Olivia's Mom List

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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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