11 Pregnancy Must-Haves

As I’m about to enter my third trimester, I wanted to share my pregnancy must-haves. I’ve used all of the items on this list, so you can rest assured that they’re tried and true by yours truly. If you haven’t already, be sure to also check out my 10 Pregnancy Beauty Must-Haves article for my favorite pregnancy beauty items.

1. Maternity/Nursing Lingerie

You’re most likely going to grow a cup size or two during pregnancy, especially at the end. Right from the beginning of pregnancy, I noticed that my pre-pregnancy bras were getting a bit tight and spilling over, so I picked up larger bras in my essential nude and black.

If you’re planning to breastfeed, you’ll also want to start thinking about nursing bras towards the end of pregnancy. These are some of my most-worn favorites:

2. Maternity Jeans

Maternity jeans are probably the single-most important maternity wardrobe basic. A good pair of maternity jeans will not only make you feel good during your whole pregnancy but will probably last you a little into postpartum as your uterus is still contracting down to size. My favorites have been from Paige Denim, 7 For All Mankind, and AG Jeans.

3. Pregnancy Pillow

It’s recommended to sleep on your left side during pregnancy, and I’ve always been a belly sleeper, so it was hard to stay in that new position throughout the night. Lots of individual pillows would be involved, and they’d always just end up on the floor. My pregnancy pillow came to the rescue; when I first unboxed it and put it on our bed, I spent a good amount of time snuggled up with a huge smile across my face. I was super uncomfortable from all my pregnancy symptoms, so anything that made me feel a little better was worth its weight in gold. I also love that these pregnancy pillows come with beautiful cover designs that are removable and washable.

4. Pregnancy Tea

I’ve always loved a nice cup of tea at the end of the day, so when I first found out I was pregnant, I was pretty excited to be able to try a pregnancy herbal tea. Honestly, I’ve been drinking lots of different teas (and ordering iced unsweetened green teas at Starbucks), but this one has raspberry and nettle leaf, which apparently help prepare/tone the uterus for delivery. I think drinking tea helped me with the nausea too.

5. Slippers

I have a pair of Ugg house slippers, which are cozy for wintertime with the shearling lining, but I wanted to find an inexpensive pair that looked more feminine and could easily be washed. I plan on bringing my satin ballet house slippers to the hospital and then immediately throwing them in the wash with some bleach afterwards. In the meantime, I wear them around the house and they feel lovely! However everyone has their own tastes in comfort, be sure to check out this luxury sheepskin footwear which you may find comfy too! Treat your swollen, sore feet, if you don’t already have a good pair.

6. Ginger Chews

Everyone knows ginger helps relieve nausea. If you like the spiciness of ginger, try these ginger chew candies. You can also add one to your tea!

Speaking of ginger, I love ginger ale and discovered my favorite one ever at the beginning of pregnancy when I wanted something fancy to drink at dinner parties. Q Ginger not only comes in a gorgeous bottle (that I’ve totally brought over to people’s homes as a dinner guest), but it has that real ginger taste to it. I’ve seen it at Pavilions and Whole Foods.

7. Prenatal Vitamins

When I first got pregnant, I had no idea which prenatal vitamins to turn to, so I asked a lot of girlfriends and the general consensus was New Chapter Perfect Prenatals. I usually order the 192 count bottle from Amazon, and it lasts me a good couple months. It’s also significantly more affordable that way too. It’s a whole food multivitamin that’s easy to digest with some herbal ingredients that help with nausea. Mr. Bond takes their Every Man’s One Daily Multivitamin too.

8. Nursing Pajamas

Again, if you’re planning on breastfeeding, get yourself some nursing pajamas now such as these super soft and pretty chemises from Belabumbum. They work with a bump and beyond. I’m planning to bring mine to the hospital with me.

9. Luxurious Robe

I’ve had the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe in cream for a few years now, but it’s become one of my best friends during pregnancy. Whenever I’m not feeling so great, I put it on, and it feels like a great big hug of cozy fabric. I think it’s a must-have beyond pregnancy too, and I plan on bringing it with me to the hospital.

10. Maternity Leggings

You may be able to fit into pre-pregnancy leggings for some time by tucking them underneath the bump, but I personally love these maternity leggings that go over the bump. I feel extra secure in them, and I love them paired with tees, tanks, and sweaters.

11. Support Tank

This support tank from BLANQI has been so comfortable as a layering piece. It has built-in bump support and is made out of a seamless material. It’s extra long, so it works under jeans and leggings nicely, and it’s the only white basic maternity tank I need.

See the #BumpStyle post with this tank and the Paige jeans above here.