Gifts for Expecting Mothers

Belly Oil from Hatch: As expecting mothers enjoy 40 weeks of creating life, the female body will miraculously grow and stretch in the most beautiful of ways. Treat this Mama to be with the plant-based magic of Hatch Belly Oil. This oil is packed with ingredients like calendula, sweet almond oil, and grapefruit oil, which nourish, soothe, and moisturize her beautiful belly. This belly oil absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave an oily residue.

For a more low-cost product, the Bio-Oil Skincare Oil for scars and stretchmarks works wonders!

Pregnancy Safe Workouts: Give the gift of a healthy, safe workout system with the Pregnant Athlete Training Program,  a weekly workout program specifically designed for pregnant women. Exercise is generally recommended and encouraged during pregnancy. Whether you were or are a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or just enjoy movement, it’s important to learn how to adjust exercise during pregnancy. These modifications are imperative, yet not always intuitive. Luckily, there are pregnancy specific training programs and coaches to help along the way. I’ve been using the Brianna Battle Pregnant Athlete Training Program throughout my pregnancy and plan on using the postpartum program to recover once baby is born. *Please check with your doctor before starting any workout program.

Clarisonic: When women find out that they’re expecting mothers, they often need to change their skincare routine to make sure that all products are pregnancy safe. Since most exfoliating cleansers are a big no-no during pregnancy, expecting mothers can rejoice in the safe, soothing, and cleansing properties that the Clarisonic facial cleansing brush offers.

Pregnancy Pillow: As Mothers to Be hit the second trimester, sleeping starts to become a bit…challenging. Growing bodies need support to rest up for the baby, which is where the pregnancy pillow comes in. There are dozens of pregnancy pillows out there, but the one that myself and my friends have flocked to is the PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow. This is a multipurpose maternity pillow that supports all of the precious parts and helps relieve aches and pains so expecting mothers can easily and comfortably drift off to sleep.

Compression Socks: Moms to be experience many wonderful things during forty weeks of expecting motherhood, but they also experience uncomfortable swelling in the legs and feet. Comrad compression socks will help expecting mothers increase circulations, experience improved leg and foot comfort, and find relief from the aches, pains, and fatigue she experiences. If the expecting mom to be in your life travels, these are highly recommended as certain hormones in pregnancy can increase the risk of blood clots.

Image Skincare Ormedic face wash: Mamas to be are encouraged to use gentle cleansers that are free of chemicals that could harm baby (yes, just one more thing for expecting mothers to worry about). Image Skincare’s Ormedic balancing facial cleanser is a gentle cleanser that uses aloe vera and botanical extracts with zero harsh chemicals that could harm baby.

Expecting Better – Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong – and What You Really Need To Know by Emily Oster: This book cuts through the hearsay and fear-inducing anecdotes associated with pregnancy and instead, delivers rational, educated, fact based scientific studies to soothe your mama to be mind. Oster removed the anxieties I had around pregnancy and answered all of my, “is this ok?” questions in a non-judgmental, enlightening, and comforting way.

Hatch to Hospital Box: As Mom to be heads into the hospital for her biggest moment in life, this gift box provides her with all of the hospital essential she’ll need: an organic bamboo brief, an organic bamboo nightgown, an organic bamboo robe, and luxurious Italian socks.

Sunday Riley Ice Moisturizing Cream: This gentle moisturizer from the beauty experts at Sunday Riley will moisturize this Mama to be with soothing ingredients that are safe for bother Mama and for baby.

Fourth Trimester Nesting Bundle from Hatch: As the Mama to be transforms into her new role of Mother, treat her to this comfortable and nourishing gift box of cozy clothes like a super soft robe, French terry jogger pants, a comfortable bra, and nipple + lip rescue balm.

Avana Water Bottle: Hydration is always important, but it’s imperative for Mothers to be. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends drinking 64 to 96 ounces of water a day. If the Mama to be in your life decides to breastfeed once the baby is born, experts recommend drinking 128 ounces of water a day. Give the gift of hydration with this sleek, stainless steel insulated 32 oz. water bottle from Avana.