot after giving birth while waiting for my Spectra S1 to arrive. The manual breast pump ...

Medela - Harmony Manual Breast Pump (Flex)