4 Helpful Presents For Expecting Mamas | Mother's Day Gift Guide
Know someone who is celebrating their first mother’s day as an expecting mom? Spoil her to bits with these useful gifts that will make her pregnancy journey even more special!
By Jennifer Liwanag, CPT, Pn1, CPPC, GGS-1
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Gentle Prenatal Vitamins
$38 CAD
Not all prenatal vitamins are made the same. Bird&Be Gentle Prenatal Vitamins are special because their formula was developed by fertility specialists and their nutrients come in bioavailable forms (meaning the body will absorb them better) and in optimal doses so the expecting Mama in your life can feel confident that she (and baby!) are getting exactly what they need for a healthy pregnancy.
Their gentle formula is especially helpful for new Mamas because the higher dose of B6 reduces nausea symptoms while supporting fetal development.
Giftcard For A Prenatal Massage
$100-200 CAD
Pregnancy is really tough on the body and a prenatal massage is an amazing way to pamper the mama-to-be. A RMT that specializes in prenatal massage will offer lighter pressure, help her relax, and may even have the equipment to let her safely lay on her belly (something that I especially loved about prenatal massages).
Cash For Her Birth Doula Fund
$200-500 CAD
Birth doulas, while expensive, play an extremely important role in a new mom’s birthing team.
The prenatal doula will help educate her about the birthing experience, set realistic expectations, help her with pain management during labour, and advocate for her to medical professionals.
While her Partner could also do these things for free, a birth doula can help guide him, remind him, and even advocate for the both of them on hospital policies when the hospital staff are making decisions without fully informing the parents.
A 3D/4D Ultrasound Experience
$100-200 CAD
Outside of medical ultrasounds, you can visit 3D/4D facial imaging studios that offer ultrasound experiences for expecting parents.
During these sessions, the parents will be able to see their Baby in 3D/4D, watch them move around on the screen for a longer period than at a medical ultrasound, and return home with multiple photos of their Baby.
Some studios even offer early gender determination live streaming so that family who cannot be there can experience it digitally, and keepsakes (like heartbeat bears and jewelry).
