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Belly-bar, Crunchy Nuts & Berries, 1.59 Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)Belly-bar, Crunchy Nuts & Berries, 1.59 Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $23.63
I absolutely love these bars! They are really delicious, and carry the vitamin equivalent of a prenatal, including the DHA. Plus, they go down very easily during the 'morning sickness' phase, while my prenatal vitamins tended to come right back up. Crunchy Nuts & Berries is my favorite, with sweet blueberries, etc. in them. I even packed a few into my labor bag!
Rainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count BottleRainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count Bottle
Buy new: $15.69
I tried about 5 different types of prenatal vitamins, and kept throwing up or getting heartburn from them. The Rainbow Light was advertised as gentle on the stomach, so I tried it out. Am I ever glad that I did! I can take these easily without getting sick - I have even taken them on an empty stomach with no problems. They're wonderful!
What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th EditionWhat to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition by Heidi Murkoff
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.92
Great book, and great website that goes with it. I kept it by my bedside.
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second EditionThe Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition by Armin A. Brott
Buy new: $8.60 / Used from: $0.01
The only baby book I managed to get my husband to read. I tried the dry ones and the funny ones, but this one had a balance of both medical info and humor that worked.
Your Pregnancy Day by Day: Watch Your Baby Grow as You Enjoy a Healthy PregnancyYour Pregnancy Day by Day: Watch Your Baby Grow as You Enjoy a Healthy Pregnancy by Stuart Campbell
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $0.80
Not a necessity, but I looked at it throughout my pregnancy. For each day of your pregnancy, there is an ultrasound picture of what your baby looks like, along with a little paragraph about his/her development. Each week, there is a summary of baby's size and measurements. It's cute, informative, and interesting.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete GuidePregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
Buy new: $10.80 / Used from: $2.37
This book recommended by my OB/GYN. It has a lot of knowledge, I read it pretty much from cover to cover.
Hand Exercisers - Eggsercizer - Standard Size - 1 eachHand Exercisers - Eggsercizer - Standard Size - 1 each
Buy new: $8.34
'What does this have to do with my pregnancy?' you wonder. Well, I got carpal tunnel syndrome in my 2nd trimester; it is very common during pregnancy. I would wake up from a night of sleep with sore hands (and puffy feet, sigh). Squeezing on these relieved a lot of the swelling and soreness within a few minutes. Plus, they are handy for use in labor - rather than crunching your coach's hand!
Valeo Burst Resistant 65cm Body Ball (Green)Valeo Burst Resistant 65cm Body Ball (Green)
Buy new: $16.47
By my third trimester, sitting in a normal desk/office chair would hurt my pelvis and/or back. Exercise balls were recommended by my hospital and several books, so I got one. What a relief! It is very comfortable, helps with the back and pelvic pain, and even helps get baby into position during your final weeks. During labor, the ball can help move baby to engage.
Tums E-X-Extra Strength Formula, 330 Tablets Tropical FruitTums E-X-Extra Strength Formula, 330 Tablets Tropical Fruit
Buy new: $13.99
Yeah, you're going to go through a lot of these. I recommend carrying a travel size bottle in your purse.
Pregnancy for DummiesPregnancy for Dummies
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $1.61
My husband didn't want to read my pregnancy books, and I can understand that, they're pretty boring. However, condensing the info into a video was palatable. This DVD comes in 4 lessons - the three trimesters and labor/delivery.
Due Dads: The Man's Survival Guide to PregnancyDue Dads: The Man's Survival Guide to Pregnancy
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $3.49
Cute DVD, it had a few laughs for both of us. My husband seemed to find it pretty hilarious, and it shot in some useful info for him in between the laughs!