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1 | Here is my everything list for pregnancy. I've included notes and thoughts based on my personal experience, research and advice from other women I love and trust. Every pregnancy is unique so take what is helpful and leave the rest. When you shop via the links below, Rallier sometimes receive compensation in return. Thank you for supporting and enjoy! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Category | Item | Olivia's Notes | Link | Discounts | ||||||||||||||||||||
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). | ritual.sjv.io/x9g561 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Vitamins | Sakara Daily Prenatal | A 2nd option if you're interested in more supplements than a prenatal. Super clean, food based ingredients. Note: you take several pills with this pack with food, which can be tough if you have nausea + it is more expensive than the above. I went on these for a few months but otherwise was on Ritual above. | https://www.pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0dHSkJGTUxNR05CRk1JSkhJ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sakara.com%2Fpages%2Fprenatal | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | App | Pregnancy App | These are all pretty cheesy but here's the one I used. | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pregnancy-app/id1243672846 | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Books | Nurture by Erica Chidi Cohen | There are endless pregnancy books so only including my favorites here and below. They each provide something different. This one is a calm, non-judgemental guide for each stage of your pregnancy. It almost reminded me of therapy. Consider ordering books from Bookshop as opposed to Amazon to support independent bookstores <3 | https://bookshop.org/a/1870/9781452152639 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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.) Consider ordering books from Bookshop as opposed to Amazon to support independent bookstores <3 | https://bookshop.org/a/1870/9780143125709 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Books | The First Forty Days by Heng Ou | My favorite 3rd trimester read to prepare for recovery and postpartum. Consider ordering books from Bookshop as opposed to Amazon to support independent bookstores <3 | https://bookshop.org/a/1870/9781617691836 | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Herbs/Tea | Motherlove Morning Sickness Blend | I had terrible nausea with both of my pregnancies and have tried everything. Nothing made it go away but these seemed to take the edge off. | https://www.motherlove.com/collections/pregnancy/products/morning-sickness-blend?sca_ref=814536.24ojpXj6B8 | 15% off with code Rallier15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Herbs/Tea | Earth Mama Organics Morning Wellness Tea | Also liked this tea during the first trimester. Was one of the few tastes I could tolerate while nauseous. | http://shrsl.com/2e42e | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 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. | http://shrsl.com/2e42j | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Herbs/Tea | Earth Mama Organics Third Trimester Tea | I'm a big tea drinker so loved drinking this and the above as a ritual leading up to birth. | http://shrsl.com/2e42y | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Maternity Clothes | Kindred Bravely Maternity & Postpartum Support Leggings | Maternity leggings are one of those items you'll inevitably live in once your belly starts to grow (happens at different times for everyone). Have tried a bunch and these were my favorite. | https://kb.crrnt.app/63pdoXWB | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Maternity Clothes | Kindred Bravely Classic Long Sleeve Sleep Shirt | One of my favorite things to sleep in when pregnant. Also translates well for breastfeeding once the baby is born. | https://kb.crrnt.app/oWbkx6NN | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Maternity Clothes | Kindred Bravely Classic Short Sleeve PJ Set | Another go to. | https://kb.crrnt.app/vWAn4ag2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Maternity Clothes | Beyond Yoga Maternity Biker Short | Great for hot weather. | http://shrsl.com/36t2h | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Maternity Clothes | Storq | Great for casual, cozy lounge and basics. | http://shrsl.com/2gbgo | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Maternity Clothes | Hatch | A great brand with options for everything. I was a bridesmaid at the end of my 2nd pregnancy and found the dress here. | https://bit.ly/2tZG9cO | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Maternity Clothes | Ingrid & Isabel | Another store that carries different brands. | https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRk1GTEJGTUxNR05CRktKS0xG?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ingridandisabel.com%2F | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Maternity Clothes | Kindred Bravely Bras | Your boobs will change sizes several times during pregnancy, postpartum and if/when you're breastfeeding. Tons of brands out there but Kindred Bravely has been my favorite for bras for both pregnancy and breastfeeding. | https://kb.crrnt.app/4JpV0QlQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Personal Care | Mutha Body Oil (for stretch marks) | Used and liked this. Mederma is another brand for stretch marks that other moms I know love. Another great option here. | http://mutha.sjv.io/Zdex7k | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Personal Care | Eu'genia Pregnancy Strength Shea Butter | I always incorporate this one too. It's pure and great. | http://maisonette.sjv.io/9WZLk0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Personal Care | Hatch Belly Fix Sheet Masks | Started using these in the 3rd trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and actually loved. Felt like a nice, more relaxing ritual compared to applying the oil and butters when I became more tired and uncomfortable. | https://bit.ly/3uqxBH2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Personal Care | Osea Ocean Cleansing Milk | Super gentle but still feels really cleansing. | http://shrsl.com/369f6 | 10% off with code CLEAN10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Personal Care | Rahua Shampoo | A clean shampoo I've used for a decade. Happy I didn't have to switch while pregnant/breastfeeding. | the-detox-market.pxf.io/VLPBO | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Personal Care | Rahua Conditioner | A clean conditioner I've used for a decade. Happy I didn't have to switch while pregnant/breastfeeding. | the-detox-market.pxf.io/ojM0O | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Personal Care | Ceremonia Shampoo | Another options with great pregnancy safe ingredients. | http://shrsl.com/377t1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Personal Care | Ceremonia Conditioner | Same note as above. | http://shrsl.com/377t4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Personal Care | Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum | My biggest splurge but I still use and love everyday. A product I feel totally comfortable using also when breastfeeding and when your baby starts inevitably licking your face :) | the-detox-market.pxf.io/3V1Br | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Personal Care | True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster | You need to mix this with some kind of oil or liquid to apply. I use this with the serum above. | true-botanicals.sjv.io/6bdzM3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Personal Care | Marie Veronique Probiotic Exfoliation Mask | Great replacement for chemical based versions I used pre pregnancy. This is a once a week type thing to exfoliate. | http://shrsl.com/36b9g | 10% off with code CLEAN10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Personal Care | Ilia | Favorite overall brand for non-toxic, super clean makeup. | http://iliabeauty.nhuie7.net/Ry5Oa2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Registry | Babylist | Found this registry site to be the most flexible. | https://babylist.pxf.io/qnWNab | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Sleep | Snoogle | Must have when you start to feel uncomfortable while sleeping. | https://bit.ly/2Uos0DH | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Sleep | Tums Naturals | For heartburn. There is also a sugarfree version if you have gestational diabetes. | https://amzn.to/2ZkGNkS | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Prenatal Class | Bend and Bloom Prenatal Yoga | Brooklyn based + online prenatal yoga classes. Really enjoyed this especially in 3rd trimester. Tina Goldstein was my favorite teacher but all are great. They also teach birth and newborn classes. | https://brooklynflow.com/pages/weekly-schedule | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Prenatal Class | Loom Pregnancy & Postpartum Program | The founder of Loom is the author of one of my favorite books I listed above. I love her philosophy and approach. | https://loomhq.com/programs/pregnancy-and-postpartum | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Prenatal Class | Aviva Romm Mama Pathway Courses | Another person I love to learn from. | https://avivaromm.com/pregnancy-birth-pathway/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Hospital Bag Checklist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Birth Plan | Our hospital provided and required this form. It was actually a helpful excersise to understand our rights and options. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Wallet, ID, Insurance Card | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Contraction Timer | I just wrote this down in notes on my phone but I know other people prefer an app or system with their partner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Kindred Bravely Long Sleeve Classic Sleep Shirt | 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. | https://kb.crrnt.app/oWbkx6NN | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Kindred Bravely Bamboo Short Sleeve Classic Pajama Set | Another classic one I love and live in that makes breastfeeding easy. | https://kb.crrnt.app/vWAn4ag2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Lake Maternity Sets | Another great matching set option. I like to size up in these for breastfeeding. | http://shrsl.com/36z8b | 10% off with code LAKE10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Hatch Pointelle Set | One more that I wore a lot during both pregnancy and postpartum. | https://bit.ly/2Wn4WWS | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas | Maternity and Nursing 3-Piece Lounge Set | Love this for wanting to be in pajamas during the day + also allows for both breastfeeding and coverage for when you have visitors. | http://shrsl.com/36a2a | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 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 these. Your hospital will supply and may let you take them home but these are also great to have for recovery and once you're home. They are a nicer version than what the hospital gives. | http://shrsl.com/363tu | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Underwear | Kindred Bravely Postpartum Recovery Panties | Another option of the above that a close friend loved. | https://kb.crrnt.app/x5a4xmK1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Labor Gown | Kindred Bravely Labor and Delivery Gown | I didn't buy this but in hindsight wish I had more pictures of my delivery without my boobs out :) You could also just wear a nursing bra? Personal preference. | https://kb.crrnt.app/7dlrAPJV | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 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 these so that your nipple cream and breast pads can stay in place. | https://shrsl.com/3ikt0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Nursing Bra | Kindred Bravely Nursing and Sleep Bra | A favorite for the daytime. | https://kb.crrnt.app/4JpV0QlQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Nursing Bra | Storq Everyday Bra | Another easy one if you're not looking for tons of support. | http://shrsl.com/36a2e | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 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! | https://shrsl.com/2cqw3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 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. | http://shrsl.com/363tz | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Nursing Pads | Eco by Naty Nursing Pads | This is a disposable option of the above in case this is better for you. Totally personal preference. | https://shophappymango.com/collections/feeding/products/eco-by-naty-nursing-pads-compostable-30-pcs?=aff=37 | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Water Bottle | You get very thirsty between delivery and breastfeeding. I packed this but then our hospital ended up providing something similar. Including in case your hospital does the small cups. Nice for your partner to have one too. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Lip Balm | Erbaviva Lip and Cheek 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. | the-detox-market.pxf.io/E5BJ2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Snacks | Sakara Wellness Bars and Snack Packs | Hospital food... nice to have your own bars or other snacks (for your partner too) to give you the energy you need to deliver. | https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGR0dHSkJGTUxNR05CRk1JSkhJ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sakara.com%2Fcollections%2Fclean-boutique%2Fcategory-bars-snacks | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Clear Liquids | Fond 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. | https://amzn.to/3Ak6EIn | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Robe | Storq Feel Good Robe | Nice to have if you're mostly in a bra or PJs and end up having visitors. | http://shrsl.com/36a2c | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Hair Ties etc. | You'll likely want your hair out of your face during delivery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Non Skid Socks | Bodily Cozy Socks | An upgraded version of what they will give you at the hospital. | http://shrsl.com/36bro | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Slippers | Cozy Bootie | Nice to have something like this if you want a cozy walking around option other than the non-skid socks. | https://parachutehome.sjv.io/yReD4W | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Pillow and Towel | Parachute Home Spa Towels | I was totally fine with the hospital towels but throwing in here because I know others feel differently. | parachutehome.sjv.io/jWQr7M | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | IPad or Book | Every labor is different but we had 5+ hours where I was comfortable and not in active labor so it was nice to have these items. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Phone and Chargers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Swaddle for baby | Sleepea 5 Second Baby Swaddle | I'm sure every hospital is different but ours wanted to use 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). Nice to have one of these for ease from the start. | https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-9281623-13481734?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.happiestbaby.com%2Fproducts%2Fsleepea-swaddle | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Carseat for baby | Uppababy Mesa Infant Carseat | They won't let you leave the hospital without a carseat. Unbox and learn how to use before labor. This is a great one to assign to your partner. More on baby gear in the next tab. | https://shophappymango.com/collections/gear/products/uppababy-mesa-infant-car-seat-with-base?variant=42682323566849?=aff=37 | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Clothes for Baby | Mori Baby Welcome To The World Set | Our hospital provided some baby clothes but you may want your own for newborn photos or for going home. More on newborn clothes in the next tab. | thetot.deg5.net/oevMqb | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Blanket for baby | Lewis Home 100% Organic Muslin Swaddle Blankets | Same note as above. Have a big soft spot for these because I brought both of my babies home from the hospital in them. | https://bit.ly/3rUfvw7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Extra Bag | Bring an extra bag or leave room in your hospital bag to take home supplies from the hospital. More on this below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Postpartum Recovery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 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. | http://shrsl.com/3ikyw | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | C-Section Recovery Bundle | Bodily C-Kit | If you are having a planned C-section, this is a great option. | http://shrsl.com/3ikz1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Disposable Mesh Underwear | Bodily Mesh Disposable Underwear | You may be able to take these home from the hospital but linking in case you'd like extra supply at home. These are also much nicer than the hospital version. | http://shrsl.com/363tu | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Maternity Pads | Natracare Organic Cotton Maternity Pads | You may be able to take these home from the hospital but linking in case you'd like extra supply at home. | https://amzn.to/3eQYZVg | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Pads with Icepacks | Frida Mom Instant Ice Postpartum Maxi Pads | You may be able to take these home from the hospital but linking in case you'd like extra supply at home. | https://bit.ly/2XRa0Ut | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Medicated Pads | Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads | You may be able to take these home from the hospital but linking in case you'd like extra supply at home. | https://amzn.to/2XCWOyi | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Peri Bottle | Bodily Postpartum Peri Wash Bottle | 10x better than hospital version. | http://shrsl.com/363ts | |||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Sitz Bath | Earth Mama Organic Herbal Sitz Bath | This can be really soothing but also requires some effort. You can use this to make padsicles and other healing things. Great one to assign to your partner or other adult providing care. | http://shrsl.com/2e3xz | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Spray | Earth Mama Perineal Spray | Your hospital may provide something similar but I liked this one much better. | https://shrsl.com/3ikuo | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Donut | Frida Mom Perineal Comfort Donut | This will make it less painful to sit. | https://bit.ly/2UTjHwh | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Pain Meds | * Ask hospital or OBGYN for brands and regimen | You will be given pain meds to take when you get home from the hospital. Putting this in because I know its harder to get meds during covid so you may want to ask in advance and have this supply ready to go for when you get home from the hospital. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Belly Band | Bodily Belly Band | Provides support for core recovery. Especially helpful for C-section recovery. | http://shrsl.com/363ty | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Book | The First Forty Days by Heng Ou | Putting this book here too because I loved it for recovery. Consider ordering books from Bookshop as opposed to Amazon to support independent bookstores <3 | https://bookshop.org/a/1870/9781617691836 | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Other To-Do's | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Legal | Guardianship | |||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Legal | Living Will | |||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Legal | Power of Attorney | |||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Legal | Trust | |||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Legal | Health Directive | |||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Legal | Life Insurance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Legal | Apply for Birth Certificate | This is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Legal | Apply for Social Security Number | This is done at the hospital after the baby is born. Great item to assign your partner. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Financial | Education Fund (529 plan etc) | Speak with your accountant to see what makes sense for your family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||