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First Trimester Survival Kit

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My first trimester almost took me out (not actually, but wow did it feel like it). There were days I genuinely wondered how I was supposed to survive it. These were the only things that gave me even a little bit of relief—and no, this is not one of t...
 
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If you suffer from morning sickness or pregnancy nausea, you need to try the Unisom B6 combo. I was a skeptic but honestly it did help. I’m still taking it into my second trimester and I’m scared to stop. My nausea was so freaking bad, I never want t...
Unisom Nighttime Sleep-Aid Gels 50mg 100ct
 
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If you suffer from pregnancy nausea or morning sickness, you need to give the Unisom + B6 a try. This combo gave me some relief when nothing else was working
Best Naturals Vitamin B-6 25 Mg Tablets, 250 Count
 
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I didn’t think I needed these until I was driving down the road and tried to throw up in a plastic grocery bag only to realize…..THE BAG HAD A HOLE IN IT.
MP MOZZPAK Vomit Bags 24 Pack - 1000ml Leak-Proof
 
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I panic ordered these gummies when I realized I could not tolerate the other prenatals I had purchased. I actually enjoy the taste of these!
MaryRuth Organics Prenatal Gummies Vegan
 
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A comfy bra was one of the very first things I panic-bought 😂 Trust me—you do not want to mess with underwire once you’re pregnant. I tried sports bras, but they never felt supportive or secure enough. During my first trimester my boobs were sore an...
OEAK Womens Deep V Wireless Supportive Bra
 
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These didn’t completely take the morning sickness away, but I did notice the difference when I had a patch on or I skipped a day!
Mommy Knows Best Morning Sickness Patch,12 Patches
 
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I was having such terrible heartburn but I could not take regular tums without gagging/throwing up. These went down much easier than regular antacids
TUMS Gummy Bites Heartburn Relief 108 Ct
 
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I almost had to move out of our house one night when my husband decided to cook GROUND TURKEY. The smell lingered for HOURS. I would not have survived without these! If you work anywhere stinky, or are very sensitive to smells in your first trimester...
Nausea Relief Inhaler - Fast, Natural, Drug-Free, Pack of 2
 
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I had a really hard time brushing my teeth my first trimester of pregnancy. Every time I would gag and throw up. These were perfect for touch-up’s in between throwing up!
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Mini Travel Toothbrushes, Peppermint, 24 Count (4 Pack)
 
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Okay this pregnancy pillow was a major splurge…but after multiple nights with no sleep, I was desperate. My husband bought this for me and it helped sooooo much. It’s really comfy, especially with my growing belly, and you can use it in multiple ways...
Pregnancy Pillow - Dusty Pink
 
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This is a niche one, but Vitamin Water was pretty much the only thing I could drink for a solid 3 months. If I tried to drink regular water, I would just throw it right back up. These tended to stay down okay and provided some vitamins/nutrients
vitaminwater Power-C Dragonfruit 20oz 12pk
 
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I’m throwing this in here because this is the stretch mark prevention I have been using! If you are too in the trenches to worry about this your first trimester, just know you aren’t alone. I certainly wasn’t feeling up to it the first few weeks, and...
2-Step Stretch Mark Prevention Bundle
 
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I use the Ovia app to track my pregnancy! It has some fun features, like seeing how big your baby is each week (this week my baby is as big as a zucchini), what to expect for that week of pregnancy, daily updates, and also a community tab where you...
Ovia for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Parenting