5 Ways to Celebrate a Friend’s Pregnancy News
The Best Congratulations Gifts When You Find Out Your Friend is Pregnant and How to Throw a “Mom-Friendly” Celebration
“Oh my gosh, my best friend is pregnant!” Once the shock factor wears off, the excitement kicks in and it’s time to celebrate! Whether you’ve been friends since diapers or are new work BFFs, you want to be there for every step as she transitions into “Mama” hood. Here are some of the best ways to help her have fun, relax, and savor these precious moments.
1. Congratulate the Mom-To-Be
First things first, congratulations are in order, but it’s not your style to send something generic. Absolutely not! It’s time to get creative and send a gift with style.
It takes a period of adjustment when learning you are pregnant. Your body changes and responds quickly. It can be a lot to digest along with all this excitement. As her friend, the best way to kick off her pregnancy is to gift her with all the fun and practical items to prepare her for this early stage. Can’t think of what she might need? We’ve got you covered!
Try The “Congrats!” Pregnancy Gift Box from Nurtured 9. This special gesture has been carefully crafted for you with items to help her feel more comfortable and to help soothe her pregnancy woes (like morning sickness and constant thirst!).
Or maybe you’d like to personalize your gift box? Nurtured 9 has a range of specially chosen products to pamper the body and dress it in comfort and style. And the best part is, it’s fully customizable from the box to the topper, and all the one-of-a-kind products that meet any price point.
CURATE-YOUR-OWN pregnancy gift BOX
2. Have an At-Home Spa Day
Who doesn’t like a relaxing spa day? Especially with your besties! It’s even better when you can have one in your cozy loungewear with all the comforts of home. So why not transform her home into the picture of tranquility with spa essentials for some much-needed R&R? Here’s what you’ll need:
Clean Beauty Face Masks, Soothing Lotions, and Oils (Belly Oils and a Belly Mask for Mom)
Foot Baths
Mani/Pedi kits
Snacks (like White Cheddar Truffle Popcorn!)
Hot Cocoa and Teas
3. Throw a “Babyette” or “Hatchelorette” party
The babymoon may give you a romantic getaway with your sweetie but make way for the newest party craze, the “Hatchelorette” — giving expecting moms one last hurrah with her girlfriends before she welcomes her new bundle. Many are opting for this unconventional baby bash in lieu of a baby shower but I say, why not have both? Here’s what you’ll need to throw an unforgettable Hatchelorette:
Rent a House: Grab an Air BnB in the mountains, by the beach, or just borrow a friend’s house for a fun pool party.
Mocktails: Bring all the essentials for some delicious and creative mocktail recipes for the mom-to-be.
Small baby-themed touches: Chug from baby bottles instead of cups, enjoy pacifier lollipops, and munch on snacks like ready to “pop”corn or mini “baby bites” appetizers.
Massages or Mani/Pedis: Organize some in-house mobile pampering.
Movie under the stars: Set up an outdoor projector and a screen to wind down with her favorite flick.
4. Help Her With Her Registry
As a first-time mom, it’s hard to know what you absolutely need and what you could live without. And if that’s not hard enough, once you figure out what you need, there are 20 different companies selling the same item. It can be an overwhelming experience and not one to enter into lightly or alone for that matter. Make it a fun-filled day beginning with brunch, followed by some shopping, and top it off with indulging in a decadent pregnancy craving.
While registering, she may choose all the items she needs for the baby but forget all about herself. Give her a little reminder of the new special title she is about to earn (Mama!) and that it’s equally as important to gift herself a little something.
Best Gifts For the New “Mama”
5. Help Her Take Time-Lapse Photos or Start a Pregnancy Journal
While tackling morning sickness, changes in hormones, doctors appointments, work, and ya know, just life in general, women tend to forget to savor the little moments that are fleeting and may not come around again. It takes a true friend to tell her to “Stop! Take it all in, enjoy this journey.” Help her take a photo of her growing belly so she doesn’t have to ask someone or prop up a phone to take a poorly angled photo of herself. Search for inspiration for a cool time-lapse photo you can help her take every month and frame the photos for her at the end.
Don’t let these memories escape her or other distractions rob her of the chance to hold on to them. Help her write everything down and capture the journey in a special book:
