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Prenatal Essentials you will appreciate while waiting for Baby
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items What do you need while you are expecting baby? No, really! It can be daunting to sift through Google's recommendations. Here are some great items to consider (recommended from a seasoned mom!) to keep you and baby happy and healthy!
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Nutrition & Supplements for Healthy Mama & Baby
Teas & Treats
Keep the Body Happy
Add to your Wardrobe to accommodate baby bump
Nutrition & Supplements for Healthy Mama & Baby
200 years ago women could rely on their food for nutrition, but these days it is important to supplement your diet to get all the nutrition baby needs.
Minerals are so vital in pregnancy and into postpartum. Get in the habit now. Put about 10 drops in your water bottle with a squeeze of lemon.
Trace Minerals ConcenTrace Drops, 70+ Minerals
This grass fed beef organ supplement is rich in blood, liver and spleen specific nutrients that support white and red blood cell health, immune health, and heart health. High in Iron, Vitamin B-12 and D. I have taken this supplement for low blood pre...
Ancestral Supplements Grass Fed Blood 500mg
Mamas should start taking this at 32 weeks, it’s a natural blood thickener to help prevent blood loss after baby. Builds red blood cells and oxygen for your lungs and body.
Herbs Etc. ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate - 2 fl oz
This traditional Vedic, organic Triphala herbal formula is a gentle, nourishing blend of three organic fruits rich in Vitamin C, Antioxidants and properties to promote deep internal cleansing, helps aids with constipation.
ORGANIC INDIA Triphala Capsules - 180 Vegan
This super adaptogen is full of immunity boosting benefits, but its real super power is the calming effect it has on Mama and baby. We recommend taking it around 35 weeks for a calm 3rd trimester and a calm baby in the 4th trimester.
Micro Ingredients Organic Reishi Mushroom Extract 16oz
A holistic version that relieves heartburn, acid reflux symptoms like indigestion, sour belly and upset stomach quickly with the same active ingredient dosage as leading brands but without the dyes, talc and parabens.
Wonderbelly Antacid Extra Strength 120 Ct
This probiotic helps build your gut flora and microbiome. Great for digestion and bowl regularity. There is benefit in taking this without a baby on board.
Advanced Probiotic DE111 Strain 11.5B CFU
Easy to use supplement helps with morning sickness and provides better energy throughout the day. Love its clean ingredients, pleasant taste without an aftertaste, and hydration benefits.
BLOOMBELLY Morning Sickness Relief + Electrolytes
Eating for YOU is important and isn't always a one size fits all.
Eat Right for Your Baby: Fertility & Health
Do you love essential oils as much as I do? Make sure you are making good decisions for your oils while pregnant with this information!
Essential Oils and Pregnancy
To stay healthy, keep away from chemicals as much as you can. They are everywhere! I can't say enough about THIS brand. Hand Sanitizer Gel, cleaner and Body Spray with probiotics is AMAZING! keeps you fresh and healthy!
Protekt Worldwide - A Trusted Brand For Probiotic Products
Teas & Treats
There are some treats that you don't need to be pregnant to take, but it's a great excuse!
A powerful blend of red raspberry leaf tea, rose hips and stinging nettle. This mix helps prep your uterus for birth, while supplying you with iron and essential minerals.
Pink Stork Labor Prep Tea, Organic, 15 Sachets
A great electrolyte option to get you fully hydrated. Great for pregnancy and postpartum if you have trouble drinking water. Add it to your water bottle and try all the flavors!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Tropical Punch
Keep track of all the milestones and thoughts to look back and remember this amazing journey!
Pregnancy Journal & Announcements - 80 Pages
If you have a sweet tooth, you will love these lozenges for morning sickness - made with essential oils and other natural ingredients
Preggie Pop Drops Plus 21 Drops B6 - 3 Pack
Love the combo of lemon and ginger? So good for you even if you are taking it for nausea
Stomach Bloom Ginger Drops for Nausea Relief
Great option if you like a protein shake! the protein powder boosts milk supply and helps with appetite control, keeping them full until lunchtime and curbing sweet cravings.
Boobie Body Superfood Protein Shake, Coffee Caramel, 19g Protein, Organic, Vegan, 1 Tub
I was happy to find these nutrition bars!. I can grab one for a snack, which makes them much more convenient than pills. Each bar provides important nutrients like DHA, Vitamin D, and Folic Acid
Tend Daily Prenatal Bar Chocolate Lovers 7ct
Added another option for tea because you might like the taste of this one better! Organic Red Raspberry Leaf, Nettle, Alfalfa, Oat straw, Lemon Balm & Rose Hips
NORA Tea, Maternity, Pregnancy, 1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Organic Tea, Herbal Remedies, Holistic, Free Shipping
Keep the Body Happy
Have a smooth 9 months with these tips!
Great for preventing and treating stretch marks. Love it's moisturizing properties without being oily, and organic ingredients.
Organic Belly Butter for Stretch Mark Prevention by Irene Organics - 4oz
Meet your new best friend! No more sleeping with 5 pillows (which is too hot!)
Momcozy U Shaped Full Body Pregnancy Pillow
Yoga balls are so great in pregnancy. From sitting on it, to circling your hips in early labor on it, this is a must have!
Birthing Ball: Pregnancy Exercises & Techniques
Take Control of your Pelvic Health & Comfort: the pelvic trigger point massager empowers you to facilitate muscle strengthening and ease muscle tension, providing true relief from discomfort from pregnancy, this also helps to stretch your muscles...
Intimate Rose Pelvic Wand - Pelvic Floor Massager
Kinesiology tape is great for under belly support, reduces heart burn, rib pain, ect.
CCeep Kinesiology Tape, 2 Rolls, 2 Inch
Great item if you are running hot. This is also helpful in labor!
Momcozy Portable Stroller Fan, 8000mAh, 27H
Great to squeeze and fidget with! You will be happy to have these during labor.
Birth Comb Acupressure Massage Ball Set
I have tried all the message sticks and things, this one is by far my favorite! It gets the neck, shoulders, back, sciatic… use it on your thighs or anywhere else that could use a little TLC
LiBa Back & Neck Massager - Trigger Point Tool
If you have irritated skin, this is a wonderful product! Goes on smooth and will keep you moisturized and sooth skin irritation. (not for vegan friends)
Chamomile and Aloe with Manuka Honey Tallow, All-Natural Whipped Tallow with 850+MGO Manuka Honey, Unscented Whipped Tallow
What mom doesn't love jewelry?! This is beautiful and has the stones to bring good energy and wellness.
Healthy Pregnancy Protection Bracelets Natural Gemstone Bracelet Jewelry for Her Gemstone Gift Dainty Pregnancy Protection Bracelet
This is the perfect robe for lounging at home or while you are at the hospital. It is cool enough for a hot-running body and soft enough to cuddle in bed with.
Cloud Cotton Robe (Bone)
Add to your Wardrobe to accommodate baby bump
There are some tricks to make your regular clothes last while you grow and some items you will be glad you added to your closet!
Yes you need these! No need to buy new bras if the cups still fit.
Sukmazz Bra Strap Extenders 6 Piece Set
You have heard about bands, this one was voted best belly band for pelvic pain and vulvar varicosities AND can also help with SPD, inguinal hernia, prolapse, pelvic pressure, round ligament pain, hip instability and SI joint dysfunction.
CABEA Babybellyband 3-in-1 Pregnancy Band
Get yourself some comfy sandals that you can slip on! These are a great option because they have support and made of leather
Project Cloud Leather Womens Sandals Lian
The sacroiliac belt is designed to compress and support the sacroiliac joints, thereby relieving stress and instability.
Serola Sacroiliac Belt for SI Joint Pain
These compression socks are comfortable and well-fitting, with plenty of toe room and pressure. The socks are effective at reducing swelling, particularly during pregnancy.
CHARMKING Pregnancy Compression Socks - Medical
Not just for yoga… these are my go-to while pregnant!
Walifrey Maternity Flared Leggings with Pocket
Belly Bands are the bomb! You can use them under any shirt and wear your normal clothes a little longer!
Maddie Moo Belly Bands - 8 Sizes, 7 Colors, 3 Pack
When you are growing a human, you should be comfortable! I am a fan of loose pants, especially because pregnancy makes you hot.
Sweetyweee 3 Pack Women's Maternity Wide Leg Pants
Cotton undies that will adjust with you!
Intimate Portal Cotton Maternity Underwear Bikini