Pregnancy is an ideal time to start taking really good care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Last week on our Facebook page we asks moms about their must-have item during pregnancy. The response was amazing!  We’ve rounded up a few tips and recommendations to help you feel great and grow a healthy baby!

Lookin’ Good:

Pregnancy can take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence. After all, your body is going through a lot of changes. Take it all in-stride and stay in-style with some of these functional fashion tools!

Bella Band: Early in pregnancy, slip the Bella Band over unbuttoned jeans, skirts and shorts to hold them up and hide the unfastened closures.  It’s also ideal mid-pregnancy over too-loose maternity or snug-fitting transition wear, in late pregnancy as extra-hold for under-the-belly styles, and after pregnancy when maternity becomes big and pre-pregnancy is bit snug.

Carriwell Seamless Light Support Maternity Panty: Comfort is key during pregnancy and Carriwell knows it! To maximize comfort this light-support panty has extra stretchy leg openings and light built-in under tummy and lower back support. The support gently cradles your bump and relieves pressure on your back and abdomen.

Eating Well:

It is difficult to completely prevent the symptom of nausea, as it is a natural and normal part of pregnancy.  To prevent – or at least minimize symptoms, you may also want to eat small simple snacks frequently throughout the day.  Also, sour and citrus foods help with the queasiness.

Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops: Preggie Pop Drops are an all-natural way to ease nausea. Formulated especially for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness, they alleviate dry mouth, provide quick calories and energy during labour and are an overall soothing and comforting way to address the needs of pregnant women.

Getting plenty of rest is essential to your pregnancy health.  Relaxation techniques such as stretching and deep breathing are effective in reducing stress and fatigue and will assist in getting a better night’s sleep.  Pregnancy can also take a toll on your skin. Skin tends to become more sensitive due to higher hormone levels, and extra delicate due to stretching. Soaps and detergents may suddenly cause irritation. To alleviate irritation, stay out of the sun and try an all-natural skincare approach!

DreamWeaver Full Body Pillow:  The DreamWeaver full body pillow caresses the curves of your body in multiple sleep positions and provides the support of the three pillows in one proven ergonomic design. This design allows your body to move during the night between your preferred sleep positions and always provides the support you need.

Weleda Pregnancy Body Oil: This body oil smoothes the skin and helps to avoid the development of stretch marks on the stomach, thighs, bottom and breasts. It nourishes a mother’s dry skin that often develops during pregnancy, and helps keep the skin elastic and firm!

Matter Company Substance Belly Jelly: Stretch marks can be a growing concern!  That is why Matter Company created Belly Jelly, a rich emollient balm designed to intensely moisturize the skin.  Packed full of oils high in vitamin E, Belly Jelly increases the skin’s elasticity, allowing it to stretch with your growing belly.

Gail is one of Well.ca’s baby experts and a proud mom of a bouncing baby boy.