As a first time mom, this list shares the products, tools, and small comforts that genuinely helped make my pregnancy feel easier and more manageable. Everything here is based on my personal experience from daily essentials and body support to planni...
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Nutrition, Supplements & Energy
Comfort, Body Support & Rest
Skin, Body & Self-Care
Cute clothes that actually fit during pregnancy
Planning, Learning & Mental Support
Nutrition, Supplements & Energy
These are the edible and supplemental essentials that helped me stay nourished, energized, and supported throughout pregnancy. I include only my favourite things I used personally, with guidance from my provider where relevant.
Love that this was a single soft gel pill all inclusive of everything I need.
100% Complete Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA
Two separate pills, this has more iron/broader range of micronutrients.
Centrum Prenatal +DHA
Easy to swallow and can be taken with other supplements.
Vitamin D3 1000 IU: Tablets | Shop Jamieson
Recommended by OBGYN to use as a precaution/preventative measure for preeclampsia.
ASPIRIN® 81mg Enteric Coated
Recommended by my OBGYN for additional iron during pregnancy. Easy on stomach and easy to swallow.
Palafer Iron Therapy
Delicious, nutritious and filling.
PRANA Overnight Chia Berry Fairy Oat & Chia Mix
Great tasting and effective for constipation during pregnancy.
Organic Prune Juice
Helpful with any nausea.
Ginger Chews
These were always in my bag to help with heartburn/ acid reflux.
Two words: Pregnancy Brain- Helped me stay on track and not miss taking my prenatal vitamins or other supplements.
Weekly Pill Organizer
Comfort, Body Support & Rest
This section covers items that supported my body as it changed, helped reduce discomfort, and made everyday movement and sleep more bearable. From compression socks to support pillows, these were game-changers for physical relief.
These saved my feet and helped with the swelling especially if I needed to be up and about.
Compression Ankle Support Running Socks Women
Comfortable to wear and helped a lot with managing the wrist pain I had during pregnancy .
Hurmoya Wrist Brace with Thumb Spica for Carpal Tunnel, Medium Right Hand
Comfortable ice pack to wear for wrist pain during pregnancy. Can also be warmed which is a bonus when needed.
Adjustable Soft Gel Ice Pack for Wrist & More
As pregnancy progressed I fell more in love with this. Love how flexible it is to adjust to exactly how I wanted to position my body.
Chilling U Shaped Full Body Pregnancy Pillow
Easy and comfortable to wear without having yo worry about stretching shoes or squeezing feet.
Crocs
Comfortable and supportive fit for my fuller chest.
HACI Women's Front Closure Full Coverage Bra
Skin, Body & Self-Care
This section highlights products I used daily or regularly to care for my skin, maintain comfort, and look after my body from head to toe.
Used multiple times a day to massage tummy. Moisturizing.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Skin Care Kit
Used to massage my nipples daily in the third trimester- never had cracked nipples.
Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly, 7.5 oz
Leaves skin very moisturized.
Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Easy to use and accurate for monitoring blood pressure at home.
Blood Pressure monitor
Very relaxing foot soak, fun to move foot around in jelly.
AvryBeauty Gel-Ohh Jelly Spa
Used with the vapo pads to help relieve congestion, quiet, effective and long lasting.
Vicks VUL500C 3-in-1 Ultrasonic Humidifier
Cute clothes that actually fit during pregnancy
These were my go-to clothing pieces that kept me comfortable and confident as my body changed. I prioritized items with stretch, breathability, and room to grow.
Comfy with great length accommodates growing belly with full coverage
Maternity V-Neck T-Shirt | Old Navy
Full coverage for growing belly and comfortable to wear while looking cute.
Maternity Boyfriend Popover Shirt | Old Navy
Comfortable to wear throughout pregnancy
Maternity Premium Full Panel Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans | Old Navy
Set makes you feel put together as you lounge in this all day.
Maternity Classic Pajama Short Set | Old Navy
Comfy on growing belly and leakproof helps iykyk.
Leakproof UltraThin No-Show High Rise
Comfortable on baby bump, love that it has a pocket as well.
Super comfortable and the adjustable waist is great for the growing bump
SHEIN Maternity Adjustable Waist Leggings
My go-to dress during pregnancy felt cute and free,super breathable and soft.
SHEIN Maternity Solid Halter Neck Bodycon Dress
Felt so cute and love that I can wear it post partum.
Elegant Halter Dress
Planning, Learning & Mental Support
Being prepared and informed helped me stay grounded and confident throughout pregnancy. Here are the tools I used to track my progress, answer questions, and plan for what was ahead.
A simple, easy-to-use pregnancy tracker that shows week-by-week baby development, explains what’s happening in your body, and lets you log symptoms for a clearer picture of your pregnancy journey.
Flo App- Pregnancy Mode
Great for getting quick answers to questions/thoughts that pop up without spiralling down the rabbit hole.
What to Expect When You're Expecting (2025)
These classes were very informative and left me feeling confident and prepared for the labour and delivery.
Markham Stouffville Hospital/Oak Valley Health, FREE Online Prenatal classes
I used their free classes, very informative engaging and love the variety of topics offered for different sessions. I felt prepared to make informed decisions.
The Baby Academy
Loved that I could add the gifts from a variety of stores and link out/sync with amazon too.
Baby Registry
Helpful for knowing what options are available and hearing real stories from others so you can make informed decisions confidently.
