Best Gifts for a Pregnant Woman

Pregnant mum? here’s your gift! Congratulations are in order. This could be for you or your loved one and reading this excites me as a mum to share some of the best thoughtful gifts for a pregnant woman. It can be a first time mum, or a veteran mum.

As always, the best gifts are always intimate, one that touches the soul of the recipient at that time, and so it’s important that you feel the pulse of the expectant mum. Here are a few questions you might want to ask before you proceed with gift shopping.

Important Questions to ask before deciding on the best gift to a pregnant woman

• What does this expectant mum to be like?(What would she like usually? (color, experience, e.t.c)
• Are there particular cravings with this pregnancy?(This can change the things she would appreciate at this time so its important to know)
• What stage of pregnancy is she at? (Sometimes getting gifts that are past a particular stage of pregnancy makes it a bit obsolete)
• Is the gift intended for her and the baby or simply for her care.(This matters a lot because most times, people gift the babies and forget the actual person-MUM!

Whatever your choices are, this fine list put together has a range of uncommon items which never run out of style that can be gifted to a pregnant mum. I’m sure that you should be able to find a couple of gift suggestions from this list

1. Relaxing massage gift card: This gift card is simply put a voucher that you can share with the pregnant woman to just get some spa treat. You can purchase a service from her desired outlet and gift her the voucher with a nicely written message in the card. I love spa massages because it is a relaxing moment. Pregnant women can can some time off their busy schedule to enjoy a few hours of “me time”. I’m certain it is a gift that would be appreciated by every woman.
2. Pregnancy books: These are helpful materials that can help the mum especially first time mums to know what to expect in the coming weeks, what labor would look like, and a mental preparation for life after pregnancy. Books can actually be e-books which are easy to digest without having a hard copy. An additional gift to this can be a list of newborn names put together to help the mum make a choice with a names especially where its the first pregnancy
3. Healthy meal plan for a month: I remember when I had my first pregnancy, I had to eat out most times due to poor appetite, busy schedules and lets say- some boring moments with food. For my second pregnancy, I carefully requested for a month meal plan with loads of healthy varieties. Now, this gift option can be expensive especially for extended periods, but it could be flexible, maybe a meal, or a week plan, it all depends on the budget as always. Of course, as I’ll always say, the intent matters and I’m sure it will put a smile on the face of the receiver. I would definitely love some extra help with my meals, especially when healthy.
4. Pregnancy Journal: This is just a plain book where mums to be can just write out her feelings and unspoken words between her and the unborn child. It’s one sweet gift that can transcend to the child if nurtured right. Imagine, years later, where both of them (mother and child)get to read all that she has written down for her baby and all these can come alive through your one helpful gift.
5. Customized pregnancy pillow: This is one of a woman’s best friend in her late second trimester to third trimester. I promise you! so if you’re looking to get something for a first time mum, then I bet this will do the trick. A pregnancy pillow is something that mums need even after pregnancy especially during post-partum, to support their bodies while nursing the new born. You can personalize it if you want to make it more intimate.
6. Baby Essentials Gift Set: This is a generic gift type for the baby: put together a gift set of essential baby items that she’ll need once the baby arrives. Include items such as baby clothes, blankets, diapers, wipes, and a few small toys to help her prepare for the new arrival. Include customized gifts that both mum and child can share, e.g towels sharing names of the mum to be and the baby.

Other unique Pregnant Woman Ideas

My experience in getting the best gift options: You can explore this

Veteran moms most times have a great source of experience and it will be best to give them a service gift. I remember the first time I was gifting a friend who was going to be a mom, she was excited because it all seemed new to her. By the time she was having her second baby, the enthusiasm dropped. Don’t get me wrong, she also loved the baby, but she was clearly overwhelmed with the challenging task of being a wife, a mom, and working at that. In her words, which seemingly haven’t seemed to leave me, she said, “24 hours doesn’t seem to be enough for me”. It was with this statement I realized that the most valuable gift she would appreciate would be a gift of service. Trust me, she did!

Choosing the right gift for a pregnant woman involves considering her needs, preferences, and the stage of her pregnancy. Whether you opt for a practical essential or a pampering treat, your thoughtful gesture is sure to be appreciated.

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