Mom-to-be Gift Ideas that Ease Pregnancy Discomforts
our top Pregnancy presents that help mom feel better!
For those of us who have been pregnant, we know how much our bodies go through during those nine months (never mind the postpartum changes that come after baby has arrived!).
Many side effects of pregnancy are pretty uncomfortable, and there are days when mom-to-be can feel downright miserable. Knowing what we know as moms ourselves, we recommend giving mom-to-be elevated, yet practical presents that alleviate the most common pregnancy stressors to help her feel a little bit better.
At Nurtured 9, we’ve curated the best, most luxe pregnancy essentials that comfort and soothe mama so she can get back to focusing on…everything else on her to-do list!
Read along to find our pregnancy gift guide that’ll make choosing the perfect present for mom-to-be a breeze!
The Best Gifts to Alleviate Common Pregnancy Discomforts
The Discomfort: Itchy, Stretchy Skin
One of the most common side effects of pregnancy is itchy dry skin, especially in the areas where the skin stretches, like the belly, breasts, and love handles.
The Presents: To help an itchy mama, consider the following items that help keep skin smooth and hydrated:
Zoe Organics Belly Butter with certified organic ingredients. Massage this rich conditioning butter onto the belly, hips, and breasts twice daily to support skin’s elasticity during pregnancy and postpartum
Japanese-style 9" Dry Brush made with sisal. The simple, relaxing ritual of dry-brushing can exfoliate dead skin cells and leave mama with soft, glowing skin.
Another exfoliant option for a mom-to-be is French Girl Organics Rose Sea Polish that she can use as part of her bath or shower routine. This gentle body scrub helps to relieve itching, and its delicate rose scent soothes and invigorates the skin.
The Discomfort: Nausea and Heartburn
Morning sickness in the first trimester of pregnancy is another common pregnancy side effect because of all the drastic hormonal changes a pregnant mom experiences. We know how unpleasant it is to feel nauseous all day. Luckily, there are some things that can help! Superfoods like ginger and lemon alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness and, when used in tea, offer added hydration, which is always important for optimal health.
The Presents: Consider the following gifts or treats for a mom-to-be struggling with this side effect:
Earth Mama Organic Ginger Nausea Tea. This blend of organic mint and ginger tea helps ease nausea symptoms, while giving mom a relaxing ritual to enjoy during a quiet moment.
MommaBear Organic Lemon Ginger Nausea Aid Lollipops are great for reducing the symptoms of nausea, especially between meals. They're perfect for keeping in a handbag to ward off those icky feels that may strike at any time.
Pink Stork Morning Sickness Sweets are another great option for on-the-go nausea relief. These individually wrapped ginger and raspberry-flavored lozenges are more discreet than lollipops and have Vitamin B6 included.
For heartburn and indigestion (which seem to kick in as soon as the morning sickness fades away), we love sending Mama a box or two of Earth Mama Organic Heartburn Tea that she can sip in her favorite mug.
The Discomfort: Restlessness and Trouble Sleeping
Mom-to-be often experiences disruptions in her sleep patterns due to physical discomfort, hormonal changes, and of course - the need for frequent bathroom trips! So, how can you help her get the best rest possible under these circumstances?
The Presents:
A popular gift choice for pregnant moms is a pregnancy pillow. (Just be sure she doesn’t already have one because they do take up quite a lot of space!) Pregnancy pillows come in various sizes and shapes, like U-shaped, C-shaped, or wedges. Mom can use a pregnancy pillow between her knees if she's lying on her side or under her knees to relieve pressure on her lower back if sleeping that way. In fact, she can use it in any way necessary to sleep more comfortably.
Another wonderful sleep aid for a mom-to-be is 8 Sheep Organics Sleepy Body Lotion, which contains magnesium and lavender. Magnesium helps to soothe aching muscles, while organic lavender promotes sleep. And, for the mornings when she's feeling particularly tired, gift her with Eucalyptus and Peppermint All-Natural Shower Steamers to help her feel refreshed.
The Discomfort: Pain, Pressure, and Swelling
A mom-to-be will likely experience physical discomforts like lower back pain, lots of pressure, and water retention.
The Presents:
If you know her favorite spa, a gift certificate to get a prenatal massage is always a well-received gift!
However, if a trip to the spa isn’t in the cards for mom-to-be, gifting her a Wooden Body Massager so she can work out any tension at home is the best next thing.
We also love gifting the Kitsch Rose Quartz Face Roller for a soothing facial massage that can also help to depuff. Consider combining these gifts with some gentle essential oils to promote relaxation and skin elasticity.
Other products that may help relieve aches, pains, and swelling include the Palermo Replenishing Salt Bath Soak and the Lavender, Rose, and Cedarwood All-Natural Bath Bomb.
The supportive Belly Bandit Belly Boost pregnancy support band – this literally gives mom a little lift when the weight of her growing bump becomes too uncomfortable.
Other Ways to Support an Expectant Mom
Another really sweet gift idea is to give mom-to-be a coupon or voucher to offer up your practical hands-on assistance and support, especially if you know she’s been feeling uncomfortable and unable to go about her daily routines as usual. We created these simple Mom Village Vouchers to provide thoughtful gestures that help an expectant mom as she prepares for her new baby. Here are some of the “tasks” that the Nurtured 9 Mom Village Vouchers cover:
● Date Night: If mama already has kids, offer to play with them while she spends time with her partner before the baby arrives.
● Meal for Mama: Bring a meal for her and the family for a night so she doesn't have to cook.
● Mama Do: Act as her second set of hands to help with any (and all!) chores.
● Moment for Mama: Once baby arrives, offer to look after her newborn or other kids for a few hours so she can nap or take a relaxing bath.
● Mom's Day Out: Take new mom for a gentle outing to help her feel more human!
Give The Gift Of TLC
Expectant mothers' experience a range of physical stressors as their bodies adapt to pregnancy. You can show some TLC to moms-to-be by giving a thoughtful gift full of items that are specifically designed to alleviate these symptoms. Nurtured 9 can help you find the perfect, thoughtful gift for a new mom with our beautifully curated pregnancy gift boxes containing safe, tried, tested, and loved products!
Blog Article Guest Contributor: Clara Jones is a Dutch-American editor in the field of business processes, business communication, and project management. When she has the extra time, she enjoys reading books and doing yoga.