pregnancy favorites.

Now that my pregnancy is winding down I thought it was time to share some of my favorite maternity items. Spoiler alert: you don't really need to buy a ton of things when you're expecting, but these picks have made the last 9 months a little brighter:

-Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter and Mama Mio Boob Tube - I just finished my third jar of Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter last night... it's safe to say I love this stuff. It's super thick, smells great and so far it's kept stretch marks away. 

-Gummy prenatal vitamins with DHA - it was easy to add this vitamin into my morning routine...who doesn't like candy?!

-bkr Water Bottle - any water bottle will do but it's important to keep yourself (and the baby) hydrated.

-Get moving with some new sneakers! I tried to stay as active as possible throughout my pregnancy and it helped keep my energy up and excess weight gain down. I gained a total of 30lbs but I know it was needed for my baby to grow and to be healthy. I loved doing yoga and other maternity workouts but walking is great too -- and a wonderful way for you and your partner to spend quality time together.

-Read: Secrets of The Mommyhood: Everything I wish someone had told me about pregnancy, childbirth and having a baby - This was the most entertaining and helpful book I read, it was filled with a lot of useful tips. (I also liked Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care for more practical advice). 

-Write down memories in a Welcome Baby Book before you're too sleep deprived to remember how you felt when you were pregnant. 

-Once you hit the second trimester you probably should switch to sleeping to your side at night to avoid backaches. I used the Bump Nest Pregnancy Pillow for the majority of my pregnancy and it helped me stay on my side throughout the night. A regular body pillow works too!

-And remember to keep your maternity wardrobe simple and dress in layers! 

What are your pregnancy favorites?

-xo-
Jillian