Pregnancy Must-Haves Plus- 2nd Trimester!
- Sonal Ayaansh
- Jul 10, 2020
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 31, 2020
Congratulations Dear Mumma-to-be for officially being in the best phase of pregnancy now! You can expect most of the pregnancy symptoms easing up now if not already. Its time to start enjoying the growing belly and planning your Baby-moon. While there may be a welcome relief from many pregnancy symptoms there will be lots of hormonal changes and most likely you will be experiencing those first kicks soon! In my effort, to bring to you a go-to list for all things you will ever need during pregnancy here is a list of all things you will ever need to slay your second trimester. I posted about my first-trimester must-haves plus , so check that for products that you should have and which might come useful throughout the pregnancy. You may check the third trimester must have plus blog in the coming week.
In this Article:
For that fun announcement: Pregnancy announcement T-shirts for family, pregnancy announcements mugs, funny pin boards quotes, ideas list by mumsgravevine
For Stretching Belly: BIO OIL, Palmers Cocoa Butter tummy Butter, Parachute Coconut Oil
For extending the use of pre-pregnancy clothes: Maternity Belly Bands
For side sleeping and back support during sleep: maternity pillow by Woolcomfort, pregnancy wedges
For tender, sore, cracked Nipples: Lansinoh Nipple cream
For Growing Breasts: bra extenders
For that ultimate comfort over belly: leggings by Gap, maternity denims from H&M
For Flaunting that belly: ASOS.com
For that ultimate Babymoon even at home: Uber eats, gift box by Miss Poppy Design, scented candles
For that pains and aches: heat/ice packs, pregnancy-safe epsom salts, electrolyte, BIO Freeze
For that extra shoe size: running shoes by FILA
For that fun announcement: So, if not already its time to announce your little miracle to the world. You may also plan a gender reveal party. Today there are just as many options available on the market Pregnancy announcement T-shirts for family, pregnancy announcements cups or funny pin boards quotes are few ideas that can get you all creative and innovative. A themed photo-shoot hinting on your little addition in life is going to be a keepsake for life. Check this idea lists by mumsgravevine for some of the most innovative yet simple ways to announce the wonderful news.
For that itching belly and stretch marks: Pregnancy is a life-changing journey and while its beautiful to embrace the changes, you may like to try some stretch marks cream to make them a little less visible and comfort that itching. Just remember this might or might not help you. I specifically liked BIO OIL and Palmers Cocoa Butter tummy Butter and used it twice every day from the beginning of my second trimester. Though I did develop stretch marks specifically in my ninth month, I feel they do make them less prominent with time. On days I wanted to pamper myself and wouldn’t mind being oily and sticky, Parachute Coconut Oil was my go-to product.
For extending the use of pre-pregnancy clothes: If you still wish to use your pre-pregnancy clothes use these Maternity Belly Bands. They make the fit comfortable and add length to your tops that are no longer covering your full belly.
For sleeping sideways and back support: Trouble in sleeping and back pain are common symptoms that start sometime during this trimester. To add to it you need to sleep on your sides. One thing which was an absolute life savior for me was this maternity pillow by Woolcomfort. It was the best money I spent during my pregnancy. The U shaped worked well for me as it fits well between the knee and supports back. The only regret is that I contemplated buying it for quite too long as it was a bit pricey. But trust me it was worth every penny I spent as I slept wonderfully with it. If you do not like the chunky ones, know that there are these pregnancy wedges too in the market .
For tender, sore, cracked Nipples: For few women, sore and tender nipples are very first symptoms of pregnancy while few lucky ones just do not have the symptom at all. Just know you do not have to bear this symptom because magical Linolin cream, organic and preservative-free, is at your rescue. Simply loved this Lansinoh Nipple cream and the best part is it comes handy even while breastfeeding.
For Growing Breasts: The breasts get fuller and bigger as it prepares for breastfeeding from the pregnancy itself. Most women grow a full size or even more during pregnancy. So, if you fear your breast are still growing then buying a bra might not be a wise decision as of yet, you can try these bra extenders which will help you in using your existing bra a little longer.
For that ultimate comfort over belly: So somewhere in the second trimester you will realize that wearing those trousers and denim with zippers and buttons are no longer comfortable. I switched to over the belly maternity leggings by Gap and literally lived in them. They are breathable, expand as you grow and super comfy. I also bought maternity denims from H&M and loved them for the price to quality bargain. I am still using them as they are just so crazy comfy and wondering for now why denims have zippers anyways!
For Flaunting that belly: Just check the maternity collection of ASOS.com if you don’t mind being drowned by options to choose from. You surely don’t want to be extravagant with short-lived maternity dresses but then getting a few at a bargain price to flaunt your belly and get good photos during maternity shoot is surely something you would not want to miss. I just loved their collection and my maternity wardrobe made me party more during pregnancy! Check my maternity photo in asos dress.
For that ultimate Babymoon even at home:
If you haven’t already, now is the time to start planning your Babymoon to give yourself the much-needed relaxation before life becomes a lot more beautiful but a lot crazier at the same time. With the present pandemic situation, it’s advisable to take into consideration if it would be safe to travel. If it’s safe try tripadvisor.com for getting the best deals. Alternatively, just get some exclusive time off work and enjoy some me or us time at home. To add to your experience just lay back and order in Uber eats, try these scented candles or get a gift box by Miss Poppy Design with a personalised matte satin robe, floral salts bath soak, face roller and candle tin to enjoy that luxury spa experience at home! Trust me you will remember these days forever.
For that extra shoe size: Yes my foot grew in size during pregnancy. While by now if you are like me you would have switched to comfortable sneakers on most days but suddenly sneakers seem to squeeze indicating its time to make way for a new one. I particularly loved these running shoes by FILA with supportive insoles were simply the only footwear I wore in my entire pregnancy and it's still the go-to shoes for evening strolls with my bub.
For those pains and swollen legs: I had a few days of terrible leg cramps, muscle pain, and swollen legs. Using Hot & Ice pack, soaking legs in pregnancy safe Epsom salts hot water( specifically good for postpartum as well), and keeping my fluids level up by drinking electrolyte worked great for me. You may consult with your doctor if you experience horrible pain and may consider BIO Freeze post your doctor’s approval.
What was that one product that was the best money you spent during your pregnancy?
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