My Maternity Pics!
Hello sweet Humans,
It’s nearing the end of summer, and that means it’s almost time for me to have a baby. I am so excited and a bit nervous and SUPER emotional, NBD. I am staying active and also resting a lot. Mostly, I am spending quality time with Ellie and Jamie before our little unit goes from 3 to 4. I have been compiling a list of my favorite maternity picks ( clothes, products, gear, health hacks, etc) and I am so excited to share with you!! Hint hint..my favorite baby products are coming to the blog once baby boy comes … so get ready for that massive list as well. Maybe you are thinking of getting pregnant or have a friend or family member who is, or maybe you are gestating and this is what you have been waiting for since I launched this blog… either way, flag this post so you or someone else you love can have a comfy, CLEAN and GREEN pregnancy.
I even included a workout this week ( that’s preggo safe) so you can stay healthy and strong and happy. Please know I am sending you all the love, now go #beyourbestself
Xoxo, Amy
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Amy’s maternity picks
Coterie
These are the diapers I am investing in! Completely green in every way ( fragrance free, chlorine free, latex free, paragon free, lotion free, etc ) and made with as much sustainability as possible, these little absorbers are about to cover my baby’s bum for a long time. With unmatched absorbency, super softness, and a smarter fit, I know you will LOVE these diapers Use AMY30 for 30% off your first order!
Mary Ruth’s Prenatal vitamins and probiotics
I have tried a bunch of prenatal vitamins, and this is the one my body and stomach like best. It’s a personal choice- you’ll have to see what works for you, but I am a huge fan of Mary Ruth’s. Completely organic and toxic free- the founder is currently on her third pregnancy! Here are her rec’s for pregnancy: 1. Probiotic Prenatal Capsules 2. Probiotic Postnatal Capsules (once baby is born) 3. Vitamin C From time to time during pregnancy when around anyone sick, or feeling like you are getting sick 4. Pineapple Liquid Nighttime Multimineral 5. Liquid Morning Multivitamin. Ellie also takes her kid’s gummy vitamin! Got you a discount code too! Use AMY15 for 15% off your order (Minimum purchase of $23.95)
Comrad Socks
While my feet haven’t swelled up ( yet.. eek), I did get cursed with an abundance of yucky spider veins ( on just one leg mind you..) these socks are amazing. Not only do they really work, they are actually stylish.
Esker Belly Oil
This belly oil is so yummy!! I use it daily and am obsessed. Clean, all natural and safe for you and baby. I use the uplifting belly oil in the AM and the soothing belly oil post shower or before bed. All of their products are divine and non toxic.
Hatch
These clothes are so stylish and so comfy. I had a few of their dresses from Ellie that I wore again this pregnancy, and I will be rocking my Hatch postpartum as well.
Pea in the pod shapewear
As you get more preggo you may start to lose any resemblance of a thigh gap and find yourself a bit uncomfortable. Get a pair or two ( I have nude and black) of these and I promise you will feel pretty darn good! Holds that booty in nice and tight too!!
BLK + GRN
Incredible non-toxic all green products for your skin, teeth, baby, house, hair, you name it! Pretty much everything is safe for mama and baby. I ordered their honeypot pads for postpartum- and already packed them in my hospital bag!
Natalie Martin
Splurge worthy dresses. I am wearing one in my blog pic this week. I have a handful of these now, and they are quite possibly my favorite items in my closet. Plus I can wear them all while I breastfeed, and I was wearing one in the Bahamas when I got pregnant! So… they are super versatile- BIG FAN.
Detox Market
From Skincare ( both face and body) to shampoo, to make up, to cleaning products, this market is GOLD. Everything is green and non-toxic- and most is pregnancy safe- they have pregnancy geared products as well. My medicine cabinet and shower is filled with their products!
Adidas Cloudfoam Slides
Regular shoes just don’t cut it after a few months- then you add a quarantine, and like what else are you doing except trying to walk on a cushion?! I have two pairs of these cloud foam slides, and WHOA are they a party on your foot! They are on sale right now, so go get em and get a pair for someone else as a gift!
Rachel Pally
Rachel’s non maternity wear is so comfy, so you can imagine how great her maternity collection is! I am currently rocking some of her personal hand me downs from her pregnancies- and they haven’t pilled or aged one bit ( fun fact, her and her husband introduced Jamie and I!)! The modal dresses and onesies are so flattering and feel so soft. Now she has linen and all sorts of other fab materials to rock on that hot preggo body!
The Girlfriend Collective
Eco-Friendly is their top priority, and whoa is this activewear brand amazing. Aside from bring super stylish and comfortable- I am currently rocking their maternity workout pants- they make clothes for all shapes and sizes OUT OF RECYCLED WATER BOTTLES, FISHING NET and SPANDEX!! They are sustainable and transparent ( ahem, even their packaging is made from recycled materials).
Expecting Better
The best book for expecting moms. Debunks all the myths and gives you the real deal info you need to know; “What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. From the author of Cribsheet, a data-driven decision making guide to the early years of parenting”
Katie’s Crib
One of my best friends Katie is the host of this brilliant podcast. It’s a dream for mamas to be and new mamas. I have learned so much and am so excited about the new season. I have been on two episodes, so you’ll get a little Amy love too!
Prenatal workouts with Melissa Wood Health
I desperately wanted to get my prenatal workout series on this year, but between the pandemic and lack of childcare, it just wasn’t possible to record and share the what I envisioned. Luckily…. Melissa has a very similar training style and vibe to me and has some wonderful videos available online. I also like, Tracy Anderson’s prenatal series, the Bloom Method(pre and post natal), Tone it up prenatal series, and Obé’s prenatal platform.
Branch Basics
For your home, your laundry and your life, this is the best cleaning brand I have come across. I felt safe my whole pregnancy using their cleaning products, and I have already washed all of babies newborn clothes and gear in their detergent. You can use this one plant based concentrate for nearly everything and the oxygen boost for the rest. Plus the bottles are reusable, so you don’t throw anything out. No joke, I haven’t thrown out a cleaning bottle in over a year. Use my code BBAMY15 for a discount on your starter set!
Harper Wilde
Bras that grow with you. So comfy. So supportive. Need I say more? They are sold out of their nursing bra, but you know I am getting that as soon as it’s back in stock.
Knix
From Pjs, to loungewear, to postpartum wear, to (ahem) leakproof underwear, to bras of all sizes and types this brand has it all. I love their pajamas, I am rocking their robe every day, and I will be wearing their core love high-rise undies for this new postpartum bod. Everything is so comfy!! I highly recommend!
