PRESENTS PREGNANT WOMEN REALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

It can be tricky knowing what to buy someone who is pregnant this Christmas, so we’ve taken the guess work out for you and have come up with a list of the best gifts for the mum-to-be in your life.

1. Pampering session

A pedicure or pampering session at a salon or at home will be most welcome; or why not give her a DIY kit of a lovely bath foam, nail polishes, moisturiser and other lovely goodies.

2. Frame for a scan photo

That first Ultrasound scan is really special, so buy her a frame to display it in proudly.

3. Yoga classes

Keeping active and flexible can make all the difference during birth, so give a voucher for ante-natal Yoga classes. Great for relieving stress too.

4. Comfy clothes

We all know that cosy, comfy clothes are great for night times and for lounging around during the day. Team with a warm robe or shawl and you have the perfect gift.

5. Accessories

It can be tricky buying her clothes, so buy her some great accessories instead. Why not treat her to a lovely necklace or bracelet, purse, or even her favourite perfume. .

6. Photo shoot

We all want to treasure this special time, so a voucher for a photo shoot is truly thoughtful. It could be used for a pregnancy photo shoot, or a family photo shoot with your new baby.

7. A great book

Why not make up a bundle of helpful books for the expectant mum? or alternntaively a Kindle pre-loaded with some pregnancy/parenting titles. 

8. Keepsake box

Photos of your bump, scan pictures, first curl and congratulation cards should be treasured, so look for a keepsake box to keep them all in.

9. Cravings hamper

If she has some strange food cravings (gherkins with chocolate anyone?) then a cravings hamper will save her going without those odd treats at a time when the shops are closed. It will also mean her partner doesn’t have to turn out of a warm bed at 3am…

10. Babymoon

A Babymoon is a popular concept these days and whether it’s a trip abroad, a weekend in the UK countryside or a couple of days in a borrowed campavan, she’ll love the time away to focus on the impending birth.

Read our guide to travelling in pregnancy

11. Bedtime bliss

The best gift you can give a pregnant woman has to be comfortable sleep, so invest in a pregnancy pillow and some new bedding for her. Memory foam pillows are great for getting comfy, as are V and S shaped pillows.

12. Foot pampering

During pregnancy, your feet can take a pounding, so give her a foot care pack to soothe her aching feet. A foot spa, teamed with a foot cream and a pair of comfy slippers with padded soles and you have the perfect gift.

13. Birth announcement gift card

Once the baby arrives, life can be so busy that birth announcement cards may not be a priority. A thoughtful pressie is to get her a gift voucher for announcement cards and for you to volunteer to help create the cards when the baby’s born.

14. TV or music gift

All pregnant women and new mums need to take some time out for themselves, so offer a gift card for a subscription music or TV service for those down-time moments. Whether it’s for Netflix, Amazon, iTunes or Spotify, she’ll be able to watch the latest box set or listen to her favourite tunes.