Maternity Gifts

You just got the call: There’s a new mama on the way! Go ahead and pop the sparkling apple juice. After all the excitement and celebration dies down, the soon-to-be mama in your life might use some extra support.

Give that new mama something to smile about by celebrating with some fun new changes… like a whole new maternity wardrobe. After all, new arrivals don’t just need to be a baby girl or boy; we’re talking fashionable best sellers.

The perfect gifts are those that empower mama with style and function. It’s time to discuss the ultimate fairy godmother’s gift guide.

Ch-ch-ch-Changes

Pregnancy is easily one of the most transformative processes in nature. No shade to caterpillars returning as butterflies, but human life and pregnancy still take the cake.

To take a baby from a pea-size embryo to a full-sized bundle of joy, a lot has to happen. Tons of extra hormones are released, the body expands, and you have to give up sushi. All pretty dang impressive.

To better understand what goes on in a person’s body when they’re pregnant, we broke down some of the main changes.

Check out what your human butterfly might be going through:

The uterus enlarges.

• Backaches.
• Morning sickness, especially during the first trimester.
• Stretch marks or dark patches of skin
• Internal temperature might feel hotter than usual.
• It’s not just your clothes size chart; some might grow an entire shoe size.
• Hormones can affect taste and smell.
• Increase in blood volume, which can enlarge veins, trigger hemorrhoids, and cause dizziness.

Ultimately, the changes are plenty and probably intimidating. As the new mama gears up for all of these changes, ease them into their wardrobe changes with a few special gift ideas.

‘Fits as Gifts

The Instagram-worthy baby shower brought out the baby clothes and baby gifts like strollers and diapers. However, wish lists (besides babies themselves!) should also be mama-centric. After all, onesies aren’t only for babies — onesies are trending for mamas too.

The Life-Saver Socks

If life were perfect, somebody would always be available to give you a foot rub. Unfortunately, we haven’t figured out how to access that alternate reality yet. So instead, we turn to compression socks.

When your pregnant pal is experiencing swelling, a good pair of compression socks do even more for those achy soles than a person could.

The Jammies

Nothing is more important than a good pair of pajamas when you’re pregnant. Okay, maybe chocolate and reality TV… but nice pajamas follow closely behind. They’d actually be the perfect thing to wear while eating chocolate and watching reality TV.

The Hatch New Mama Sleep Bundle even includes a bra and underwear soft enough to sleep in and still structured enough to handle a new mama’s chest and potential C-section belly. Made of velvety fabric, this set will enhance any mama’s night. The sleek bottoms and long sleeve button-down are an instant upgrade to old sweatshirts and t-shirts from college.

The Luxe Stuff

After a (probably) short night’s sleep, your bestie might need more than their usual face cream to feel their best. Bring the spa to them with a perfectly curated set of bath goodies they can use at home to make up for those elusive Zzz’s.

A new mama needs as much result as they can get–and if it can’t be in bed at night, it might as well be in their bath. Pack a belly spa kit with a soothing bath soak, nourishing belly oil, and a renewing dry brush.

The Armor

If your mama-to-be just found out their baby’s zodiac sign, they probably need to start prepping their return home from the hospital. They’re about to settle into the intensity of the long nights of the fourth trimester.

We love Hatch’s Hospital Departure Bundle gift set because it includes everything a new mama needs to get started at home. With a nursing bra, cozy pants, and even lip & nipple balm, they’ll be able to focus fully on their new little Leo (we’re not biased or anything, not our sign or anything).

Besties and Babies For Life

Pregnancy comes with a lot of new territory and FAQs, but it can be easy for new moms to neglect their own needs in favor of their new baby’s crying. As the say goes, it really does take a village. Being able to gift your pregnant pal with goodies that both excite and assist is priceless.

Sources The Evolution of Maternity Style | Elle Physical Body Changes to Expect During Pregnancy | Very Well Family Can I Eat Chocolate When Pregnant? Research Says 'Yes' — in Moderation | Healthline