Celebrating the holidays with an expectant mom is one of the greatest joys there is, but finding the best gifts for pregnant women is a whole different story. It’s hard to shop for someone when all you’re thinking about is the baby (shopping fort the baby…now THAT is an easy one!).
So these pregnancy gift ideas are a happy medium of finding a special gift for a pregnant wife, sister, or friend, but also one that helps the soon-to-be mom get excited about her new arrival (and hopefully pamper herself in the meantime!).
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Ultrasound Ornament
Personalized ultrasound ornaments are one of my favorite gifts for expecting moms, so if you’re on the hunt for a Christmas present, you should be considering this one.
Ultrasound photos are so exciting, but it can be hard to find a way to preserve them, so this is a great way to do that.
I’ve used this Etsy store for ultrasound ornaments and they turned out great, so this is the place to start!
Postpartum Recovery Kit
This postpartum recovery kit is 100% about the new mom! And that’s something that often gets forgotten after the baby is born, making this pregnancy gift really important and special.
The kit comes with everything you need to recover physically from birth – cooling pads, healing foam, even underwear.
And it’s made by the company who came up with the now famous NoseFrida, so you know it has to be good!
Pregnancy Robe (with Matching Baby Outfits!)
Pregnancy can be an uncomfortable time, so this bamboo robe is an amazing garment to have during this period.
BUT, what is really wonderful is that it comes with matching baby outfits, so even after delivery, you can keep wearing it AND match the baby.
Another great thing about these kind of robes is that you can wear them during pregnancy, but also once that baby has been delivered – so they’ll last a while.
Prenatal Massages
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for a pregnant wife, book her a prenatal massage. Need a gift for a pregnant sister? Prenatal massage. Looking to buy your own pregnant self something special? Yep! This is it.
Pregnancy is hard – on the body and the mind. So a prenatal massage can go a lot farther than you think. It’s a luxury all pregnant women should be able to experience!
Shea Moisture Mommy & Me Lotion and Oil (to prevent stretch marks!)
The right kind of pregnancy-approved lotion or oil can work wonders for a pregnant woman. Not only does this amazing lotion prevent and repair stretch marks, but it smells amaaaazing.
This is definitely the best lotion and oil for pregnancy that you will find anywhere.
This has always been one of my go-to brands for world-class skin care and their Mommy & Me line is no exception. The Mommy & Me lotion is amazing, as is the Mommy & Me oil.
Both are amazing gifts for expectant mothers, so add them to your list!
(Pro tip: The lotion will appear to be “grainy.” That is because it uses raw shea, which means it’s high quality, not low quality! The “grains” will melt in your hands….trust me, it’s amazing!)
Hourly Tracking Water Bottle
If there’s one thing that all pregnant women need, it’s more water. Water, water, water! These hourly tracking water bottles are the greatest idea to ever exist, whether you’re pregnant or not.
There’s a ton of adorable designs, including ones that are specifically made for pregnant women, so take a look at all of them to see if one is the perfect fit.
Every single person I know has been given this water bottle as a gift – and when given to my pregnant sister, it was at the top of her favorites list!
So this one is definitely one of the best gifts for pregnant women.
New Slippers
If there’s one time in your life that you become painfully aware of your feet, it’s during pregnancy! Not only are pregnant women carrying more weight each day, but their feet start to swell and shoes can become really uncomfortable.
Enter the next great gift idea for pregnant women: new slippers!
There are tons of options for slippers, so consider your budget and style, but you could go as nice as a new pair of Ugg slippers, or something fun and cute like these memory foam slippers (they’re under $20!).
Mama Natural Pregnancy Affirmation Cards
Every pregnant woman has their own plans for child birth, but it doesn’t always go as planned. These Affirmation Cards are a way to relieve the anxiety of pregnancy and birth so that your pregnant friend can enjoy this time.
The cards will help to mentally prepare for whatever is ahead and are great to start using months or weeks in advance.
This is a fun add-on for a pregnancy gift basket too!
Exercise Ball
As the due date approaches, two things happen to (almost) all pregnant women: 1. They lose the ability to exercise the way they’re used to, and 2. They start to mentally and physically prepare for the actual birth.
And an exercise ball is your answer to both of these conundrums.
There are tons of exercises that pregnant women can (and should) do using an exercise ball and all of them prepare their body for giving birth.
In addition to that, sitting on an exercise ball while pregnant can be a lot more comfortable than a chair!
So this pregnancy gift is both practical and relief-inducing! It’s a must-have for all pregnant women, so if they don’t already have one, add it to your gift basket.
Baby Registry Gifts
Don’t overlook the obvious! If a baby registry has already been put together for the baby shower (even if the baby shower already passed), head to the registry and see what’s there!
This is a list specifically put together by the pregnant woman in question- it’s literally exactly what they want…so it doesn’t get much easier than this (even if it feels a little less personal).
Basically, sometimes the best gift for a pregnant woman is the gift she gets to pick herself. 😉
I hope this list of gifts for pregnant women helped inspire some ideas for you! This is such a happy and magical time in a woman’s life, so it’s wonderful to be able to celebrate her as well as the coming baby. Congratulations are your soon-to-be new addition!
You may also be interested in:
- The Best Sentimental Baby Shower Gifts They’ll Never Forget
- The Best Stocking Stuffers for Newborns
- Amazing Easter Basket Ideas for Baby’s First Easter
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