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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.
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CategoryItemDiscount CodeMy Notes
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VitaminsRitual Essential PrenatalA 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).
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VitaminsPerelel Prenatal VitaminOlivia for 20% offAnother 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.
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AppPregnancy AppThese are all pretty cheesy but this is the one I used.
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BooksNurture by Erica ChidiThere are endless pregnancy books so only including my favorites here and below.
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BooksExpecting Better by Emily OsterGreat 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.)
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BooksThe First Forty Days by Heng Ou My favorite 3rd trimester read to prepare for recovery and postpartum.
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BooksReal Food by Lily NicholsI had gestational diabetes with my 2nd pregnancy and this was a great resource.
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Herbs/TeaEarth Mama Organics Rasberry Leaf TeaOne of the herbs recommended in the Nurture book above to support your uterus for birth later in your pregnancy.
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ClothesKindred Bravely Maternity LeggingsI ended up wearing this brand's maternity leggings the most.
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ClothesBeyond Yoga Maternity LeggingsAnother pair I loved.
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ClothesLake Pajamas Maternity PJsReally love these PJs.
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ClothesKindred Bravely PJ SetTranslates well for breastfeeding too.
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ClothesHatch Pointelle NightgownA nightgown I loved. Clearly I'm into my pajamas :) Lots of great things from this brand.
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ClothesBeyond Yoga Maternity Biker ShortGreat for hot weather.
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ClothesNegative Underwear Pregnancy BrasYour boobs will change sizes several times during pregnancy, postpartum and if/when you're breastfeeding.
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ClothesKindred Bravely BrasYour boobs will change sizes several times during pregnancy, postpartum and if/when you're breastfeeding.
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CareKate McLeod Mama StoneI love the ritual of this before bed.
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CareEu'genia Shea ButterPure and great.
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CareOsea Ocean Cleansing MilkGentle, non-toxic but still feels really cleansing.
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CareRoz Shampoo OliviaW15 for 15% offMy favorite clean shampoo.
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CareRoz ConditionerOliviaW15 for 15% offMy favorite clean conditioner.
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CareVintner's Daughter Active Botanical SerumFor 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 :)
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CareTrue Botanicals Vitamin C BoosterOlivia15 for 15% offI mixed this with the above.
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CareMarie Veronique Probiotic Exfoliation MaskA once a week type thing to exfoliate.
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CareRMSOlivia-20 for 20% offFavorite overall brand for clean makeup.
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RegistryBabylistFound this registry site to be the most flexible.
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SleepSnoogleMust have when you start to feel uncomfortable while sleeping.
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SleepTums NaturalsHeartburn relief. Took these every night towards the end of both pregnancies.
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ClassAviva Romm Mama Pathway CoursesSomeone I love to learn from.
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Hospital Bag Checklist
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Birth PlanOur hospital provided and required this form. It was actually a helpful excersise to understand our rights and options.
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Wallet, ID, Insurance Card
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Contraction TimerI just wrote this down in notes on my phone but I know other people prefer an app.
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Breastfeeding Friendly PajamasLake Maternity PajamasI 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.
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Day OutfitLake 3-Piece SetNice to have if you're expecting visitors.
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UnderwearBodily Disposable Mesh UnderwearYou 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.
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Nursing BraBodily Everything BraYou 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.
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Nursing BraKindred Bravely Nursing and Sleep BraA favorite for daytime.
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Nipple CreamEarth Mama Nipple ButterUse 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!
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Nursing PadsOrganic Non-Slip Breast PadsThere 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.
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Nursing PadsEco by Naty Nursing PadsA disposable option of the above. Totally personal preference.
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Water BottleYeti Stainless Steel Water BottleBetween you and your partner, it's nice to have a water bottle on hand.
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Lip BalmErbaviva BalmYour 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.
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SnacksWhatever you loveHospital food... nice to have your own bars or other snacks (for your partner too) to give you the energy you need to deliver.
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Clear LiquidsBrodo Bone BrothDepending 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.
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Hair Ties etc.You'll likely want your hair out of your face during delivery.
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Non Skid SocksBodily Cozy SocksAn upgraded version of what they will give you at the hospital.
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SlippersParachute SlippersNice to have something like this if you want a cozy walking around option other than the non-skid socks.
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Pillow and TowelParachute TowelsI didn't mind using the hospital's towels and pillows but wanted to note this as I have friends who loved having their own.
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IPad or BookEvery labor is different but in case you have waiting time.
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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.
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Laundry Bag for Dirty ClothesNice to have a laundry bag to keep dirty clothes separate from the rest of your things when packing up to go home.
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Phone and ChargersExtra Long ChargerEvery hospital setup is different but it will likely be helpful to have one of these longer chargers.
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Swaddle for baby5 Second SwaddleOur 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.
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Carseat for babyUppababy Infant CarseatUnbox and learn how to use before labor. More on baby gear in the next tab.
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Clothes for Baby Lewis Take Me Home OutfitOlivia15 for 15% offClothes 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.
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Blanket for babyOso Baby BlanketOlivia15 for 15% offBlankets 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 :)
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Extra Bag Bring an extra bag or leave room in your hospital bag to take home supplies from the hospital. More on this below.
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Postpartum Recovery
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Recovery BundleBodily Care for Birth BoxIf you'd rather order one big bundle this is a great option. Also itemizing the important things below.
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C-Section Recovery BundleBodily Scheduled C-Section BoxIf you're having a planned C-section, this is a great option.
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Disposable Mesh UnderwearBodily Mesh UnderwearYour 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.
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Maternity PadsMaternity PadsYour hospital will also give you these but nice to have extra supply at home or just save this link in case you run low.
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Pads with IcepacksFridaMom Instant Ice PadsYour hospital may provide these.
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Medicated PadsTucks Medicated Cooling PadsYour hospital may provide these.
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Peri BottleBodily Peri Wash BottleHonestly, this one was much better than the hospital version.
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SprayEarth Mama Perineal SprayYour hospital may provide this.
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DonutFridaMom Comfort DonutThis will make it less painful to sit.
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Pain Meds* Ask hospital or OBGYN for brands and regimenYou 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.
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Sleeping SheetsHospital BrandTake home from hospital. These are huge cotton disposable sheets you can sleep on to spare your sheets at home the first few nights.
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Belly BandBodily Belly BandProvides support for core recovery. Especially helpful for C-section recovery.
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BookThe First Forty Days by Heng Ou My favorite book on postpartum recovery.
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Other To-Do's
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LegalWillMany 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.
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LegalGuardianship
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LegalLiving Will
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LegalPower of Attorney
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LegalTrust
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LegalHealth Directive
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LegalLife Insurance
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LegalApply for Birth CertificateThis is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner.
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LegalApply for Social Security NumberThis is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner.
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FinancialEducation Fund (529 plan etc)
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HealthSelect PediatricianMany 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.
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HealthSelect Baby Nurse/Childcare
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HealthAdd Baby to Health Insurance/BenefitsCall 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 :)
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AnnouncementDraft 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.
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Partner After Birth To-Do List
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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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