In honor of a few friends and clients who recently announced their pregnancy, I compiled a list of the “Top 10 things that got me through my pregnancy”

If you’re pregnant now, I hope this will be of use to you! If you already had a baby, I’d love to hear a few of the things that carried you through your pregnancy. (Comment below!)

Here you go Mama, Here’s My Top 10...

1. A good stretch mark cream- I used two different kinds. Bio Oil and Palmer’s cocoa butter. (I don’t think it’s necessary to spend a ton of money of fancy creams, I think what’s most important that you keep skin from getting too dry

2. Apples- This was my number one craving during pregnancy. Yes I ate cake and indulged in other cravings but apples were always a sweet and satiating snack

3. Tums- Acid reflux was real during pregnancy. Especially 3rd trimester

4. Unisom- I had a weird case of insomnia during my first trimester. My dr suggested this to help me sleep. Completely safe during pregnancy but consult your dr before taking anything.

5. YFM training program- I knew I needed a safe but effective approach to working out during pregnancy so I created a trimester specific training program that helped keep me strong, address postural changes, prepared me for labor and work my core safely.

6. Boston NAPS- Literally has all the pre/postnatal support you need. From lactation consultants, labor prep, child cpr, and mom and baby classes. Jamie and Emily are amazing!

7. Good pair of maternity leggings- many of my clients have had great luck with Lululemon Align pants. I also really liked Ingrid and isabel crossover panel leggings!

8. Books - A few of my favorite: Yeah Baby, Expecting Better, Exercising through your Pregnancy, Bringing up Bebe.

9. Acupuncture- I saw Ali at Yintuitionwellness and she is amazing! Helped me to get pregnant fast and recover from my C section.

10. Massage- Prenatal massages were amazing to help with my aching body and pamper myself a bit! Heather at Healthworks in Back Bay is incredible!