Top Ten Gifts for the Pregnant Woman

Typically, pregnant women get plenty of gifts…for the baby.  Why forget about her?  What does she need?  What does she really want?  You may not be able to offer her a miracle cure for stretch marks, but here are ten ideas sure to please the mama!

1. A good body pillow:  Every pregnant woman knows that sleep is a much needed and much desired part of pregnancy.  However, as pregnancy progresses, the ability to sleep comfortably considerably decreases.  A good body pillow helps cushion the pregnant woman’s entire body, making it much easier to get comfortable.  Body pillows range from $10-$40, but purchase a pillow case as well….most people do not have that size case hanging around in their closet!
   
   
   

1. Massage gift certificate:  Pregnancy brings aches and pains.  That’s a fact of life.  A massage can not only help her de-stress, but can also easy the aches and pains by relaxing the muscles that are causing the pain.  Some spas specialize in massages for the pregnant lady.  You can search for a spa in your area easily online.  (link located at bottom of article.)
   
   
   

1. Dinner:  Most pregnant woman don’t enjoy cooking.  Either they feel nauseous when cooking or they just simply don’t have the energy to cook.  Treating a pregnant woman to a homemade dinner or take out from a nice restaurant (including some yummy dessert)  will make her week!
   
   
   

1. Funny reading material:  Light hearted reading material can help the pregnant woman gain a funny perspective on the time of life she is experiencing.  Books such as Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs by Jenny McCarthy and The Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Lovine are some favorites.