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1 | Here is my everything list for pregnancy. Every pregnancy is unique so take what's helpful and leave the rest. For more, subscribe to my weekly newsletter on motherhood, growth, and small beautiful things here. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Category | Item | Discount Code | My Notes | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Vitamins | Ritual Essential Prenatal | A great, easy prenatal option without artificial colorants or synthetic fillers. You can take anytime of day and on an empty stomach. Check with your own doctor, but you may want to be on a prenatal when TTC and/or for as long as you're breastfeeding (or see postnatal vitamin option in the next tab). | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Vitamins | Perelel Prenatal Vitamin | Olivia for 20% off | Another great, clean option. This didn't exist when I was pregnant but I love that they tailor the vitamin packs to each trimester (I could have used the anti nausea blend in their 1st trimester pack!) They recommend taking this one with food. | |||||||||||||||||
5 | App | Pregnancy App | These are all pretty cheesy but this is the one I used. | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Books | Nurture by Erica Chidi | There are endless pregnancy books so only including my favorites here and below. | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Books | Expecting Better by Emily Oster | Great data-driven approach to lessen the anxiety around all kinds of decision making where you may be getting conflicting advice (ie. how much coffee, wine etc.) | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Books | The First Forty Days by Heng Ou | My favorite 3rd trimester read to prepare for recovery and postpartum. | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Books | Real Food by Lily Nichols | I had gestational diabetes with my 2nd pregnancy and this was a great resource. | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Herbs/Tea | Earth Mama Organics Rasberry Leaf Tea | One of the herbs recommended in the Nurture book above to support your uterus for birth later in your pregnancy. | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Clothes | Kindred Bravely Maternity Leggings | I ended up wearing this brand's maternity leggings the most. | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Clothes | Beyond Yoga Maternity Leggings | Another pair I loved. | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Clothes | Lake Pajamas Maternity PJs | Really love these PJs. | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Clothes | Kindred Bravely PJ Set | Translates well for breastfeeding too. | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Clothes | Hatch Pointelle Nightgown | A nightgown I loved. Clearly I'm into my pajamas :) Lots of great things from this brand. | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Clothes | Beyond Yoga Maternity Biker Short | Great for hot weather. | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Clothes | Negative Underwear Pregnancy Bras | Your boobs will change sizes several times during pregnancy, postpartum and if/when you're breastfeeding. | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Clothes | Kindred Bravely Bras | Your boobs will change sizes several times during pregnancy, postpartum and if/when you're breastfeeding. | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Care | Kate McLeod Mama Stone | I love the ritual of this before bed. | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | Care | Eu'genia Shea Butter | Pure and great. | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | Care | Osea Ocean Cleansing Milk | Gentle, non-toxic but still feels really cleansing. | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | Care | Roz Shampoo | OliviaW15 for 15% off | My favorite clean shampoo. | |||||||||||||||||
23 | Care | Roz Conditioner | OliviaW15 for 15% off | My favorite clean conditioner. | |||||||||||||||||
24 | Care | Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum | For sure a splurge but something I loved and used daily. A product I felt totally comfortable to continue to use when breastfeeding + when your baby starts inevitably licking your face :) | ||||||||||||||||||
25 | Care | True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster | Olivia15 for 15% off | I mixed this with the above. | |||||||||||||||||
26 | Care | Marie Veronique Probiotic Exfoliation Mask | A once a week type thing to exfoliate. | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | Care | RMS | Olivia-20 for 20% off | Favorite overall brand for clean makeup. | |||||||||||||||||
28 | Registry | Babylist | Found this registry site to be the most flexible. | ||||||||||||||||||
29 | Sleep | Snoogle | Must have when you start to feel uncomfortable while sleeping. | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Sleep | Tums Naturals | Heartburn relief. Took these every night towards the end of both pregnancies. | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Class | Aviva Romm Mama Pathway Courses | Someone I love to learn from. | ||||||||||||||||||
32 | Hospital Bag Checklist | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Birth Plan | Our hospital provided and required this form. It was actually a helpful excersise to understand our rights and options. | |||||||||||||||||||
34 | Wallet, ID, Insurance Card | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Contraction Timer | I just wrote this down in notes on my phone but I know other people prefer an app. | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Lake Maternity Pajamas | I packed 5 breastfeeding friendly sleep outfits for the hospital because I also wore them during the day. It felt good to change into fresh, clean clothes in the am even if back into pajamas. | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | Day Outfit | Lake 3-Piece Set | Nice to have if you're expecting visitors. | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | Underwear | Bodily Disposable Mesh Underwear | You will wear gigantic pads postpartum for at least several weeks. They don't fit nicely in regular underwear so you'll need something like this. Check with your hospital who may also provide these to take home. | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | Nursing Bra | Bodily Everything Bra | You may start breastfeeding immediately after your baby is born. If so, you'll want your bras to allow for this. This one became my favorite for sleep. You end up sleeping in bras so that your nipple cream and breast pads can stay in place. | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Nursing Bra | Kindred Bravely Nursing and Sleep Bra | A favorite for daytime. | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | Nipple Cream | Earth Mama Nipple Butter | Use whatever nipple cream you decide on from the very beginning of breastfeeding or even a week before you get to the hospital. Thank me later! | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | Nursing Pads | Organic Non-Slip Breast Pads | There will be a period where you are extremely sore and need a barrier between your nipple and your bra + a way for the nipple butter to stay where you want it. That's what these are for. Also great later when you're out of the house and don't want to leak. | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | Nursing Pads | Eco by Naty Nursing Pads | A disposable option of the above. Totally personal preference. | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | Water Bottle | Yeti Stainless Steel Water Bottle | Between you and your partner, it's nice to have a water bottle on hand. | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | Lip Balm | Erbaviva Balm | Your lips get really dry during labor. This smells like a cup of chamomile tea, which was perfect energy for what was going down. Used later on baby too. | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | Snacks | Whatever you love | Hospital food... nice to have your own bars or other snacks (for your partner too) to give you the energy you need to deliver. | ||||||||||||||||||
47 | Clear Liquids | Brodo Bone Broth | Depending on your hospital and delivery, there may come a point where you're only allowed to have clear liquids. This happened for me with my 2nd baby right around dinner time and by midnight I was starving. Luckily, we packed bone broth which saved me and was still within the hospital guidelines. | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | Hair Ties etc. | You'll likely want your hair out of your face during delivery. | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | Non Skid Socks | Bodily Cozy Socks | An upgraded version of what they will give you at the hospital. | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | Slippers | Parachute Slippers | Nice to have something like this if you want a cozy walking around option other than the non-skid socks. | ||||||||||||||||||
51 | Pillow and Towel | Parachute Towels | I didn't mind using the hospital's towels and pillows but wanted to note this as I have friends who loved having their own. | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | IPad or Book | Every labor is different but in case you have waiting time. | |||||||||||||||||||
53 | Any personal care items you want to have with you (hairbrush, shampoo, conditioner, face cleanser, body wash, oil etc.) | Loved having my own things to shower with after delivery. | |||||||||||||||||||
54 | Laundry Bag for Dirty Clothes | Nice to have a laundry bag to keep dirty clothes separate from the rest of your things when packing up to go home. | |||||||||||||||||||
55 | Phone and Chargers | Extra Long Charger | Every hospital setup is different but it will likely be helpful to have one of these longer chargers. | ||||||||||||||||||
56 | Swaddle for baby | 5 Second Swaddle | Our hospitals (both NYC/SF) used a traditional swaddle method once our baby was born that required a lot of effort and learning (especially in the middle of the night after you've delivered). I was so happy to have one of these with me as an alternative. | ||||||||||||||||||
57 | Carseat for baby | Uppababy Infant Carseat | Unbox and learn how to use before labor. More on baby gear in the next tab. | ||||||||||||||||||
58 | Clothes for Baby | Lewis Take Me Home Outfit | Olivia15 for 15% off | Clothes for baby to wear home! I always prefer footies for newborns vs. having to keep track of tiny socks. This one also has a special waistband and kimono style opening - both ideal for newborns. | |||||||||||||||||
59 | Blanket for baby | Oso Baby Blanket | Olivia15 for 15% off | Blankets are much easier to keep a newborn warm over a carseat etc vs. any kind of outerwear. Pick one that can go in the washer/dryer :) | |||||||||||||||||
60 | Extra Bag | Bring an extra bag or leave room in your hospital bag to take home supplies from the hospital. More on this below. | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | Postpartum Recovery | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Recovery Bundle | Bodily Care for Birth Box | If you'd rather order one big bundle this is a great option. Also itemizing the important things below. | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | C-Section Recovery Bundle | Bodily Scheduled C-Section Box | If you're having a planned C-section, this is a great option. | ||||||||||||||||||
64 | Disposable Mesh Underwear | Bodily Mesh Underwear | Your hospital will give you these so only order if you want a slightly nicer version. Whether you order or take from hospital, you'll want a supply at home that will last you a few weeks. | ||||||||||||||||||
65 | Maternity Pads | Maternity Pads | Your hospital will also give you these but nice to have extra supply at home or just save this link in case you run low. | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | Pads with Icepacks | FridaMom Instant Ice Pads | Your hospital may provide these. | ||||||||||||||||||
67 | Medicated Pads | Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads | Your hospital may provide these. | ||||||||||||||||||
68 | Peri Bottle | Bodily Peri Wash Bottle | Honestly, this one was much better than the hospital version. | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | Spray | Earth Mama Perineal Spray | Your hospital may provide this. | ||||||||||||||||||
70 | Donut | FridaMom Comfort Donut | This will make it less painful to sit. | ||||||||||||||||||
71 | Pain Meds | * Ask hospital or OBGYN for brands and regimen | You will likely be prescribed pain meds to take when you get home from the hospital. Putting this in here because picking anything up is much easier before delivery than after. | ||||||||||||||||||
72 | Sleeping Sheets | Hospital Brand | Take home from hospital. These are huge cotton disposable sheets you can sleep on to spare your sheets at home the first few nights. | ||||||||||||||||||
73 | Belly Band | Bodily Belly Band | Provides support for core recovery. Especially helpful for C-section recovery. | ||||||||||||||||||
74 | Book | The First Forty Days by Heng Ou | My favorite book on postpartum recovery. | ||||||||||||||||||
75 | Other To-Do's | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Legal | Will | Many items listed below can't be executed until the baby is born but you can work with a lawyer and your partner to have the documents ready to sign so you don't have to deal with it when you're recovering. Surprisingly, a lot of the below was covered by our employee benefits - worth checking with your benefits provider. | ||||||||||||||||||
77 | Legal | Guardianship | |||||||||||||||||||
78 | Legal | Living Will | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | Legal | Power of Attorney | |||||||||||||||||||
80 | Legal | Trust | |||||||||||||||||||
81 | Legal | Health Directive | |||||||||||||||||||
82 | Legal | Life Insurance | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | Legal | Apply for Birth Certificate | This is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner. | ||||||||||||||||||
84 | Legal | Apply for Social Security Number | This is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner. | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | Financial | Education Fund (529 plan etc) | |||||||||||||||||||
86 | Health | Select Pediatrician | Many offer the option to interview/tour before deciding. You should make this decision before the baby is born (the hospital will have you list your pediatrician before leaving.) Worth noting that you are at the pediatrician about 10 times in the first year so proximity to your home helps. We chose one that was walking distance, which eliminated so much logistical stress in the early months. | ||||||||||||||||||
87 | Health | Select Baby Nurse/Childcare | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | Health | Add Baby to Health Insurance/Benefits | Call your insurance company to see when this has to be done. I remember it was a faster deadline than I was expecting. Also a great item for your partner's hospital post birth to-do list :) | ||||||||||||||||||
89 | Announcement | Draft Email Etc. | If you plan to send out a birth announcement you can start to set this up as a draft email before you go into labor so you and your partner can just fill in and hit send when the time comes. | ||||||||||||||||||
90 | Partner After Birth To-Do List | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Here is the after birth to-do list I created for my husband: | To-Do After Birth: - Call ADP Total Source within 24 hours to add baby to our plan. The phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. They will ask for the information on our health insurance card and instruct you on next steps. - Call pediatrician to let them know baby is born and schedule first visit. The phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. - Request forms from hospital staff for baby's birth certificate and social security number. - Ask nurses for extra supplies to take home from hospital. Pack in extra bag I brought to bring home. - Request itemized bill and copy of our medical chart before we leave the hospital. Check it to make sure everything makes sense and nothing is on there that we didn't receive. | |||||||||||||||||||
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