33 Thoughtful Pregnancy Gifts for the Mom-to-Be in Your Life

  • <p>From visiting the doctor, to shopping for must-haves, to baby-proofing the house, <a href="https://www.womansday.com/home/g25224939/best-baby-books/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:future moms" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">future moms</a> have a lot on their plate. Plus, they usually have to do it while enduring some of the uncomfortable physical changes that accompany pregnancy (back pain, swollen feet, and a need to pee 24/7). While you may not be able to tackle everything on her to-do list (and you definitely can’t take away the pregnancies pain), you gave give the mom-to-be in your life one of the many thoughtful gifts to help make the journey to motherhood a little more comfortable and — dare we say — fun. </p><p>Between <a href="https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/g28190361/baby-shower-decorations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baby showers" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">baby showers</a> and gender reveal parties, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to buy a gift for your pregnant friend that will make her pregnancy as smooth and memorable as possible. Whether you’re looking for something practical like a pain-relieving <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/g28071885/pregnancy-body-pillows/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:body pillow" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">body pillow</a>, or something more luxurious like a relaxing milk and honey bath soak, these gifts for pregnant women will meet every need.</p>
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    33 Thoughtful Pregnancy Gifts for the Mom-to-Be in Your Life

    From visiting the doctor, to shopping for must-haves, to baby-proofing the house, future moms have a lot on their plate. Plus, they usually have to do it while enduring some of the uncomfortable physical changes that accompany pregnancy (back pain, swollen feet, and a need to pee 24/7). While you may not be able to tackle everything on her to-do list (and you definitely can’t take away the pregnancies pain), you gave give the mom-to-be in your life one of the many thoughtful gifts to help make the journey to motherhood a little more comfortable and — dare we say — fun.

    Between baby showers and gender reveal parties, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to buy a gift for your pregnant friend that will make her pregnancy as smooth and memorable as possible. Whether you’re looking for something practical like a pain-relieving body pillow, or something more luxurious like a relaxing milk and honey bath soak, these gifts for pregnant women will meet every need.

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    Yo Mama To Be Gift Box

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    Satisfy her pregnancy cravings and have a little bit of fun with this gift box that comes with a pickle-scented candle and some soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies.

  • <p><strong>Dawn Dais</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$9.05</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1580054846?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This hilarious guide to the first 52 weeks of motherhood will put any mom-to-be in a <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/g2008/how-to-be-happy-everyday/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:good mood" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">good mood</a>, while also helping her through the new role. </p>
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    'The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year' By Dawn Dais

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    This hilarious guide to the first 52 weeks of motherhood will put any mom-to-be in a good mood, while also helping her through the new role.

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  • <p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$25.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmoms-survival-pack&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>There are few things a new mom needs more than a day to relax, and this kit has everything she’ll need to find her zen, like a soothing lavender mist, floral mineral bath salt, and belly butter. </p>
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    Mom's Survival Pack

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    There are few things a new mom needs more than a day to relax, and this kit has everything she’ll need to find her zen, like a soothing lavender mist, floral mineral bath salt, and belly butter.

  • <p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$12.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fpearhead-sonogram-frame--small%2F001-92726-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dgifts-mom%26dwvar_001-92726-000-001_color%3D006-92726-98%23sz%3D24%26start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>Help displays the first (of many) <a href="https://www.womansday.com/relationships/family-friends/news/a50126/baby-clapping-during-ultrasound/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sonogram" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">sonogram</a> with this simple wooden frame that has "Love at First Sight" inscribed on the mat. Mom can repurpose the frame once the baby arrives, subbing the sonogram pick with the first photo of her newborn. </p>
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    Pearhead Sonogram Frame

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    Help displays the first (of many) sonogram with this simple wooden frame that has "Love at First Sight" inscribed on the mat. Mom can repurpose the frame once the baby arrives, subbing the sonogram pick with the first photo of her newborn.

  • <p><strong>PLUME</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$15.26</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735213682?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Your pregnant friend may not have a ton of free time, so you want to make those precious moments count. Complete with quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and mazes, this activity book with amuse her throughout the long nine months. </p>
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    'The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People'

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    Your pregnant friend may not have a ton of free time, so you want to make those precious moments count. Complete with quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and mazes, this activity book with amuse her throughout the long nine months.

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  • <p><strong>ElderNHoneyCoGifts</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$32.19</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F190255649%2Fmom-to-be-pregnancy-gift-maternity&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Comfort any mom-to-be with this gift set that includes belly butter, magnesium lotion, anti-nausea tea, and a bath soak.</p>
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    Pregnancy Gift Basket

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    Comfort any mom-to-be with this gift set that includes belly butter, magnesium lotion, anti-nausea tea, and a bath soak.

  • <p><strong>Prynt</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSDSZ6J?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>A new parent is going to want to capture every moment leading up to and after the birth of their new baby. This instant photo printer will let them print out endless photos to keep in their wallet, on their fridge, or in a frame.</p>
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    Instant Photo Printer

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    A new parent is going to want to capture every moment leading up to and after the birth of their new baby. This instant photo printer will let them print out endless photos to keep in their wallet, on their fridge, or in a frame.

  • <p><strong>Harmony Life</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$39.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4JYTFR?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Diaper bags are a necessity for any expecting mother, but a diaper bag that will let her stay hands-free is even better.</p>
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    Diaper Bag Backpack

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    Diaper bags are a necessity for any expecting mother, but a diaper bag that will let her stay hands-free is even better.

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  • <p><strong>Lea Redmond</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$12.16</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/145213295X?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Filled with 12 prompts, this letter book acts as a paper time capsule. It encourages new mothers to write down their baby's important moments starting <a href="https://www.womansday.com/relationships/family-friends/g2847/best-birth-photos-2017/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:from birth" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">from birth</a>. And the book is small enough to keep in her bag so she can write notes to her little one on the go. </p>
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    'Letters to My Baby'

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    Filled with 12 prompts, this letter book acts as a paper time capsule. It encourages new mothers to write down their baby's important moments starting from birth. And the book is small enough to keep in her bag so she can write notes to her little one on the go.

  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$21.45</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1907048480?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Help her count down to the special day with this <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/g3335/pregnancy-week-by-week/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pregnancy tracker." class="link rapid-noclick-resp">pregnancy tracker.</a> According to reviews, it provides lots of extra space for her to write down personal notes for each milestone in the pregnancy. </p>
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    Bump to Birthday, Pregnancy & First Year Baby Journal : an award-winning journal / diary to help you hold onto memories of the growing bump, the birth & the first year with your baby

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    Help her count down to the special day with this pregnancy tracker. According to reviews, it provides lots of extra space for her to write down personal notes for each milestone in the pregnancy.

  • <p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$14.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fbella-b-tummy-honey-butter%2F001-93063-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dgifts-beauty%26dwvar_001-93063-000-001_color%3D006-93063-99%23start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>This light, non-greasy cream will <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/a58535/christina-depino-itchy-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:soothe itchy tummies" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">soothe itchy tummies</a> and prevent stretch marks. It was designed by a mom who remained stretch mark-free for three years after kids so you know it works. </p>
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    Bella B Tummy Honey Butter

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    This light, non-greasy cream will soothe itchy tummies and prevent stretch marks. It was designed by a mom who remained stretch mark-free for three years after kids so you know it works.

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  • <p><strong>JMCreations18</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$11.50</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F657018523%2Fnew-mom-gift-new-mom-wine-glass-new&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Available in 16 colors (including some glitter options), this glass is the great gift for a person who had to go without their favorite vino for months. Pair it with a bottle of her favorite wine for the perfect post-birth gift. </p>
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    "I've Waiting 9 Months" Glass

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    Available in 16 colors (including some glitter options), this glass is the great gift for a person who had to go without their favorite vino for months. Pair it with a bottle of her favorite wine for the perfect post-birth gift.

  • <p><strong>Natalie Bovis Nelsen</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$17.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599214547?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnant moms can host fabulous parties, too! This recipe book offers the perfect mix of <a href="https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g2036/non-alcoholic-drinks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:non-alcoholic drink recipes" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">non-alcoholic drink recipes</a> for those expecting and can't have booze.</p>
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    'Preggatinis: Mixology For The Mom-To-Be' By Natalie Bovis Nelsen

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    Pregnant moms can host fabulous parties, too! This recipe book offers the perfect mix of non-alcoholic drink recipes for those expecting and can't have booze.

  • <p><strong>MadeMother</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$17.48</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JL0SJAC?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>These compression socks work wonders for <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/a23271025/when-are-women-most-fertile/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pregnant women" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">pregnant women</a> who experience leg and foot pain or swelling. The medical grade gradual compression makes for great quality and a comfortable fit for any momma looking for some relief. </p>
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    Pregnancy Compression Socks

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    These compression socks work wonders for pregnant women who experience leg and foot pain or swelling. The medical grade gradual compression makes for great quality and a comfortable fit for any momma looking for some relief.

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  • <p><strong>Potter Style</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$24.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804185808?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Part planner, part journal, this book will help moms-to-be document their pregnancy. They can use it to track changes, appointments, and to-dos, while also storing the mementos they'll collect along the way. </p>
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    The Bump Pregnancy Planner & Journal

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    Part planner, part journal, this book will help moms-to-be document their pregnancy. They can use it to track changes, appointments, and to-dos, while also storing the mementos they'll collect along the way.

  • <p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$26.24</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fhooded-cozy-sleep-maternity-robe%2F006-95104-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dnursing-sleepwear%26dwvar_006-95104-000-001_color%3D006-95104-45%23start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>Reviewers describe this rob as "amazingly comfortable," "soft," and "warm," — all things people want to feel when pregnant. And, as an added bonus, it can be worn long after the baby is born. </p>
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    Hooded Cozy Sleep Maternity Robe

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    Reviewers describe this rob as "amazingly comfortable," "soft," and "warm," — all things people want to feel when pregnant. And, as an added bonus, it can be worn long after the baby is born.

  • <p><strong>Pink Stork</strong></p><p>target.com</p><p><strong>$11.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/pink-stork-organic-ginger-tea-bags-30-ct/-/A-51650718" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Dozens of reviewers say this ginger-based tea provides much-needed relief when the morning sickness hits. It also helps with hydration, which is important for mom and baby. </p>
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    Morning Sickness Relief

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    Dozens of reviewers say this ginger-based tea provides much-needed relief when the morning sickness hits. It also helps with hydration, which is important for mom and baby.

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  • <p><strong>MadOliveShop</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$14.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F480456667%2Fmama-bear-mug-baby-shower-mug-gift-for&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This adorable mug can be customized with the baby's birth year or mom’s favorite color. Bundle it with some <a href="https://www.womansday.com/life/g2906/coffee-grounds-uses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:coffee beans" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">coffee beans</a> for a truly thoughtful gift. Best part is, it’s microwave and dishwasher safe so she can sip in peace knowing her precious mug will go unharmed. </p>
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    Mama Bear Mug

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    This adorable mug can be customized with the baby's birth year or mom’s favorite color. Bundle it with some coffee beans for a truly thoughtful gift. Best part is, it’s microwave and dishwasher safe so she can sip in peace knowing her precious mug will go unharmed.

  • <p><strong>ANGEL MATERNITY</strong></p><p>nordstrom.com</p><p><strong>$99.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Fangel-maternity-floral-maternity-nursing-kimono-pajamas-baby-blanket-set%2F5152954&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Mom won't want to change out of this extra-comfy pajama set. It includes pants with an elastic waistband and a robe-style top, which will come in handy should she decide to breastfeed. </p>
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    Floral Maternity/Nursing Pajamas

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    Mom won't want to change out of this extra-comfy pajama set. It includes pants with an elastic waistband and a robe-style top, which will come in handy should she decide to breastfeed.

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    CALMING SHOWER STEAMERS GIFT SET

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  • <p><strong>UncommonGoods</strong></p><p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$30.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmy-family-cookbook&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Does the mom-to-be come from a family that loves to cook? Gather some of their beloved recipes and put them in this customizable cookbook. She can save it for years and eventually pass it down to her child.</p>
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    My Family Cookbook

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  • <p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$44.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmantra-bracelets&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Motherhood is full of days where you think you’re doing everything wrong. These mantra bracelets serve as a reminder that there’s no such thing as the perfect mom, and she’s doing a good job. Plus, the brass finish makes it the perfect statement piece for any outfit.</p>
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    Mantra Bracelets

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    Motherhood is full of days where you think you’re doing everything wrong. These mantra bracelets serve as a reminder that there’s no such thing as the perfect mom, and she’s doing a good job. Plus, the brass finish makes it the perfect statement piece for any outfit.

  • <p><strong>BlushingLotusByT</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$19.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F865514825%2Fcustom-makeup-bag-sassy-canvas-toiletry&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This clutch is the perfect reminder that Mom is the boss — in the office and at home. Although it's mean to be a makeup bag, it's also great for storing pacifiers, bottle nipples, and other tiny baby essentials.</p>
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    "Boss Lady" Clutch

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    This clutch is the perfect reminder that Mom is the boss — in the office and at home. Although it's mean to be a makeup bag, it's also great for storing pacifiers, bottle nipples, and other tiny baby essentials.

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  • <p><strong>BasketCasebyAmanda</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$35.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F796099672%2Fdate-night-baskets&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>If mom-to-be is craving candy, save them a trip to the convenience store with this snack basket. You can indicate their favorite treats so the seller knows exactly what to provide.</p>
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    Snack Basket

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  • <p><strong>NEOM</strong></p><p>beautybay.com</p><p><strong>$18.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fneom%2Ftranquillity-scented-candle%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnancy can be stressful. Help her find some peace with the scent of tranquility throughout the home. And with a blend of 19 essential oils, her senses will be in heaven.</p>
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    Tranquillity Scented Candle

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    Pregnancy can be stressful. Help her find some peace with the scent of tranquility throughout the home. And with a blend of 19 essential oils, her senses will be in heaven.

  • <p><strong>Resilience Gives</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$20.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DG58473?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Available in four patterns, these no-slip socks are made with aloe-infused feathered nylon and merino wool on the outside, ensuring that she’ll be extra cozy in (what’s often) a cold hospital.</p>
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    Double Layer Non-Slip Socks

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    Available in four patterns, these no-slip socks are made with aloe-infused feathered nylon and merino wool on the outside, ensuring that she’ll be extra cozy in (what’s often) a cold hospital.

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  • <p><strong>EBI POSTPARTUM</strong></p><p>nordstrom.com</p><p><strong>$45.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Febi-postpartum-the-bath-soak%2F5690315&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnancy and delivery take a toll on the body. Help a new mom recover (and relax) with this bath blend of herbs that help that repair and cleanse the perineal tissues. </p>
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    Postpartum Bath Soak

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    Pregnancy and delivery take a toll on the body. Help a new mom recover (and relax) with this bath blend of herbs that help that repair and cleanse the perineal tissues.

  • <p><strong>8 reviews</strong></p><p>cratejoy.com</p><p><strong>$44.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cratejoy.com%2Fsubscription-box%2Fmental-wealth-box%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>There is a lot of anxiety that comes with pregnancy and motherhood. This box contains curated items that provides knowledge, tools, and practical activities to better help people understand and handle mental health ailments. </p>
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    The Mental Wealth Box

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  • <p>westelm.com</p><p><strong>$30.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westelm.com%2Fproducts%2Frainbow-snow-globe-d6902&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>If the mom-to-be is welcoming a rainbow baby, this snow globe will remind her that celebration can follow sorrow and life can emerge after loss.</p>
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    Rainbow Snow Globe

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  • <p><strong>Pursonic</strong></p><p>wayfair.com</p><p><strong>$31.90</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fdecor-pillows%2Fpdp%2Fpursonic-14-piece-100-pure-essential-aromatherapy-oils-gift-set-pdsc1009.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Turn her home into a welcoming sanctuary with some essential oils. (They might even mask the scent that’s giving her horrible morning sickness.) With 14 different oils to choose from she’ll never grow bored.</p>
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    Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set

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  • <p><strong>Kate Aspen</strong></p><p>wayfair.com</p><p><strong>$14.90</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fhome%2Fpdp%2Fkate-aspen-spa-tumbler-gift-set-lbhq1227.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This spa set is just what a mom-to-be (and new mom) needs. Complete with a nail file, loofah, and socks that demand a foot rub, she'll be relaxing in no time.</p>
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    Spa Set

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    "I'm Making a Human" Mug

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    She’ll start each morning with a laugh and feeling accomplished with the reminder that she can check off the most important item on the to-do list. This 11 ounce microwavable mug is big enough to enjoy her favorite hot drink.

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    Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow

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<p>From visiting the doctor, to shopping for must-haves, to baby-proofing the house, <a href="https://www.womansday.com/home/g25224939/best-baby-books/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:future moms" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">future moms</a> have a lot on their plate. Plus, they usually have to do it while enduring some of the uncomfortable physical changes that accompany pregnancy (back pain, swollen feet, and a need to pee 24/7). While you may not be able to tackle everything on her to-do list (and you definitely can’t take away the pregnancies pain), you gave give the mom-to-be in your life one of the many thoughtful gifts to help make the journey to motherhood a little more comfortable and — dare we say — fun. </p><p>Between <a href="https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/g28190361/baby-shower-decorations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baby showers" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">baby showers</a> and gender reveal parties, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to buy a gift for your pregnant friend that will make her pregnancy as smooth and memorable as possible. Whether you’re looking for something practical like a pain-relieving <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/g28071885/pregnancy-body-pillows/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:body pillow" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">body pillow</a>, or something more luxurious like a relaxing milk and honey bath soak, these gifts for pregnant women will meet every need.</p>
<p><strong>ConfettiGiftCompany</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$28.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F512434931%2Fmini-yo-mama-to-be-gift-box-pregnancy&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Satisfy her pregnancy cravings and have a little bit of fun with this gift box that comes with a pickle-scented candle and some soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies. </p>
<p><strong>Dawn Dais</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$9.05</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1580054846?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This hilarious guide to the first 52 weeks of motherhood will put any mom-to-be in a <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/g2008/how-to-be-happy-everyday/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:good mood" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">good mood</a>, while also helping her through the new role. </p>
<p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$25.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmoms-survival-pack&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>There are few things a new mom needs more than a day to relax, and this kit has everything she’ll need to find her zen, like a soothing lavender mist, floral mineral bath salt, and belly butter. </p>
<p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$12.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fpearhead-sonogram-frame--small%2F001-92726-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dgifts-mom%26dwvar_001-92726-000-001_color%3D006-92726-98%23sz%3D24%26start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>Help displays the first (of many) <a href="https://www.womansday.com/relationships/family-friends/news/a50126/baby-clapping-during-ultrasound/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sonogram" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">sonogram</a> with this simple wooden frame that has "Love at First Sight" inscribed on the mat. Mom can repurpose the frame once the baby arrives, subbing the sonogram pick with the first photo of her newborn. </p>
<p><strong>PLUME</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$15.26</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735213682?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Your pregnant friend may not have a ton of free time, so you want to make those precious moments count. Complete with quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and mazes, this activity book with amuse her throughout the long nine months. </p>
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<p><strong>Prynt</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSDSZ6J?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>A new parent is going to want to capture every moment leading up to and after the birth of their new baby. This instant photo printer will let them print out endless photos to keep in their wallet, on their fridge, or in a frame.</p>
<p><strong>Harmony Life</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$39.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4JYTFR?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Diaper bags are a necessity for any expecting mother, but a diaper bag that will let her stay hands-free is even better.</p>
<p><strong>Lea Redmond</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$12.16</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/145213295X?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Filled with 12 prompts, this letter book acts as a paper time capsule. It encourages new mothers to write down their baby's important moments starting <a href="https://www.womansday.com/relationships/family-friends/g2847/best-birth-photos-2017/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:from birth" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">from birth</a>. And the book is small enough to keep in her bag so she can write notes to her little one on the go. </p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$21.45</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1907048480?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Help her count down to the special day with this <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/g3335/pregnancy-week-by-week/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pregnancy tracker." class="link rapid-noclick-resp">pregnancy tracker.</a> According to reviews, it provides lots of extra space for her to write down personal notes for each milestone in the pregnancy. </p>
<p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$14.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fbella-b-tummy-honey-butter%2F001-93063-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dgifts-beauty%26dwvar_001-93063-000-001_color%3D006-93063-99%23start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>This light, non-greasy cream will <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/a58535/christina-depino-itchy-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:soothe itchy tummies" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">soothe itchy tummies</a> and prevent stretch marks. It was designed by a mom who remained stretch mark-free for three years after kids so you know it works. </p>
<p><strong>JMCreations18</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$11.50</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F657018523%2Fnew-mom-gift-new-mom-wine-glass-new&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Available in 16 colors (including some glitter options), this glass is the great gift for a person who had to go without their favorite vino for months. Pair it with a bottle of her favorite wine for the perfect post-birth gift. </p>
<p><strong>Natalie Bovis Nelsen</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$17.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599214547?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnant moms can host fabulous parties, too! This recipe book offers the perfect mix of <a href="https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g2036/non-alcoholic-drinks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:non-alcoholic drink recipes" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">non-alcoholic drink recipes</a> for those expecting and can't have booze.</p>
<p><strong>MadeMother</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$17.48</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JL0SJAC?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>These compression socks work wonders for <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/a23271025/when-are-women-most-fertile/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pregnant women" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">pregnant women</a> who experience leg and foot pain or swelling. The medical grade gradual compression makes for great quality and a comfortable fit for any momma looking for some relief. </p>
<p><strong>Potter Style</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$24.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804185808?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Part planner, part journal, this book will help moms-to-be document their pregnancy. They can use it to track changes, appointments, and to-dos, while also storing the mementos they'll collect along the way. </p>
<p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>motherhood.com</p><p><strong>$26.24</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherhood.com%2Fhooded-cozy-sleep-maternity-robe%2F006-95104-000-001.html%3Fcgid%3Dnursing-sleepwear%26dwvar_006-95104-000-001_color%3D006-95104-45%23start%3D1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>Reviewers describe this rob as "amazingly comfortable," "soft," and "warm," — all things people want to feel when pregnant. And, as an added bonus, it can be worn long after the baby is born. </p>
<p><strong>Pink Stork</strong></p><p>target.com</p><p><strong>$11.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/pink-stork-organic-ginger-tea-bags-30-ct/-/A-51650718" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Dozens of reviewers say this ginger-based tea provides much-needed relief when the morning sickness hits. It also helps with hydration, which is important for mom and baby. </p>
<p><strong>MadOliveShop</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$14.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F480456667%2Fmama-bear-mug-baby-shower-mug-gift-for&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This adorable mug can be customized with the baby's birth year or mom’s favorite color. Bundle it with some <a href="https://www.womansday.com/life/g2906/coffee-grounds-uses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:coffee beans" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">coffee beans</a> for a truly thoughtful gift. Best part is, it’s microwave and dishwasher safe so she can sip in peace knowing her precious mug will go unharmed. </p>
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<p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$48.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fcalming-shower-steamers-gift-set&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p>
<p><strong>UncommonGoods</strong></p><p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$30.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmy-family-cookbook&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Does the mom-to-be come from a family that loves to cook? Gather some of their beloved recipes and put them in this customizable cookbook. She can save it for years and eventually pass it down to her child.</p>
<p>uncommongoods.com</p><p><strong>$44.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmantra-bracelets&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Motherhood is full of days where you think you’re doing everything wrong. These mantra bracelets serve as a reminder that there’s no such thing as the perfect mom, and she’s doing a good job. Plus, the brass finish makes it the perfect statement piece for any outfit.</p>
<p><strong>BlushingLotusByT</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$19.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F865514825%2Fcustom-makeup-bag-sassy-canvas-toiletry&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This clutch is the perfect reminder that Mom is the boss — in the office and at home. Although it's mean to be a makeup bag, it's also great for storing pacifiers, bottle nipples, and other tiny baby essentials.</p>
<p><strong>BasketCasebyAmanda</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$35.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F796099672%2Fdate-night-baskets&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>If mom-to-be is craving candy, save them a trip to the convenience store with this snack basket. You can indicate their favorite treats so the seller knows exactly what to provide.</p>
<p><strong>NEOM</strong></p><p>beautybay.com</p><p><strong>$18.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fneom%2Ftranquillity-scented-candle%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnancy can be stressful. Help her find some peace with the scent of tranquility throughout the home. And with a blend of 19 essential oils, her senses will be in heaven.</p>
<p><strong>Resilience Gives</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$20.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DG58473?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10070.g.3271%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Available in four patterns, these no-slip socks are made with aloe-infused feathered nylon and merino wool on the outside, ensuring that she’ll be extra cozy in (what’s often) a cold hospital.</p>
<p><strong>EBI POSTPARTUM</strong></p><p>nordstrom.com</p><p><strong>$45.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Febi-postpartum-the-bath-soak%2F5690315&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Pregnancy and delivery take a toll on the body. Help a new mom recover (and relax) with this bath blend of herbs that help that repair and cleanse the perineal tissues. </p>
<p><strong>8 reviews</strong></p><p>cratejoy.com</p><p><strong>$44.95</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cratejoy.com%2Fsubscription-box%2Fmental-wealth-box%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>There is a lot of anxiety that comes with pregnancy and motherhood. This box contains curated items that provides knowledge, tools, and practical activities to better help people understand and handle mental health ailments. </p>
<p>westelm.com</p><p><strong>$30.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westelm.com%2Fproducts%2Frainbow-snow-globe-d6902&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>If the mom-to-be is welcoming a rainbow baby, this snow globe will remind her that celebration can follow sorrow and life can emerge after loss.</p>
<p><strong>Pursonic</strong></p><p>wayfair.com</p><p><strong>$31.90</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fdecor-pillows%2Fpdp%2Fpursonic-14-piece-100-pure-essential-aromatherapy-oils-gift-set-pdsc1009.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Turn her home into a welcoming sanctuary with some essential oils. (They might even mask the scent that’s giving her horrible morning sickness.) With 14 different oils to choose from she’ll never grow bored.</p>
<p><strong>Kate Aspen</strong></p><p>wayfair.com</p><p><strong>$14.90</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fhome%2Fpdp%2Fkate-aspen-spa-tumbler-gift-set-lbhq1227.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This spa set is just what a mom-to-be (and new mom) needs. Complete with a nail file, loofah, and socks that demand a foot rub, she'll be relaxing in no time.</p>
<p><strong>East Urban Home</strong></p><p>wayfair.com</p><p><strong>$12.90</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fkitchen-tabletop%2Fpdp%2Feast-urban-home-im-making-a-human-what-have-you-done-today-coffee-mug-w000277098.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>She’ll start each morning with a laugh and feeling accomplished with the reminder that she can check off the most important item on the to-do list. This 11 ounce microwavable mug is big enough to enjoy her favorite hot drink.</p>
<p><strong>Product #:</strong></p><p>apeainthepod.com</p><p><strong>$60.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apeainthepod.com%2Fsnoogle-total-body-pillow-by-leachco%2F006-02105-10-0.html%3Fcountry%3DUS%26currency%3DUSD%26mrkgcl%3D919%26mrkgadid%3D3123801811%26product_id%3D006-02105-10-0%26adpos%3D1o12%26creative%3D118250447546%26device%3Dc%26network%3Dg%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiA37HhBRC8ARIsAPWoO0zDghlMO2--VbvXhLV69JfwbXQ7UOkolA5U0TIwFWKAq2i3CNSl6OYaAimzEALw_wcB&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womansday.com%2Frelationships%2Ffamily-friends%2Fg3271%2Fgifts-for-pregnant-women%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">SHOP NOW</a></p><p>This multi-positional pillow is the perfect gift for those struggling to get <a href="https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/g1875/how-to-get-your-best-nights-sleep-ever/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:restful sleep" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">restful sleep</a> during pregnancy.</p><p><strong>__________________________________________________________</strong><em><br><br><a href="https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/womansday/253396?source=wdy_edit_article" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Subscribe to Woman's Day" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Subscribe to Woman's Day</a> today and get <strong>73% off your first 12 issues</strong>. And while you’re at it, <a href="https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/circulation/shared/email/newsletters/signup/wdy-su01.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sign up for our FREE newsletter" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">sign up for our FREE newsletter</a> for even more of the Woman's Day content you want.</em><br></p>

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    I always had delusions of grandeur. I liked the idea of living in a big city, living a cosmopolitan, New York-y kind of life, being in a city with lots going on, visiting theatres and galleries and having a group of very erudite friends. And if it wasn’t New York, it was going to be at least Blenheim Palace, or some sort of fabulous castle somewhere in Transylvania, or one of those big houses in The Great Gatsby. Those were the dreams of my teenage self. He would be absolutely furious if he knew that I moved back in with my parents in my early 30s. We live in Bromley in the house in which I grew up. It is exactly the kind of humdrum suburbia that I wanted to escape, but the truth is that I quite like the stability of being around people I care about. As I’ve got older, I’ve placed a lower value on a city kind of trendiness and a higher value on community and the support of friends and family. My younger self, in contrast, thought of himself as a bit of a lone wolf. I was eccentric, and the other children at school really took umbrage at that. I really loved obscure role models such as Kenneth Williams and Cary Grant, and even as a small child I liked to wear a blazer and have my hair slicked back. I thought I was Noël Coward, which is an odd attitude for a child of the 1980s. I always had the sense that I was a 46-year-old trapped in a child’s life, and I felt that I should be able to go and live my grown-up life right now. And of course people were like, “No, you can’t live your life as Noël Coward. You’ve got to go and do your GCSEs.” After a time, it seemed to become more acceptable to be different. By then, I quite enjoyed the attention, so I was furious. But it was strange to have felt different from an early age. For some time, I laid it at the feet of sexuality, of being gay, yet it wasn’t anything to do with that – I wasn’t looking to find a partner when I was seven. I think it was pure eccentricity. I’ve always had a posh voice, for example, which doesn’t correlate with my family, and when people asked me why I talked like that, I’d always be like, “I don’t know.” Even so, it was frightening to be gay. There was violence perpetrated against gay people, and because of Section 28, the teachers couldn’t tell us it was fine to be gay and that there were lots of gay people. I came out when I was 21, which is quite late by today’s standards, and it felt like a big deal. I dropped it into conversation with my friends, and they carried on as normal, which was brilliant because I didn’t want to make a fuss about it. I know – can you imagine me not wanting to make a fuss?

  • Serbia receives million doses of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

    A plane carrying one million doses of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Saturday in Serbia, making it the first European country to receive the Chinese vaccine for mass inoculation programmes. President Aleksandar Vucic was accompanied by Beijing's ambassador to the Balkan country at Belgrade's airport as containers carrying the vaccines were unloaded from an Air Serbia plane. "I would like to thank President Xi Jinping and Chinese leadership for sending us one million doses of the vaccine," Vucic, who has helped forge close ties with China in recent years, told reporters.

  • Japan's suicides jump 16% in COVID-19 second wave after fall in first wave: study

    Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave when the government offered generous handouts to people, a survey found. The July-October suicide rate rose 16% from the same period a year earlier, a stark reversal of the February-June decline of 14%, according to the study by researchers at Hong Kong University and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology. The early decline in suicides was affected by such factors as government subsidies, reduced working hours and school closure, the study found.

  • Polar Bears Play in Yorkshire Snow

    Not everyone is a fan of January snow, but it’s been perfect conditions for a group of polar bears in South Yorkshire.Yorkshire Wildlife Park released footage of polar bears Hamish, Nobby, Sisu and Luka enjoying the cold weather on January 14.“[The polar bears] spent the day rolling about and sliding down the hills of Project Polar, one of the world’s largest reserves which is at the centre of international conservation efforts to save the species,” Yorkshire Wildlife Park said. Credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park via Storyful

  • Pakistan approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

    AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in Pakistan, the health minister said on Saturday, making it the first coronavirus vaccine to get the green light for use in the South Asian country. Pakistan, which is in the midst of a second wave of coronavirus infections, has said it would procure more than a million doses of Sinopharm's vaccine, but the Chinese vaccine has not yet been approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). "DRAP granted emergency use authorisation to AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine," the country's health minister, Faisal Sultan, told Reuters.

  • Indonesian Semeru volcano erupts, spews ash 5kms into sky

    Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country, and while many show high levels of activity it can be weeks or even months before an eruption. Other volcanoes, such as the Merapi volcano on the island of Java and Sinabung on Sumatra, have shown signs of activity recently.

  • Malaysia's Top Glove reports COVID-19 outbreak at four factories

    Malaysia's Top Glove Corp, the world's largest medical grade glove maker, said on Saturday some employees at four factories had tested positive for COVID-19 recently. While the company did not say how many tested positive or when it received the test results, the news comes after more than 5,000 foreign workers at Top Glove were infected late last year and one died in what became Malaysia's biggest cluster of the coronavirus. All employees at one of the four facilities have undergone screening and those affected are under quarantine, while a mass screening is ongoing at another on Saturday, the company said in a statement.

  • Turkey says it will renew offer for joint working group on S-400s to Biden - NTV

    Turkey will renew its offer to form a joint working group with the United States to look into the technical aspects of its acquisition of the Russian S-400 defence systems it acquired, once President-elect Joe Biden takes office, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was cited as saying on Friday. Cavusoglu made the comments to reporters on a flight home from Pakistan on Friday. Biden takes over from President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

  • Greece starts COVID-19 vaccinations among the elderly

    Greece kicked off COVID-19 vaccinations among the elderly on Saturday, after first inoculating tens of thousands of frontline workers to fight the spread of the coronavirus. More than 75,000 healthcare workers and nursing home residents and carers have received the shot of the vaccine produced by Pfizer/BioNTech since Greece rolled out the plan along with other EU countries last month. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that Greece aims to have 2 million people inoculated by March.

  • Japan's suicides jump 16% in COVID-19 2nd wave after fall in 1st wave - study

    Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave when the government offered generous handouts to people, a survey found. The July-October suicide rate rose 16% from the same period a year earlier, a stark reversal of the February-June decline of 14%, according to the study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-01042-z by researchers at Hong Kong University and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology. The early decline in suicides was affected by such factors as government subsidies, reduced working hours and school closure, the study found.

  • UK airports call for 'urgent' government support after travel rules tightened

    British airports called for urgent government support and an airline industry representative said the sector was heading for a "very difficult" place after Britain tightened its COVID-19 rules for international travellers on Friday. From 0400 GMT on Monday, all travellers to Britain must have a recent negative COVID-19 test and quarantine at home for 10 days on arrival, unless they test negative a second time five days after arrival. Tim Alderslade, chief executive of industry body Airlines UK, said the first three months of the year were typically a slow period for the sector, but called for plans to relax rules during the peak spring and summer period.