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Pregnancy Must Haves To Help Make Life Easier
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items Some of the must have tips, tricks, and products I've personally used during pregnancy to make my life easier. I will be constantly updating this list!
Sections
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Conception
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Conception
After experiencing secondary infertility for about three years, here's what I tried and what I think helped us conceive!
A little goes a long way with this!
Pre-Seed Fertility Lubricant for Couples
A bit expensive (especially if you opt for the apple watch or oura ring to use with it instead of just a basal body temp thermometer) but I definitely think the insights that it gave were very helpful and have followed several influencers on Instagra...
Natural Cycles: Natural Birth Control | No Hormones or Side ...
I opted for the Apple Watch instead of the Oura Ring but I probably would get the Oura Ring next time instead since I was terrible at remembering to keep my watch charged and sometimes it didn't register my basal body temp at all
Track your nightly wrist temperature changes with Apple Watch
The Series 8 and newer have the basal body temp capability
Apple Watch Series 8
Probably would go with this instead of the watch next time. Seems a lot easier than having to keep the watch charged and worrying about if the watch got the data or not
Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
A bonus of the pink stork brand is that it's 100% woman owned & based in the USA
Pink Stork Fertility
Selenium is one of the supplements that I researched. Keep in mind though that it takes any supplements/lifestyle changes 4 months to see any results so start making those changes 4 months before you want to start trying to conceive
Selenium Supplements
A lot of people prefer the pink dye tests (like the first response brand), but I really liked the clearblue digital pregnancy tests. No need to guess about lines, it's a yes or a no.
Clearblue Pregnancy Tests - Home Use
First Trimester
Oh boy, the joy of finding out you're expecting is quickly overshadowed by the constant nausea. I lost about ten pounds in my first trimester from the nausea
I have two of these and they are the only way I can be sure to drink enough water! They keep it cold for so long and I love the magnetic lock in the lid to prevent it from spilling. Drinking lots of water is so important when pregnant due to preventi...
40 oz Tumbler With Straw and Handle - Era Series | BrüMate
I absolutely HATED the big bulky traditional pregnancy pillow that I bought before I got this one. This one is small enough to not feel like I'm drowning in a huge pillow but so comfy for a growing bump and helps ease back pain.
Frida Mom Adjustable Keep-Cool Pregnancy Body Pillow
With nausea being so intense, I wanted to make sure I was able to get some protein in to help baby grow and these are what I would recommend. I always keep a pack of these on order
BOOST High Protein Nutritional Drink, Vanilla
Pink Stork has a lot of products available for conception, pregnancy, and even post-partum.
Pink Stork - Target
Second Trimester
I had a lot of nausea in the first trimester but during the second trimester, I battled nonstop exhaustion. These are some of the tips, tricks, and products I have used during the second trimester
A comfy bra is a MUST in general as a woman but especially during pregnancy.
Women's Luxe Stretch Unlined Scoop Bralette - Auden™ Black L
Not sure if it's a normal pregnancy symptom or just me, but I'm already a hot sleeper when I'm not pregnant and I was absolutely miserable unless I was wearing a short, soft, breathable pajama like this.
Women's Lace Trim Ribbed Cami Top and Shorts Pajama Set - Auden™ Heathered Gray M
You can score some AMAZING deals at big children's consignment sales. We have one in our area that is twice a year and takes over the entire basement floor of the local civic center. It's a great place to get great deals on maternity clothes, pregnancy pillows, baby gear, baby clothes, kids clothes, and more. Most of it is very gently used too because they have higher standards on what they will accept than thrift stores
Children's Consignment Sales
Third Trimester
Insomnia has hit me HARD in the third trimester. I've had several mamas recommend a magnesium bath soak before bed. This brand is highly recommended
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes - 8 lbs
This was another recommendation from lots of mamas. Bonus-- it's good for constipation too!
Natural Vitality Calm Sleep Drink Mix, 16 Oz
Someone recommended this as well for third trimester insomnia!
Sleep Stories - Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep