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Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
Pregnancy can be a magical experience, but it can also be a very uncomfortable and achy time. To help you feel your best during pregnancy, we compiled a list of some helpful products that may ease some of your aches and pains and make your pregnancy more enjoyable. You can double check with your health insurance as they may be able to fully or partially cover things like a breast pump, compression socks and more. Ensure to avoid retinols or retinoids (also known as tretinoins, which are a type of vitamin A) and phthalates - containing products during pregnancy as they can be harmful to your unborn child.
The Peanutshell Bando Belly Band for Pregnancy, Maternity Pants and Jeans Extender for All Trimesters and Post Pregnancy
With this comfortable Bando from The Peanutshell, you can wear more of your own pre-pregnancy wardrobe in comfort. This belly band may help relieve pain in the pelvis, lower back, and hips by gently supporting the belly. It's easy to fit over unbuttoned jeans, making it perfect for pregnant women who don't want to give up their favorite jeans during their pregnancy. It can also be used as a bra. Additionally, the package includes 2 button extenders. This belly band can help with postpartum recovery as well. Available at Target.
Momcozy U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow - Huggable - U Shaped Maternity Body Pillow
Sleeping becomes more challenging as your belly grows, so investing in a good, comfy, supportive pillow is a must for moms-to-be. This maternity pillow is specifically designed to accommodate the contours of your pregnant body. It's an excellent body pillow that provides support for every part of your body and allows for deep snoozes.
ASSETS by SPANX Maternity Terrific Tights
These maternity tights are made out of soft, non-compression yarn that keeps your tummy cradled and comfortable, growing with you for all nine months. The non-binding waistband does not pinch or dig. The opaque fabric creates a sleek look for the ultimate polished finish. Available at Target.
Essential Stretch Secret Fit Belly® Maternity Leggings
The Essential Stretch Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings feature a patented belly that can be pulled over your bump or folded just below it. These comfortable maternity leggings remain supportive all pregnancy long and can even be used postpartum. They come in different sizes and a couple of different colors. Available in Target.
Herzmutter Women Bra Band Extender 2 & 3 Hook Strap Elastic Bra Extension, Nursing Bra During Pregnancy and Lactation
Don't fit into your old bras anymore? No problem! These bra extenders are great for pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight gain. They save you having to buy new bras, when those don't fit anymore - so you can continue to wear your favorite styles. They come in multiple colors and 2 and 3 hooks to fit different style bras. Available on Amazon.
Kindred Bravely Maternity Compression Socks
These high-compression (20 - 30 mmHG) maternity socks provide the perfect pressure to increase comfort, reduce soreness, and alleviate pain. The graduated compression is targeted at the ankle, decreasing toward the sock opening, and the sole is cushioned for ultimate comfort. They improve circulation and soothe swelling. They are also moisture-wicking and odor-reducing.
Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Daily Face Cleanser
This gentle facial cleanser removes makeup and impurities in one step with a gel formula that doesn't over dry skin. Made with a botanical blend of soothing chamomile and Calendula, it helps calm skin as it cleanses any skin type. It's made without parabens, phthalates, SLS, dyes, SLES, PEGs, and synthetic fragrances. This cleanser is cruelty free, vegan, dermatologist tested, and EWG verified.
Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter
Created for mamas by mamas, Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter protects and supports your skin stretching throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond. This deeply moisturizing cream rich in natural actives, antioxidants and omegas works to strengthen and hydrate dry, stretching skin.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
While using products with high concentrations of retinol and salicylic acid are not advised during pregnancy, this toning solution contains 7% glycolic acid that provides mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity, while also improving the appearance of skin texture with continued use. It may help clearing hormonal acne since it works to exfoliate and remove some of the debris from your pores. It's oil-free and contains no synthetic fragrance.
La Roche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer
This face moisturizer that's formulated with dermatologist-recommended ingredients helps repair skin’s natural protective barrier after 1-hour and provide up to 48-hour hydration, without clogging pores. Its lightweight cream texture easily absorbs into the skin to provide immediate comfort. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. This Double Repair face moisturizer helps restore healthy-looking skin. It's oil and paraben-free and contains no synthetic fragrance.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
This sunscreen is moisturizing, giving you easy protection and reliable coverage gentle enough to be used on your face. With a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, it is also water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It contains no oxybenzone, PABA, paraben, propylene glycol, retinyl palmitate, silicone, and dyes. It's also oil-free, cruelty-free, vegan, dermatologist tested, and hypoallergenic. Check out their Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen as well.
Supergoop Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Mattescreen SPF 40 is a mineral, mattifying tinted sunscreen that primes for makeup, visibly blurs pores, smooths the appearance of skin and provides skincare benefits. It's free of pore-clogging oils and also cruelty-free and vegan.
Constipation and Hemorrhoids Relief
Stomach discomfort, constipation and hemorrhoids are more likely to occur during pregnancy due to increases in progesterone. It relaxes digestive tract muscles and slows down food movement through the intestine, causing constipation. Ensuring adequate fluid intake (you need more during pregnancy), a diet high in fiber and regular moderate physical activity can help to avoid or improve constipation.
Iron supplementation is important during pregnancy, but it can cause constipation as well. So, double check that your multivitamin/mineral supplements contain a well-absorbable and better tolerated form of iron that's gentler on the stomach, such as iron bisglycinate.
Remember to discuss any supplement intake with your healthcare provider before starting a new regimen. If the constipation persists or you develop rectal bleeding, inform your healthcare provider.
If you develop constipation or hemorrhoids, the below recommendations may promote a better bowel movement and help alleviate the pain associated with going to the bathroom.
Squatty Potty "Bamboo Flip" Toilet Stool
Human bodies perform more efficiently if we squat when we poop, rather than sitting. Squatty Potty offers a way to achieve the most efficient way to go #2 in a squat position instead of seated position.
If your healthcare provider approves using hemorrhoidal cream, you can try this preparation H cream with Lidocaine that rapidly numbs external hemorrhoid symptoms including pain, burning, itching, and swelling while protecting sensitive skin from further irritation and promoting skin healing. But only use as needed and in moderation.
Anthony's Organic Psyllium Husk Powder
If you're eating a half of plate of vegetables with every meal, drinking plenty of water, staying physically active daily and still develop constipation, try this psyllium husk fiber supplement. It'll help promote regularity and support normal bowel elimination. Start slow with one serving per day and monitor your bowel movement. Increase daily fiber intake slowly as needed and make sure to drink more water to compensate for the extra fiber. Don't like the powder form drink consistency? Try mixing it/switching to Himalaya Organic Psyllium Whole Husk instead. Remember to talk to your healthcare provider before starting this new fiber regimen.
Disclaimer: all recommendations made here are based on parents / parents-to-be experiences as well as our own. We are not endorsing any products and not profiting from any sales made based on these recommendations. You're encouraged to research any products before purchasing. The recommendations made here are not meant to treat any medical conditions. Always confer with your healthcare provider before starting any new food or supplement regimen to ensure it meets your specific health needs.