Pregnancy Survival Kit

Pregnancy is a beautiful, special time in a women's life. A special gift we have been given...but hey lets face it, sometimes this gift can feel like a curse! As wonderful and special as pregnancy can be, it is also stressful on our body and minds. Worry not readers! Here you will find what you need to survive these "special" 9 months of your life.

Prenatal Pillow

Ah. Don't you feel comfier already just looking at how relaxed these women are? Pregnancy is known to interfere with a comfortable sleep. A common complaint is being so sore you toss and turn all night. I can speak from experience and say that it is a blessing! A huge relief! Nothing feels better on a prego's back than a pillow between the legs and all around for that matter. So what if it takes up most of the bed, if it helps you rest at night, your partner may just have to deal. 

Stretch Mark Prevention Cream

A good stretch mark cream is key into helping assure your body will return to normal (or as close to normal as possible.) Stretch mark creams (such as Palmer's Cocoa Butter) include ingredients that is suppose to help the elasticity of skin during pregnancy. There is also products such as Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy, that are used to diminish the visibility of stretch marks if they appear. These products (such as Mederma) include Cepalin (onion extract) & Centella Asiatica, that are suppose to soften scar tissue and improve skins color and texture.

Sleepy Tea

As hard as it may be, a good nights sleep is very important to our body and mind. I would recommend cuddling up with a nice hot cup of sleepy tea before bed. However I must add, that drinking tea with chamomile while pregnant is quite controversial. They say chamomile can make the uterus contract. Many however, swear by this natural remedy to help our body relax into sleep. Give a quick call to your pediatrician to get his/her opinion. If they give the a'ok, try Celestial Seasoning's Sleepytime Herbal Tea.

A Good Support System

Positive support is one of the most important things to have while pregnant. Whether it be a husband, partner, family member or friend, having someone who will be committed to your needs is vital. Someone to laugh with you, share special moments, and take care of you is important to making you feel happy and stress free. Having someone who is willing to cook, help with light cleaning and provide massage's ; ) will be a blessing, and allow you to relax a bit.

An Outfit that Feels Good, and Makes You Feel Good 

Let's face it, pregnancy doesnt always make us feel beautiful. There will come a time when our clothes dont fit right anymore, they make us feel huge, they are uncomfortable and annoying. That's why it is very important to have a maternity outfit that you love. For those day's you dont feel quite up to par. Having an outfit you always feel good in will save you from spending hours digging through your closet for something to wear.