When a woman is pregnant it’s a very special time in her life. But sadly the woman is often overlooked in favor of the upcoming baby. While it’s an exciting time for everyone involved a woman can often feel left out of the excitement. After all its about the new baby. Here are a list of ideas you can get for the mom to make her life a little bit easier.
Pregnancy is a beautiful time, but often a woman feels less then glamorous. Giving her the gift of a day at the spa is a wonderful idea. Getting pampered with a manicure, pedicure and massage can do wonders to make a woman feel rejuvenated. Often times an at home spa kit is appreciated as well. Bath salts, bubble bath, some nice smelling lotion and perfume is another welcome gift. There are also different creams available to help and heal stretch marks, a mom to be may be very excited to receive such a gift. Other ideas to pamper her include a nice soft robe and slippers, some relaxing music, or a movie she doesn’t have but loves.
At a time when a woman should be embracing the changes that pregnancy is creating, many hide behind too large tee-shirts and mens clothes. A gift certificate for a maternity store may be just up her alley. Maternity clothes can be quite expensive considering they will be worn for less then a year. Some quality clothing can go through several pregnancies with ease. Giving her a card will ensure that she can pick out clothes to her taste. A belly band is another idea. This band can be worn over pants that aren’t maternity to hold them closed. It can also be worn late in pregnancy under the shirt so that the bottom part of the belly is not exposed.
A few fun books about being pregnant can lighten her mood and make her feel at home with the changes going on. Knowing your not alone when pregnant is a huge gift. Great books include “The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy” “Frankly Pregnant” by Stacy Quarty Miriam Greene “Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth” by Jenny McCarthy are all highly recommended books.
Remembering your pregnancy is important to every mother. Remembering when she first felt those kicks and rolls. Finding out the sex, or deciding not to. Confessing her fears and telling her excitements. A journal is great for those reasons. Giving her a journal can help her record those memories to cherish for years to come. Along those same lines, consider buying her the gift of maternity portraits. Done in the third trimester, generally around 34 weeks, maternity portraits are another way to remember her pregnancy and the changes that it brought. A belly cast kit is another special gift, This is a plaster that you form over the pregnant belly that when hardened keeps it shape. A scrapbook kit is another idea. Getting the book and some paper and enhancements to go with it can keep her occupied for a good part of her pregnancy.
Another idea is a body pillow. There are some specifically made for pregnancy and there are plain body pillows. A pregnant woman often has a hard time falling and staying asleep. Having a body pillow to prop her legs up on, or to wrap around her to provide extra back support can be a wonderful thing. This can serve another purpose after the baby comes, to help with breast and or bottle feeding support.
Another gift is the gift of service. You can buy a certificate for house cleaning so she doesn’t have to think about it when very tired late in pregnancy or after the baby is born. Or offer up baby sitting, make some meals that she can easily reheat. Drop by to listen, pregnancy is a very emotion filled time in which sometimes a mother to be could really use a sympathetic ear. Or offer to treat her to dinner or a movie. Having some time with her friends may make her feel appreciated and remember that she is a woman first.
A more expensive gift is a digital camera of her own. She will be able to take her own pregnancy pictures as well as take pictures of her new baby right away. Having a digital camera is easy without the stress of dropping of film, waiting for it, picking it up and finding some of your pictures are out of focus. She can see the pictures right away without waiting. It also makes those “oops” pictures disappear.
Most women appreciate the thoughtfulness of an gift, but if you are unsure if she would like something, you can always ask the advice of her partner or family members. You may even be able to surprise her with an even larger gift if you plan together. Keep her tastes in mind and you cant go wrong with getting her a gift that makes her feel pampered and special.
