April 2019 Moms
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Product Spotlight: Pregnancy Products
lyse01
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The symptoms thread is full of ladies having trouble sleeping and getting uncomfortable. So.
Calling for all advice on body pillows, belly support bands, stretch mark creams, pads to catch pee leakage, and whatever other products make pregnancy more comfortable. Give us pros/cons, price points, and whether it’s worth it used/leftover from last pregnancy.
Want to discuss something else? Recommend it here, or second some recs by loving someone’s post (I’ll try to prioritize): https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12734953/product-spotlights-upcoming-or-requests
All product spotlights can be resurrected at any time for further discussion - type “Product Spotlight” into the search bar at the bottom of the page to find previous threads.
Calling for all advice on body pillows, belly support bands, stretch mark creams, pads to catch pee leakage, and whatever other products make pregnancy more comfortable. Give us pros/cons, price points, and whether it’s worth it used/leftover from last pregnancy.
Want to discuss something else? Recommend it here, or second some recs by loving someone’s post (I’ll try to prioritize): https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12734953/product-spotlights-upcoming-or-requests
All product spotlights can be resurrected at any time for further discussion - type “Product Spotlight” into the search bar at the bottom of the page to find previous threads.
Re: Product Spotlight: Pregnancy Products
I like the mini because I’m a moderately petite person and I didn’t want to be wrestling with a massive body pillow in bed. It’s the perfect size for me. It’s $42 and the cover is removable for washing.
Haven’t gotten it out yet for this pregnancy, but I will soon. I also mentioned this once before on another thread how I use the sleep with me podcast to help me get back to sleep once I wake up to pee.
I just used burts bees body butter with DD. I didn’t even use the mama butter. I’m not convinced there’s enough proof that stretch mark creams work. I just wanted a moisturizer with natural ingredients. I have very minimal stretch marks from that pregnancy.
Also, Zantac. With DD, my reflux was so bad I had to sleep almost fully upright on a wedge pillow. Zantac helped. This one doesn’t seem to be causing me as much reflux yet.
Burts Bees Momma Bee Belly butter is the best imo for itchy skin. I’ve used it for all my pregnancies. I also use Bio Oil that seems to helps minimize the appearance of stretch marks
I have sensitive skin and do a full body lotion every day, I think I bought the Burts Bees but I don’t think I used more then a handful of times.
prevously helloblueeyes
Me:32 DH:33 Married:04/2012 DD:07/2014
BFP 8/14/2018 #2 due 4/18/2019
i loved my snoogle last pregnancy but haven’t used it yet this time around. So far I’ve been more comfy with just a pillow between my legs.
+1000 for Zantac. I’m on it all the time and double + when pregnant. My GERD is out of control.
I love sleep nursing bras once my breasts get heavy. They are so comfy and practical once baby comes.
as far as while pregnant I like Birkenstock shoes all the time but especially while preggers so comfy and they allow for sore and swollen feet to fluctuate.
I also use breathe right strips on my nose to help me breathe better when I sleep. It’s a big help.
@professormama couldn’t agree more love me some Shea butter! Also great on hands or as chapstick. And safe for newborns too!
I bought the boppy body pillow last time but it didn’t hold up well the stuffing isn’t fluffy and supportive anymore so we shall see what I decide on... I’m pretty disappointed it barely made it through one pregnancy! My have to get a snuggle.
and @rennie1108 I used to be a 34 D just tried a 36DD syrokan sports bra and it was way too small 😫 they’re out of control lol
I used to be a 34DD so yeah, these are some big changes lol.
I was a 36DDD pre this pregnancy, and a DD before my last pregnancy.
prevously helloblueeyes
Me:32 DH:33 Married:04/2012 DD:07/2014
BFP 8/14/2018 #2 due 4/18/2019