If you’re reading this post, you are most likely expecting a baby. First off, CONGRATS! I was so terrified during my first pregnancy… I was SO worried about motherhood but I can tell you this- these kids have brought me more joy than anything else in this life. These 40 weeks might go by so slow (and I mean SO slow) but just know the best journey awaits. You will be amazing!
Here is a list of some of my pregnancy must-haves:
- Good pair of maternity jeans – I personally can’t stand the side panel ones. Over the belly all the way! I own the exact ones that I linked and wore them pretty much every day. I also love these ones. And how adorable are these overalls?! Obviously depends of the time of year you’re pregnant. If you’re pregnant in the summer, dresses are your best friend! Maybe try to find some with buttons so you can use them for breastfeeding afterward… (No judgement if you’re not breastfeeding 🙂
- Align Leggings – I reached for my Align leggings over and over again while pregnant. They were so comfortable. I sized up one while pregnant but can still wear them afterward as well.
- Onesies! – Okay every. single. time. I posted me in this onesie on Instagram, I was floooooded with messages of “But how do you go pee?!” 😂 you guys! It takes 5 extra seconds (maybe 3!) of what it would normally take and they’re soo amazing to not feel like something is cutting you off at your waist. I lived in my onesies! Just trust me!
- Hatch Body Oil – every time I showered or before I went to bed at night, I rubbed this oil EVERYWHERE! Stretch marks are hard to prevent (more so with each pregnancy) but this definitely helps.
- Belly Butter – I loaded up on both oil and butter while pregnant. Did I still get stretch marks with my 3rd? Yes. But I still think these helped a ton.
- Beyond Yoga High Waisted Biker Shorts – these are the perfect amount of high-waistedness (not a word, I know). I preferred these over Align Bikers! I still wear them after too.
- Beyond Yoga Racerback Tank – easily my FAVORITE tank/top I wore while pregnant. So stretchy, the shelf-bra wasn’t too tight… It’s a good one!
- Prenatal vitamins – one of my favorite podcasts I listen to recommended Pink Stork and I loved these ones! Love that they have DHA included too.
- Stanley Flip Top Tumbler – I was SO THIRSTY while I was pregnant. Literally so thirsty constantly. This water bottle was my constant companion.
- Nursing Bra – yes, I know you’re not nursing yet but I loved wearing this bra in my pregnancy! Other bras were soo uncomfortable (maybe because my boobs felt huge) but I loved these so much. Bought in 3 different colors because I need one for every day haha!
- Parenting books – during my first pregnancy I feel like I was reading constantly to try to prepare me for the next phase of my life. I linked my personal favorite books here.
- A babymoon! Okay maybe not a necessity but I loved looking forward to a babymoon with each pregnancy and loved completely relaxing the ENTIRE trip. Also feel free to book a prenatal massage. You deserve it!
You might need other things like a belly band, acupuncture, a pregnancy pillow, etc. but I personally didn’t use any of those a ton! But every pregnancy is so very different.
Good luck! You got this 💗
-Liv
