Comfort Gift Guide — Celebrating Expectant Mothers

Heather - SarahLovesSparkles Sister
Trimester Talk
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5 min readMar 15, 2021

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It’s time to talk about the real superheroes of the world. That’s right, I’m talking about expectant mothers. While the world swoons over the upcoming baby, let’s not forget about the real superstar making it all happen. It’s one of the world’s most important roles and there is no better way to celebrate her than making her feel loved.

Motherhood, whether it’s your first time or one of many, it presents its fair share of challenges. The discomforts, pains, and everything in between are real and there are products out there to help you through every step.

These products are some of my favorites out there because they do a great job of celebrating expecting mothers in a way that makes them feel like the superstars that they truly are.

Bandelettes

Photo by Heather Spears of Bandelettes

No one likes the skin on skin rub causing breaded chafing. It’s one of the most uncomfortable things and something that gets even more apparent when expecting a baby. When you are pregnant your body goes through a lot of changes. One of those changes might include the rubbing of upper thighs in an uncomfortable way which causes the embarrassing skin irritation of chafing.

Bandelettes is a brand that makes stylish, effective bands to wear around your upper thighs to prevent chafing. These bands are comfortable and truly unique. With a cooling, attractive appearance you feel good while wearing them. This prevents chafing for anyone but it provides that extra care for pregnant women experiencing the issue for the first time.

SKINEEZ Leggings

One of my favorite brands of leggings is SKINEEZ. Leggings are a pregnancy wardrobe essential and SKINEEZ offers an extra benefit that soars above generic options. These leggings are beneficial to anyone. But they do offer extra compression support which is perfect for pregnancy. They are moisturizing compression leggings that benefit in ways you may have only dreamed of.

SKINEEZ is infused with moisturizing benefits. They are pre-treated with nutrients that leave you feeling soft and refreshed. With natural skin-softening benefits like retinol, shea butter, rosehip oil, and vitamin E, wearing these leggings actually, leaves your legs feeling as soft as you are refreshed.

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit Shoes

Photo by Heather Spears of Skecher GOwalk Arch Fit Shoes (Fun Times)

One of the biggest pains in pregnancy comes in the feet. From swallow sole to toes, the simple task of walking is sometimes the day’s biggest dread. With that being said getting from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ is no less important. Having a great pair of comfortable walking shoes is of the utmost importance.

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit shoes are the perfect pair to fit the bill. With some of the most amazing arch support, you can imagine a light-weight and cool design; these are shoes that feel good on your feet. My sister is expecting a baby and the ease of slipping these shoes on makes it all the easier for her to get them on and go. Their comfort and convenience are nothing sort of impressive. Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit shoes are the perfect pair for getting around during pregnancy.

Belly Bands

Don’t take the belly band for granted. This looks like such an odd product but in reality, its support function eases pain from heavy bellies. When you are pregnant your belly seems to just grow and grow. With each growth, it gets heavier which puts extra strain on the expectant mother’s lower back and abdomen.

Belly bands ease this tension in the heavy months of the second and third trimester. While it might not be the absolute ease you are looking for, it’s a help that can’t be denied. Belly bands truly do work. Some brands offer extra functions like cooling abilities while others focus on extra support. Choose something the best fits you and let the novelty prove this product is worthwhile.

Nyssa Postpartum Comfort Underwear

Photo by Heather Spears of Nyssa Forthwear Underwear

I’ve mentioned this product before and I won’t stop until all expectant mothers know its benefit. Few speak of the troubles that follow pregnancy, the recovery process. But it’s at this time a mother needs the most love, care, and support. Nyssa is the product that shows new moms they matter too with underwear that not only supports this wild time in their life but eases pain. With a pocket in front, these underwear provide the perfect place to insert an ice/heat pack to ease healing pain.

The process of healing is important even when you have a precious new baby to care for. These underwear help you remember self-care while providing an easy way to get your life back to normal and heal. Those sorts of benefits are some of the most important and rarely acknowledged when discussing pregnancy.

The Importance of a 32 Oz Water Bottle

It’s one of the simplest things to think about but it’s extremely important; staying hydrated. Staying hydrated is extra important during pregnancy. Did you know that pregnant people need even more water than the average community? Having a good quality 32 oz water bottle is one of the easiest ways to track how much water you intake. Keeping a large reusable water bottle and refilling it as needed helps you see how much water you take in. That is extremely beneficial to those who are not used to thinking about it.

There are so many great products out there to support people during pregnancy. These are just a few of my very favorite ones. As my sister experiences pregnancy for the first time it’s been a true learning experience for us both. These products are making the process easier as we learn what new and exciting challenges await in the future.

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Heather - SarahLovesSparkles Sister
Trimester Talk

I am a dedicated sister and aunt who navigates the world through family, creative living, and social media. I write for SarahLovesSparkles.