10 Helpful Pregnancy Gifts for First Time Moms They Are Sure to Love

Finding the perfect pregnancy gifts for first-time moms can be tuff. There is so much baby stuff out there, but what about mom? Being pregnant for the first time can be exciting, scary, and all the other feels.

First-time moms may not know how to reach out for help and likely don’t know what they truly need. First-babies get lots of love, attention, and things, so making a point to honor and support the new mom-to-be will be a welcome change.

Here I am, an older mom, about to have my baby number 4, and it seems almost like I’ve come full circle—needing more help than in the past. So, I decided there was no better time to use my mommy experience and share a killer list of pregnancy gifts for first-time moms.

These are some of my favorite things and actions you can do to help new moms.

Helpful Pregnancy Gifts for First Time Moms

I can’t believe how long ago I was pregnant with my first. And what a different world it was for my husband and me.

It literally makes me giggle thinking about how tired I thought I was and taking a nap every day. You know back before having kids and there was time for naps.

Anyway, it was a very exciting time for us, but I had severe nausea for the first trimester. I was struggling. So, let’s dive into these helpful pregnancy gifts for first-time moms. You may not realize her private struggle and how grateful she will be.

1) Nausea Aids

As I said, I was SO sick with my first pregnancy it was crazy. People thought I had cancer or something awful going on.

Sending a nausea aid is a great pregnancy gift for first-time moms with nausea. Struggling mommies to be are willing to try different techniques to relieve nausea and welcome any relief.

Pregnancy pops, teas, and even essential oils may help. Don’t be afraid to ask the mom-to-be how she is feeling. She will be thrilled to find relief at her doorstep with this thoughtful gift.

2) Pregnancy Books

Everyone has an opinion on pregnancy, and this constant flow of information can be overwhelming. Hearing endless wives’ tales can be frustrating for new moms.

With this said, one of my favorite helpful pregnancy gifts for first-time moms is a good book. Maybe you already have a favorite.

Some book topic ideas may include what to expect at each stage of pregnancy, cloth diapering options, newborn baby tips, and even a great book for her to share with the new dad too.

3) Pregnancy Belly Lotion

Every new mom worries about getting stretch marks during pregnancy. Put her mind at ease with the gift of pregnancy belly lotion. There are lots of choices out there, but some work better than others. Using lotions isn’t a promise against stretch marks, but it does help. At the very least it will give relief from the dry, itchy effect many women feel as their belly stretches to make room for Baby.

5) Pregnancy Snacks

If you are looking for a great new mom gift basket idea, bring on the snacks. Mom-to-be will need to snack throughout the day to get the much-needed calories to help Baby grow.

It’s always a blessing to have a healthy snack on hand. So, be creative.

You can send anything from trail mix and granola bars to chocolate and fruit. Especially by the second trimester, the new mommy will be ready to get her eat on.

6) Socks and Slippers

It is hard to say how first-time moms will react to pregnancy. Their hormones will be flying. At the very least, she will gain significant weight.

Often women experience swelling, poor circulation, and leg cramps. At the end of a long day, new-mom-to-be needs to relax.

A couple of helpful pregnancy gifts may be a comfy pair of non-skid socks or slippers. These are wonderful to relieve aching feet and are way safer to wear than traditional socks.

As new momma gets bigger her balance will be off, so what was once “just wandering around the house in socks” is now a potentially dangerous activity. Tell momma that you wish her comfort and safety during her pregnancy with this luxurious yet practical pregnancy gift idea.

7) Essential Oils

I love essential oils. They smell great, are naturally derived, and have so many homeopathic uses.

One way I like to use essential oils is to aid my sleep. Lavender essential oil is one of my top 5 essential oils for its many medicinal uses. The benefits include headache relief, relaxation, and sleep-aid.

Getting essential oils as pregnancy gifts is perfect for natural living mommas. It will help them now, during delivery, and onward.

My recommended essential oils for pregnancy are lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, lemon essential oil, and clary sage essential oil.

8) Maternity Nightgown

First-time moms will go through a lot of emotional and physical changes along their pregnancy journey. Sometimes women will feel uncomfortable, unattractive, or simply anxious about their future.

Gift your favorite new mom with helpful pregnancy gifts that will make her feel more comfortable and, dare we say, pretty. A lovely maternity nightgown that will grow with her changing body is a perfect choice.

It saves new moms money as they need to purchase maternity clothing for the first time, and they can continue to use it after the delivery if it has easy nursing access. It will be a win for sure.

9) Journal

Journals are wonderful pregnancy gifts for first-time moms. If you are a mom yourself you may recall a thing called “baby brain.” And if you don’t, let me tell you it’s a real thing.

Thinking that you will go back and make a memory book after is a little lie we tell ourselves to put it off. It is so challenging to remember what you thought and felt at the moment after you’ve had a new baby.

It’s hard work growing a baby and a new momma will be tired, for sure. And after Baby comes, that tiredness will go to a whole new level.

A pregnancy journal or newborn journal will make keeping track of those moments way easier. Momma will be thankful for this helpful pregnancy gift.

10) Self-Care Items

Last but definitely not least, self-care items are a thoughtful gift mom-to-be will love. She will be going through a whirlwind of emotions. Being pregnant is emotionally and physically exhausting.

So, self-care becomes very important.

Anything that will help momma relax, feel pretty, or feel pampered will make a world of difference. Here is a list of ideas that will help future moms feel better over the next 9 months.

Final Thoughts on Helpful Pregnancy Gifts for First Time Moms

Hopefully, these ideas help you find perfect pregnancy gifts for the first-time moms in your life. Everyone gets really excited about a new baby, but don’t forget the special lady working hard to grow that bundle of joy. She deserves some special love and care too.

If you like this post, you may also like this article on surviving third trimester symptoms or even this one on being an “older mom.” Or if you are looking for gift ideas for future baby check out this post on toddler gift ideas.