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Pregnancy- what to get, what to forget
By an Amazon.com customer
The Perfect Pregnancy WorkoutThe Perfect Pregnancy Workout
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $18.00
This will kick your butt right into being ready for childbirth! Check with your MD/ midwife before partaking
GABRIALLA Graduated Compression Maternity Pantyhose, Compression 20-30 mmHgGABRIALLA Graduated Compression Maternity Pantyhose, Compression 20-30 mmHg
Buy new: $28.35
These are really helpful for swollen ankles and achy legs
Basq NYC Resilient Belly OilBasq NYC Resilient Belly Oil
Smells great but I am not sure if it is worth the price- I would stick to regular lotions/ oils and those aren't even guaranteed to do the trick
Sleep Bra - Maternity / NursingSleep Bra - Maternity / Nursing
Buy new: $9.95
This is so helpful for sore breasts- I plan to use it post pregnancy for nursing as well
Leachco Back 'N Belly - Contoured Body Pillow - IvoryLeachco Back 'N Belly - Contoured Body Pillow - Ivory
Buy new: $54.99
If you are going to buy anything off of this list buy this- it changed my life! I can sleep again (I used to be a tummy or back sleeper)
DEX Products Pregnancy Pillow PP-01DEX Products Pregnancy Pillow PP-01
Buy new: $6.77
this was worthless to me- spend the bucks and by the leachco
Your Labor of Love (A spiritual companion for expectant mothers)Your Labor of Love (A spiritual companion for expectant mothers)
Buy used from: $1.00
If your Catholic or Christian this is a great guide during pregnancy to deal with many of the spiritual aspects of this process
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised EditionNatural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $8.74
Great illustrations to go along with Bradley Method Husband Coached Childbirth
Husband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural ChildbirthHusband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $0.32
the method I plan to use and have heard great success from
Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and ChildbirthBelly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $3.04
This book is funny but thats about it, it isn't super helpful but if you are looking for something not so informational, just more entertaining than this is your book
What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third EditionWhat to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi Murkoff
Buy used from: $0.01
This book is really not needed if you have internet access- the what to expect website has all of the same information, but more easy to access
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) by La Leche League International
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $7.98
This covers all of the basics, there is a lot more info out there but this is a great starting point. Breastfeeding is best- this may help you stick with it
Instant Cold Perineal Pack, 4.25" x 14", 24/csInstant Cold Perineal Pack, 4.25" x 14", 24/cs
Buy new: $32.99
I plan to use these after delivery (the first 48 hours)- likely a heating pad after that