10 Thoughtful Gifts for an Expectant Mother - Tips and Gift Recommendations(2019) to Show Your Love and Appreciation to the New Moms in Your Life.

Women love getting pampered, especially when they are expecting. They could do with an extra dose of love and attention. Showering an expectant mother with compliments and gifts not only makes her feel lovely but also give her comfort knowing she’s cared for. The way to a woman’s heart is through products that make her feel pretty and radiant. From a wide range of hair care to skin care, superfoods to green teas, there are a lot of options to choose from in the realm of health and nutrition. It would be good to choose products that are mildly fragrant as expectant mothers usually cannot take strong aromas. Buying organic or herbal products is better in comparison, to minimize the risk of allergies.

As more expectant mothers find themselves living in nuclear families and discovering most information independently, getting her a book or two on pregnancy or parenting would be a brilliant choice. A guide through her 9-month journey, the books could be her soul mates. You’d also gift her a pregnancy journal where she can express her thoughts, fears, happiness and experiences about her and her baby’s growth and treasure it for a lifetime.

Gift Cards make for a wise move when wanting to gift a pregnant mum, especially when you may not be personally associated with her. You’d buy her a physical gift card or a digital version of it that can be redeemed online over an extended timeline in instalments. When considering meaningful gifts to give expecting mothers, be intentional in considering her practical needs as well as her comfort. For instance, during pregnancy, being comfortable and well rested seems a luxury she may not find most of the time. In that respect, a full body pregnancy pillow can be an awesome gift that will not only help reduce her aches and pains but also aid in her sleep. Maternity support belts or bands are equally useful in easing the weight of her growing bump and relieving her of joint pains.

An expectant mother already has her hands full and could do without having to go shopping for herself! She’d truly appreciate a gift bag of apparel that’s high on comfort and style. When it comes to dressing her baby bump, there are a variety of stylish dresses that flatter an expectant mother’s body shape postpartum as well. When choosing apparel for her, look for clothes with minimal buttons, premium quality of cotton fabrics and sleeves that don’t hamper her mobility or are uncomfortable. Choosing a size that is appropriately fitting for her body frame and not too oversized would be smart.

Boost her comfort by giving her a practically useful bra for expectant mothers, most of which are wireless designed to provide an enhanced level of relief, flexibility and comfort during her pregnancy and nursing her newborn post her delivery. Pregnancy can be quite taxing and difficult for an expectant mom, giving her gifts that bear comfort, practicality and style, will exude love, kindness and pampering that she deserves through her pregnant journey.

A unique double wedge shaped Pregnancy Pillow with Quilted Cover in Sea Green color provides support to an expectant mother’s back and belly, and is designed so for multipurpose use. The pillow can be used to elevate legs or raise her head and upper torso, as also support the spine and relax her back muscles. Its innovative design ensures an apt support mechanism for maximum comfort. Made of high density foam that’s also lightweight, the Pillow’s outer cover is made of 100% poly cotton quilting, which can be washed and is filled with PU Foam. The Pregnancy Pillow can be used while nursing as well, is portable and restores to its original position after use, making it a durable buy. Measuring 30 x 30 x 10cm, the Quilted Cover Pregnancy Pillow is priced at Rs.1,000 on First Cry.

Designed for a perfect fit both during and post pregnancy, this stylish Amber Nursing Kurta comes with a horizontal nursing zip with a pocket on one side. Made of soft rayon, it can be washed easily in cold water with a mild detergent. The Nursing Kurta is designed with the neck designed like a cape till before the baby bump with a lace border giving with a classy edge. In a colour combination of mustard and golden yellow, the nursing kurta has a unique print pattern on the cape part of the fabric and a plain body. Available in sizes Small to XXL on www.morphmaternity.com, the Amber Nursing Kurta is priced at Rs.1,895.

A unique board game designed especially for an expectant mother and her choice of partner/s, the Baby Bump Ahead Pregnancy Game represents the journey a woman goes through from the time she conceives to the time she delivers her baby, and makes it easier for other players to under the whole journey of a pregnant mother, her mood-swings, what excites her, gets her upset, in a fun manner. An interesting gift item, the Baby Bump Ahead Pregnancy Board Game measures 8” x 8” x 2” and is priced at Rs.540 on themomsco.com.

With a mix of best-selling skin care products for a Mom to be, this Complete Care Gift Set is an ideal gift for an expectant mother with the hamper including a 200gm natural body butter pack, 200ml natural body washes, a 100ml natural stretch oil pack, 50gm natural foot cream and a nest gift box. Put together thoughtfully and with love, the Moms-To-Be Complete Care Gift Set from themomsco.com can be sent to the expectant mother with a personalised note from you with goodies that are natural and clinically tested and provide proper care and nourishment. The gift set is priced at Rs.1,698.

Authored by Dr Gita Arjun, ‘Passport to Healthy Pregnancy’ is India’s first complete guide for expectant parents. From subjects ranging from pre-conceptional counseling to clarifying the myriad misconceptions surrounding a pregnancy to caring for a new born child, the book contains rare insights into all kinds of physical and emotional requirements of a Mother and Child with a section for the new age expectant father as well! The book is illustrated richly with easy to follow tips for the whole family and makes for a practical guide that will keep the readers engaged, reassured and confident to care the best way for their child. It is available on Amazon at Rs.3,142.

Here’s a blend of raspberry, nettle leaves and alfalfa that provide herbal comfort to an expectant mother in the form of tea, which is both mild and minty in flavor and is quite a help during the pregnancy. Naturally free from caffeine, the Organic Pregnancy Tea is a herbal supplement, verified under the non-GMO project, is USDA approved and certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers. Raspberry leaves are known to act as a uterine tonic that helps prepare the womb for childbirth. The Organic Pregnancy Tea comes with 16 wrapped tea bags, priced at Rs.344 on in.iherb.com.

A belly band that helps extend the lifespan of an expectant mother’s maternity clothes by covering the unbuttoned and unzipped pants or bottom, the Momsoon Belly Band also provides compression, aiding the lower back and hip with a much needed support. Priced at Rs.399 on mamaandpeaches.com, the Momsoon Belly Band can help in walking or running comfortably, as well as avoid any injuries during exercise. The gentle compression of the belly band supports the uterus and reduces any discomfort and provide external cues to the expectant mother’s body to facilitate proper posture.

During pregnancy, hormonal changes brought about in nurturing the baby can result in the loss of vein-wall tone in an expectant mother’s legs, pooling the blood and affecting its return to the heart which can cause pain and fatigue in the legs and lead to swollen ankles. Further, the baby’s growth can exert pressure on her abdominal veins slowing down the circulation. The Mummy Feet Maternity Socks aid with an advanced compression relieves the tired and painful legs, preventing the swelling during pregnancy. Styled open toe, the socks are priced at Rs.344 on First Cry and available in sizes X-small to X-Large.

A beautifully handcrafted pregnancy journal is the perfect gift for a Mom-To-Be! A scrapbook that can record her notes and thoughts every step of her pregnancy journey, the Being Creative Pregnancy Journal measures 7” x 11” and can save her favorite pregnancy photos as well. To customise the journal, you can write a message for the front page before placing the order. Priced at Rs.700 on Amazon, the Pregnancy Journal is designed with a cut-out of an expectant mother and different baby print patterned pages decorated with cute embellishments.

A one of a kind wellness DVD that’s 50 mins long, the Prenatal Yoga has been designed by Lara Dutta, keeping in mind the prenatal exercises and yoga postures that naturally create space within the womb for the baby, help counter the fatigue and oscillating emotions by relaxing the mind. With a combination of 30 minute prenatal yoga routine with two meditation techniques and labor oriented exercises, the Prenatal Yoga DVD includes everything that an expectant mother would require to build on her endurance and aid breathing during childbirth. It is available on Amazon and is priced at Rs.2,480.

From practical to stylish, sleek to smart, there are varied options for the mom-to-be when it comes to pampering or gifting her. Indulging her with scented candles, organic and baby-safe skin care products, chic and fashionable dresses are things that she would love and appreciate, to spoil herself silly before the baby comes and changes her life forever! From extending her pregnant wardrobe to pampering her with spa sessions and products here’s a unique line-up of gifts for a mom-to-be.