1) A great supportive bra. This helps with back pain and if your trying to save money go ahead and buy a good nursing bra. I bought 2 of these and they have great coverage plus for no wire plus they still support D plus breast.
2) A body pillow- I needed this more for my second pregnancy than my first although, I still used it with Liam. I dont have a special one for pregnancy but the standard kind works just as well for me.
http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-body-pillow-cover/-/A-14007430?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13991292&CPNG=Bedding&kpid=13991292&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13991292
3) Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter- This stuff rocks!! Personally, I really think stretch marks are genetics (if your mom got them you will) I have not gotten them with my 2nd pregnancy I also use EVOO as well (sounds weird but olive oil really helps even with scars). Because I already look like a burn victim and had to be induced last time from a rash called PUPPS that is caused by excessive stretch marks I am trying not to get any this time because I do not want to be induced plus I feel I already have enough scars on my belly! : )
http://www.mamamio.com/us/pregnancy/tummy-rub-stretch-mark-butter.html
4) Supersoft leggings- These are expensive for leggings but I wear them at least 5 times a week and you can't see through them which is nice once you get larger.
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=796174&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaternity-leggings.jsp
5) Contigo Water Bottle- It is super important to stay hydrated and running around with a 2 year old is hard to find time to drink unless I have this bottle which was a gift from one of my husbands friends. This is a great must have for after the baby as well. It is way easier to breastfeed when you stay hydrated! Plus it is a no spill so if Liam gets a hold of it I do not have to clean up a mess!
http://www.target.com/p/contigo-double-wall-pink-tritan-water-bottle/-/A-13067018?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13067018&CPNG=Kitchen&kpid=13067018&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13067018
6) Excersie ball- I bought mine from physical therapy, but you can get an exercise ball anywhere. Make sure you have the right size for you. I use a 26' based on what the PT told me I needed. I bounce around on this and do exercises for my back and it helps a lot!! One of my legs is longer than the other causing one of my hips to be higher than the other. This isn't a huge deal when not pregnant but when carrying 30 pounds of extra weight it is really painful causing a lot of back and pelvic pain. Buy one if you have any back or pelvic pain. I can now walk again without feeling like I am going to fall down from the pain!
http://www.amazon.com/Cando-Exercise-Ball-Feet-30-1893/dp/B001RQ40A2
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