My Pregnancy Must-haves

Me at 33 Weeks

As soon as some women fall pregnant, they rush out and buy every maternity item advertised. I tried hard to resist this urge as it doesn’t fit in with my cost per use, longevity beliefs. As a conscious consumer, I want to get as much use out of my purchases as possible. I avoid throwing things out unless it’s in tatters. I donate or pass on things to others.

With that in mind, here are my pregnancy must-haves suggestions on getting the most out of your nine months maternity journey and saving money and unnecessary buying in the process.

• Bellybean Maternity Pillow - It’s $72 and worth every cent! It will save your sleep and once baby comes you can use it for breast feeding as well.

• Bonds maternity singlets + feeding bras - they are so comfortable and also double as feeding singlets/bras once bub is born

• Belly Oil - I’ve been using La Clinica’s Stretch Mark oil (there’s also the Organic for Mum Stretch Mark Belly Oil) and also Belly Oil from Willow By the Sea which smells divine!

• Belly Band Pant Button Extender - This pant button extender adapts to regular jeans and pants so you can wear your regular clothing longer throughout pregnancy. I didn’t use it as much in my early pregnancy but now towards the end I have used it a lot and can even wear my beloved Everlane High Waisted wide leg pants still! Purchase from here or Target. It’s a worth while and affordable accessory to purchase.

• Skincare - Early during pregnancy my skin was glowing but now late in the pregnancy I have had hormonal breakouts and pigmentation around my chin. For this I’ve been taking Chinese herbs as well as using Biologi face serum. I also always ensure I’m wearing sunscreen everyday and applying lip balm. I am currently using and loving the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Facial Sunscreen and Sheen Screen SPF 30 Lipbalm

• Thinx Period Panties - I have been wearing my Thinx period underwear during pregnancy as it’s helped with the extra discharge your body produces. So much better environmentally than throwing out liners.

• Hand Sanitisers - I carry hand sanitiser with me wherever I go. I love the Thankyou hand sanister. The Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash is lovely too!

• Pregnancy belts—they’re not sexy, but they save backs. I started wearing one at 35 weeks when I found my back was getting really sore.

If you’re pregnant or have been pregnant, what are your pregnancy must-haves?

Lei xx