Gift Ideas for Pregnant Women

Pregnancy gifts should not be confused with baby shower gifts, which are all about the baby. The gift ideas in this article are really about the pregnant woman in your life.

Bellybuds are fantastic gift idea for an expectant mom who loves music and wants to share it with her unborn child. The Bellybuds are speakers that are attached to the belly with medical grade adhesive and can be plugged into any standard mp3 player or sound device. The “belly phones” even come with a splitter that lets the mom plug another pair of headphones to listen to the same thing her baby is listening to.

The Bellybuds would also make a very special gift for military moms-to-be with husbands deployed overseas. The mom can use the “belly phones” to play recorded voice messages from the dad while he is away. It is known that by birth a baby is already familiar with a mother's voice, so this is a great way to get familiar with the father’s voice too.

Pampering gift sets make wonderful presents for expectant moms because being healthy and happy is one of the best ways to prepare for motherhood. You can find tons of pampering gifts in the stores but make sure to pick a gift set that is specially designed for pregnant women. Why? Most pregnant women are very sensitive to strong smells and they may find the traditional products overwhelmingly perfumey. You should also look for organic products because they do not contain synthetic fragrances and are safer to use (Mambino Organics’ “Bun in the Oven” kit or the “Mommy Care” pack). Instead, they contain small amounts of essential oils that are found to be therapeutic during pregnancy. The pampering gift sets for expectant moms usually include belly butters that improve the skin elasticity and help prevent stretch marks, body toning oils, organic body washes, facial cleansers and moisturizers, special lip balms and many more. Some pregnancy gifts sets, such as Philosophy’s “Welcome Baby” pack, also come in very pretty packages that don’t even need wrapping.

Stylish, convertible diaper bags are another great gift option for pregnant women because they can be used even before the baby is born. They are perfect for women who are in the last trimester of their pregnancy and already have received many pampering gifts and maternity clothes. Diaper bags need to be functional, have a lot of pockets and compartments but, honestly, most of them are less than fashionable. Giving a stylish diaper bag as a gift can change mom's attitude and make her feel beautiful (many women don't feel attractive during pregnancy and post-baby).

Convertible diaper bags, like for example those from Timi & Leslie's collection, are so chic and stylish that no one would guess there are diapers and bottles inside! They look like fashionable purses but make no compromise on their functionality (check the videos below). Today’s fashionable diaper bags come with pockets and accessories designated for almost every item on a child care list that you would expect. Some even include clutches for mom's essentials and are definitely a gift that a pregnant woman will be happy to receive.

For an expectant mother, the baby’s arrival is a big day in her life and a special gift that will make her feel comfortable and pretty would be highly appreciated. One such gift is an elegant and modern delivery gown. Yes, they do exist and are a great alternative to the usual baggy and faded hospital gowns. A company called Pretty Pushers makes modern disposable delivery gowns that are so elegant that will make the mom feel like a star (and those delivery photos stand out from the crowd).

The gowns are made from soft cotton and designed with openings in all the right places - low-cut back for the epidural and a tie-closure front for monitors. They are not only great looking but also come with matching headbands which will definitely go to good use. A stylish delivery gown is one of those little gifts that can help make the frantic insanity of delivery day much more enjoyable. Click here to read Customers Reviews.

Gifting an expectant mom subscription to a magazine related to pregnancy or mother and baby is a practical gift idea, which can make her happy. Magazine subscriptions are good gifts because they are probably the best way to keep updated with the latest information on the subject. Although there is a lot of information available on the internet, it is always nice to have the latest news summarized for you in a magazine. Pregnancy books are also helpful gifts because they can provide the expectant mom with information about what her next nine months are going to be.

Pregnancy workout DVDs are another good gift idea. Exercising during pregnancy has many benefits, including reduced weight gain, easier delivery and faster recovery. And who doesn't want that? It also prepares the mom for the real workout - the baby.