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Best pregnancy products

 My pregnancy journey has come to an end, and I feel so happy to have my daughter here with me, but I got to thinking about my pregnancy and decided this post would be beneficial for those of you still expecting your babies. 

These are the pregnancy products that I found to be the best things in the world.

  • Bio-oil- I couldn't stand the smell of the palmers stretch mark cream, and I found it too hard to apply anyway. 
  • Pregnancy pillow- it's so hard to get comfortable while pregnant, which is why I loved having my full body pregnancy pillow because I could get comfortable fast.
  • Wristband for nausea- I was always sick my pregnancy, and the only thing that helped was the seasick wrist bands that relieve nausea using acupressure
  • Water bottle- You drink a lot of fluids when pregnant so having a cute water bottle is a must.
  • Belly band- I never used one. To be honest with how my daughter was sitting, it wouldn't have helped, but I know this is a must-have for many women, which is why I have included this on my list.
  • Compression socks- these are a must-have; I swelled up so much in my pregnancy that it actually hurt, so having compression socks really helped.
  • Comftobale clothing- this doesn't have to be maternity clothing because let's be honest, they are overpriced and look horrible ninety percent of the time. I lived in my partner's clothing, including his underwear up until week thirty when I had to switch to a size up in underwear because I gained so much weight on my ass and hips that even his underwear was uncomfortable. I hated anything touching my belly, too, and at one point, I actually wished I was a nudist so I didn't have to wear clothing.
  • Slip-on shoes- By week twenty-five, I couldn't get up by myself, let alone have the effort to put on any shoes, so I was either barefoot or wearing slip-on shoes because it was so much easier than trying to see what you are doing while being comfy.


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