15+ Pregnancy Must-Haves & Essentials for New Moms

One of the first things that your doctor will tell you to get is prenatal vitamins. Check with your physician on which brand is best for you. I’m simply giving you an idea of what I use.

I recommend putting your vitamins on subscription with Amazon Prime, as you’ll be going through a lot.

As your belly grows, you’ll start to feel the pull of the weight. The wedge pillow helps relieve the tension that you’ll experience when you lie on your side.

This wedge can be used beyond belly support. It can be used for back and hip support.

Ultimately, you’ll want to invest in a full-body pillow. These pillows will not only help support your ever-growing belly, but they offer back and hip support simultaneously.

I specifically recommend this brand as it is extremely comfortable and the components are detachable–allowing you to use each piece as needed.

You’ll soon find that pregnancy may do a number on your skin. Dry skin is one of those symptoms that you can expect. So having a good body oil to combat it is crucial.

I found that body oil was also great in softening the skin and helping to prevent stretch marks. You can use an oil of your choice; however, I just used massage oil.

Like me, you may experience nosebleeds during your pregnancy. This has to do with your increased blood flow and dry nasal passages.

To help combat nosebleeds, you will want to keep a humidifier handy. This will put moisture in the air so that your nasal passages don’t get dry.

You may find that you’ll have sinus issues that you’ve never experienced prior to pregnancy. So, in addition to an air purifier, you’ll also want to invest in an air purifier.

An air purifier will help filter dust and allergens that may be lingering in the air. It’s a must-have to make breathing easier.

You could be one of the few mamas who make it through pregnancy without haven’t to buy new pants. But, if you’re like the rest of us, maternity pants are a must!

I recommend maternity pants that go over the belly. These pants are easy to put on and take off and are extremely comfortable.

Maxi dresses are a lifesaver when you’re pregnant. Not only can you wear them while pregnant, but you can continue to wear them after.

These dresses are comfortable (which is a must) and convenient. With the right shoes and accessories, you can style them up or down.

As you progress in your pregnancy, the weight of your belly will start to put more pressure on your back. A belly band can help relieve that pressure by helping to support the weight.

Simply wear it under your clothes to get additional support.

Another way to help relieve tension is by using an exercise ball. Sitting on an exercise, or birthing, ball helps with lower back pain that you may feel.

These balls can also assist during pregnancy and labor. Here are some uses for it while you’re pregnant.

Your breasts will grow rapidly during pregnancy. This may cause soreness, discomfort, and for your skin to stretch & itch. Lanolin balm helps soothe, heal, and moisturize your nipples and breast.

Lanolin is especially great for breastfeeding moms. It is an animal byproduct, but there are vegan alternatives.

The reality is that as your baby or babies grow, they will put pressure on your bladder. This will cause you to have bladder leaks.

Wearing panty liners will absorb these leaks and help you stay dry.

Don’t be embarrassed if you have excessive gas or diarrhea during pregnancy. It’s completely normal.

Having Poo-Pourri handy will make trips to public restrooms less embarrassing and more discrete. It also has a much milder and less irritating scent than air freshener sprays.

If you’re suffering from nausea, having some form of ginger will come handy. I found that having ginger candies on hand was a lifesaver.

These small candies can help settle your stomach when you don’t have access to ginger ale or doctor-approved nausea medicine.

Maternity shapewear will come in handy for those outfits that need smoothing. Unlike traditional shapewear, these are specifically designed with your growing belly in mind.

These can also help give you additional support for your belly.