5 Pregnancy Essentials You Didn't Know You Needed
Maternity Guide
Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in everything we need for our baby’s arrival that we
forget that while we grow our tiny little bundle of joy, we need looking after too.
Pregnancy is an exciting time but it’s not always easy. The good news is that there are few must-haves out there to help you along the way to meeting your baby.
Here we have compiled a list of pregnancy essentials that you didn’t know you needed,
until now…
HOME COMFORTS
From the early weeks of pregnancy right through your maternity leave to finally meeting
your baby girl of boy, comfort is key.
Two must haves for ultimate comfort…
1. Pregnancy pillow
There are many different pillows to choose from which are created to your support your back and your growing bump but all to ultimately help give you a better night’s sleep.
Top picks
Pregnancy & Nursing Pillow: £39, Mama’s & Papa’s
Designed to support your bump, back and knees & moulds to your shape.
Dream Belt + pregnancy cushion bundle: £74.98, Babymoov
Award-winning Dream Belt + multi-function pregnancy pillow
2. The perfect loungewear & nightwear
Treat loungewear and nightwear as you would normal outfits in the sense that it’s worth investing a little bit more than you may be used to; you’ll definitely be spending a lot of time in them during your pregnancy.
Our top pick
100% Cotton Navy Tartan Maternity Pyjama Bottoms: £24, JoJo Maman Bebe
3. Pregnancy journal
Memorialise your pregnancy with your very own journal and never forget the road that got
you to meeting your little boy or girl.
Pregnancy journals are a super cute way to keep track of your 9 month journey to entering
motherhood. Jot down your thoughts and wishes, the changes your body goes through,
your cravings and much more. Despite the aches and pains you’ll endure, it will be a really
special keepsake to look back on with your child.
4. Creams for your bump
As our bellies stretch to make room for the growing baby, unfortunately our skin doesn’t always adapt to the changes smoothly. Caring for your bump by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturised should become part of your skincare regime from early on in your pregnancy. There are many belly oils and creams to choose from which you should use religiously morning and night and here are just a few to choose from…
Top picks
Rose Hip Seed Oil, £9, Beauty Bay
Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter, £9.99 (current sale price), Amazon
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion, £3.15 (current sale price), Superdrug
5. What to drink
For pregnant women, it’s extremely important to stay hydrated. Water in particular helps to form the placenta which is what your baby relies on to receive nutrients during pregnancy.
Aside from the water, here are other fluids that you can’t get enough of during pregnancy…
Milk and other dairy foods are good sources of calcium which is important as it helps your unborn baby's developing bones form properly.
Fresh fruit juice which contain lots of antioxidants and are a great source of essential vitamins such a vitamin C, great for a healthy pregnancy.
Herbal & fruit teas Replacing drinks such as coffee with herbal teas will also help you to reduce how much caffeine you drink. Raspberry tea leaf is a popular choice with a lot of women during pregnancy.
Meet new mama’s and mama’s to be!
Pregnancy is the perfect time to start meeting new mums and mums to be. It’s normal to
feel isolated and maybe even lonely during pregnancy and the early weeks with your
newborn. It’s also normal to feel that you won’t or can’t meet any mama’s but that’s why
mum apps are great!
There are a few different mum apps to connect you with likeminded mama’s who are local
to you. Here are a couple for you to try!
Happy pregnancy!
Best wishes,
Phillippa at The Bamboo Baby Company
xx
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