A list of my faves that actually work

Curated by yours truly, a one-stop shop of everything I recommend to my clients, minus the stuff that's just hype

Look, the internet is FLOODED with "must-have" pregnancy and postpartum products… and most of it is complete garbage designed to make you feel like you’re slacking if you don’t have seventeen different gadgets just for baby’s sleep.

This list has been slowly built over years of supporting families, including my own. This isn't a sponsored list of unnecessary crap. These are the products, resources, and tools I genuinely recommend because they work.

Bookmark this page. You'll want to come back to it throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Quick heads up: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I might earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at absolutely no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I actually believe in, whether or not there's a commission attached.

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  • The stuff that makes 40 weeks more bearable

    CareNatal Prenatal Vitamin — you can also use this link to compare CareNatal with another brand that you’ve been using. This is what I’ll personally be using for baby #2 one day!

    Low-tox pregnancy pillow — for actual side-sleeping relief

    Organic belly oil/cream — Earth Mama Organics have organic herbal formulations made by companies with real maternal-health roots

    NORA Tea — Nettle, Oatstraw, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Alfalfa. Nutrient-dense herbal blend used by midwives to support blood volume and tone the uterus during the second and third trimesters. Always check with your provider before starting any herbal teas or supplements.

    Intake Breathing Strips — magnetic nasal strips that help with nasal breathing and sleep quality, especially useful in the third trimester when congestion, apnea, and restless sleep are common. Pro tip… these can also be useful in labor so you can take full, deep breaths!!

    KT Tape — kinesiology tape can ease the strain on your lower back and abdomen, it can even relieve heartburn!

    Hello, Bundle — a parental leave benefits navigation service

  • What to have ready for when things get real

    Birth ball, TENS unit, birthing comb — labor essentials for comfort measures

    Perineal massage wand + organic oil — for perineal prep starting around 34 weeks

    LMNT Electrolytes — hydration support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Zero sugar and zero artificial crap.

  • Because the fourth trimester is real and you deserve support

    Kindred Bravely organic cotton bras, shirts, PJs — GOTS/OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton, and Kindred Bravely and SO comfy

    Earth Mama Take Care Down There® Postpartum Recovery Kit— organic herbal sitz bath, perineal spray, and perineal balm; made without artificial preservatives, fragrances, or butane

    Silverette Nursing Cups — Pure 925 silver cups that sit over sore, cracked nipples between feeds. Silver is naturally antimicrobial, so instead of reapplying cream every hour, you just let the cups do the healing while you go about your day

    Organic Disposable Postpartum Underwear — high-waisted, stretchy , built specifically to handle heavy postpartum bleeding without irritating skin

  • My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow— the difference between a good latch and a painful one, especially in the first exhausting weeks. Honestly, this thing was never more than a foot away from me for a loonnnggg time.

    Lovevery play mat — Montessori-inspired and genuinely built to grow with baby. My daughter LOVED this.

    BabyBjorn bouncer — Simple, no batteries, no bells and whistles; It folds flat in seconds, which matters more than you'd think when you're trying to vacuum with one hand.

    YogaSleep portable sound machine — It clips onto anything (crib, stroller, diaper bag) and gives you real, consistent sound that travels well for grandma's house, hotel stays, or the inevitable middle-of-the-night car nap.

    Burt's Bees Baby — GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton clothes, towels, and washcloths

    Snuggle Me Organic — organic sensory lounger. Again, my daughter LOVED this thing

    Natal K (Oral Vitamin K1) — USDA Organic, doctor-formulated, just two ingredients (organic MCT oil + pharmaceutical-grade vitamin K1). This is the cleanest oral vitamin K option on the market if you choose this route for your baby

    Momcozy Breast Pump — company that is known for their wireless breast pumps, amongst other pregnancy and postpartum essentials

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  • For the drives, the walks, and the middle-of-the-night feeds. Find them wherever you listen!

    Evidence Based Birth — research-backed, data over opinions

    Down to Birth — nurse/midwife duo, real talk on hospital norms

    Birthful — doula-hosted, cuts through info overload

    The Great Birth Rebellion — myth-busting, questions the default

    Birthing Instincts — OB + midwife perspective, informed-consent-first

    The Birth Lounge Podcast (Tranquility by Hehe) — fertility through childhood, full journey, education and advocacy