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My Essentials for Pregnant & Postpartum Mothers
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items These products were a lifesaver before, during, and after childbirth! Browse the essentials that helped me practice self-care and heal after vaginal delivery.
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Products for Expecting Moms
Explore my curated selection of maternity clothing, body products, and other items to enhance your pregnancy journey.
Sleeping comfortably with your pregger belly can be a real challenge! This pillow helped me sleep on my side and it cradled my baby bump. I liked to detach the removable part and put it between my legs, which helped relieve some of my pelvic pain whi...
PharMeDoc U-Shaped Full Body Pregnancy Pillow
Between the lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain, I was a bit miserable during my pregnancy. Thank goodness for this lumbar support band! I wore it while walking for long distances or exercising and it took some of the load off my aching body. It’s...
Aeroflow Maternity Lumbar Support Band
These maternity underwear are so comfortable! Gotta love breathable cotton fabrics during pregnancy.
Mama Cotton Under Bump Maternity Panties
I suffered with severely swollen feet and ankles during and for several months after my pregnancy. These compression socks offered relief and really reduced my swelling. They’re very tight and a little uncomfortable at first, but that’s the point. I ...
Therafirm Core-Spun Knee-High Compression Socks 20-30mmHg
My plantar fasciitis was SO BAD during my pregnancy! These arch support insoles were a lifesaver! I still use them.
PowerStep Pinnacle Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
The over-the-bump fabric is very stretchy and comfortable! Just make sure you buy a large enough size, especially if you’re in your first trimester. You’ll need extra room as your belly grows.
Levi Strauss & Co. Maternity Bootcut Jeans
I could not get over the buttery soft texture of these maternity shorts! They’re also super stretchy, which is a must for growing bellies. 🤰
BONVIGOR Over the Belly Maternity Biker Shorts
Prenatal vitamins are so important for every pregnancy! Especially prenatals containing folic acid, which is super critical in the first trimester. Nature Made brand is also affordable and easy to find.
Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with Folic Acid & DHA
I personally took extra folic acid because it’s so crucial to early fetal development. Most multivitamins don’t contain enough folic acid, according to my OBGYN. One of my medications require I take extra folic acid as well, so that’s part of it.
Vitamatic Folic Acid 1000 mcg (1 mg)
I drank 1-2 cups of raspberry leaf tea every day during my last few weeks of pregnancy and I do believe it helped prep my body for childbirth. I still drink it sometimes to help with menstrual cramps.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea
These ginger chews are perfect if you’re dealing with morning sickness! They’re addictive, too. 😋
Prince of Peace Ginger Chews
Although it’s a myth that you can get rid of stretch marks with lotion, this belly butter does help hydrate your skin so it doesn’t itch. Plus, it smells wonderful!
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Tummy Butter
I alternated between the Palmer’s belly butter and this one. The scent is very mild and it takes a moment to melt into your skin.
Glow Organics Belly Butter
I know the name of this product sounds a bit comical, but all pregnant and nursing women know the struggle of itchy stretch marks on their breasts. This cream helps moisturize your skin and prevent chafing.
Mama Mio Pregnancy Boob Tube Cream
Pregnant women should do prenatal exercises on an exercise ball to help increase pelvic muscle strength and properly position your baby in preparation for childbirth. This is the one I used. It’s available in various heights depending on how tall you...
Champion Sports FitPro BRT Exercise Ball (various heights)
If you’re nearing your due date and prepping your hospital bags, you NEED at least two of these gowns! The ones at the hospital are scratchy, come undone easily, and aren’t breastfeeding-friendly. Frida gowns are soft, comfortable, and secure with sn...
Frida Delivery and Nursing Gown
I’m so glad I got these socks for my hospital bag! They’re soft, fluffy, comfortable, and ultra grippy. And they’re much cuter and more feminine than the socks they give you at the hospital.
Breslatte Non Slip Hospital Socks with Grips
This kit is the perfect practical gift for expecting mamas! It has everything the postpartum kit includes plus the labor and delivery gown and socks.
Frida Mom Labor & Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit
Postpartum Recovery
These products transformed my hospital stay and postpartum healing into a smoother and more comfortable experience.
As you may have guessed by now, I’m a huge fan of Frida products! This is hands-down the best peri bottle, WAY better and more user-friendly than the ineffective squirt bottle they give you at the hospital. It really helped keep my stitches clean so ...
Frida Upside Down Peri Bottle
Postpartum bleeding is no joke! Rather than ruin your favorite underwear, opt for these comfy disposable ones. You can fit pads inside them, too.
Frida Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack)
Ice pack pads absorb postpartum bleeding and provide cooling relief as you heal from vaginal delivery.
Frida Instant Ice Maxi Pads
The fresh, cooling effect feels wonderful if you experienced tearing that needed stitches.
Frida Witch Hazel Perineal Cooling Pad Liners
I liked alternating between the Frida witch hazel pads and Tucks brand.
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads
I used the generic Amazon super maxi pads but went through them so fast that I wish I had invested in these. I was never disappointed by Frida Mom products!
Frida Mom Postpartum Catch-All Pads
You can purchase this Frida postpartum kit rather than buying the individual items separately. I can’t speak to the foam, but I’ve used the rest!
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit With Peri Bottle
This set was a lovely gift that helped make my hospital stay more homey. I’ve used all 3 products and still have some left of the cream and cleanser, which I use for traveling.
The Honest Company New Mama Care Essentials Gift Set
The hospital where I delivered gave me a can of this and it provided real pain relief for my healing stitches.
Dermoplast® Pain Relief Spray
Vitamins are not just for pregnancy! Care for your postpartum body with this multivitamin, especially if you breastfeed.
Nature Made Postnatal Multivitamin + DHA Softgels
Trust me, you’ll want to take these after vaginal delivery. Bowel movements can be pretty painful while you’re healing down there, so softening your stools helps ease some of that pain.
Stool Softener Softgels (160 count)
Our Squatty Potty stool helped ease postpartum constipation and promote more comfortable bowel movements as I was healing. It also made it easier to use my peri bottle.
Squatty Potty Stool 7 in
Mama Self-Care
It’s so easy to get caught up in being a mom or mom-to-be that you forget to practice self-care. Step back, breathe, and treat yourself with the same care you treat your child. ❤️
This was one of the gifts from my Bump Boxes that I still use today. I love the peppy reminders to stay hydrated.
Water Tracking Bottle
Are you suffering from swollen ankles during pregnancy? Soak your feet and ankles in epsom salts, it really does help! And you get to enjoy some relaxing self-care. I use fragrance-free, but they also have several lovely scents.
Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soak, Fragrance Free
This was another item in one of my pregnancy Bump Boxes. I still use it! It’s perfect for sensitive, dry skin around your eyes.
Promise Pregnancy Skin Care Revive Eye Cream
My “pregnancy glow” was really just extra oil that made my skin shiny. I always kept and still keep a pack of these blotting sheets in my purse to absorb excess face grease.
Pleasing Care Bamboo Charcoal Oil Absorbing Blotting Sheets
Pregnant women sunburn more easily, so sunscreen is vital! I use this K-beauty facial sunscreen nearly every day. It’s lightweight and won’t leave your skin feeling oily.
ETUDE Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+ (55ml)
This is my favorite sunscreen that I’ve used for years, including during pregnancy.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion (30 or 50 SPF)
As a new mom, you’ll be washing your hands a LOT. This is my go-to hand cream when my skin gets super dry and cracked. A little goes a long way!
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Jar
Take care of your nails and cuticles with this lovely-smelling cream.
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
I sweat easily and have oily, acne-prone skin, especially on my back. This scrubber helps me exfoliate my entire back.
Back Scrubber with Handles
I like to use unscented soap so my baby can recognize me by my natural scent. It sounds weird, but it’s actually recommended for moms with newborns, especially if you breastfeed.
Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Bar Soap (4-pack)
If you’re in a hurry after a shower, put your hair up in this towel and go about your day while it soaks up the moisture. It’s much gentler on your hair than scrubbing it dry with a regular towel and is especially useful for women with wavy or curly ...
Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel