My Pregnancy & Postpartum Must-Haves

Julianna Sweeney

Apr 24, 2025

3 min read

Updated: Aug 27

All of the things that made a huge positive impact on my pregnancy, postpartum and preparing me for motherhood!

My faves - all naturally derived
I take these all the time but great for developmental support for baby - pregnancy and breastfeeding
Great for liver detox! Drink with raw cream for hormone balance.
A must read!
A must read!
My all time FAVORITE bras - so soft and easy to breastfeed!
The MOST comfortable underwear for pregnancy and postpartum.
Definitely recommend wearing your own gown for birth!
Most comfy adult diapers for postpartum.
Life. Changing.
Can't even explain how amazing these were!
Life. Savers.
Really helps with breast pain and milk let down!
Super helpful for recovery with support for your tummy
Great quality - reusable
Great pump! I got mine through insurance for free.
Bag to keep breast pump and parts organized.

Here are some of the things that I could actually eat my first trimester that nourished my body and helped minimize the nausea.

Citrus Wellness Shot
Morning Mocktail (organic pure orange juice, splash of coconut water, splash of lemon juice, ground ginger, ground turmeric)
Avocado Toast (Homemade sourdough, avocado, cottage cheese, chia seeds, flaky salt, pepper, EVOO)
PB & H Toast (Homemade sourdough, natural peanut butter, drizzle of raw honey, flaky salt)
Simple breakfast (organic free-range eggs cooked in grass-fed butter, uncured bacon, sourdough toast)
Homemade chicken nuggets (ground, free-range organic chicken, sourdough breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, corn starch, 1 egg, nutritional yeast, sprinkle of dried parsley dipped in light egg wash, covered in breadcrumbs and pan fried in ghee. Great to make in bulk and freeze for easy quick bite!)
Chicken Panini (roast chicken, pesto, fresh mozz, tomato, fresh basil, salt, pepper, EVOO, balsamic glaze, on sourdough, grilled in grass-fed butter)
Unstuffed Peppers (sauteed organic peppers, onions and garlic, italian seasoning, 1 jar organic sauce, organic rice, Force of Nature ancestral blen ground beef, raw cheese)

These were my favorite snacks all throughout my pregnancy!

These were the things I found helped me prepare for a smooth labor and delivery!

Hydration - water with a pinch of high quality salt (I love Redmond's Real Salt) and a squeeze of lemon or a nice big glass of organic coconut water for staying uber hydrated!
Beef Organs and red meat - extra iron support for increased blood volume
Raw milk, cheese and A2 heavy cream in my coffee - extra bio-available calcium support for baby's growing bones
Dates - I loved making homemade snickers bars for a little after dinner dessert - half and flatten dates on a baking sheet to make a base, spread natural PB on top and then pour melted chocolate over it. Finish it off with a sprinkle of salt and enjoy!
Raspberry leaf tea - I would have at least 1 big cup per day in the last month.

Don't stop moving! Walk and workout as much as you can without hurting yourself - even and especially on the days you don't feel like it. It makes such a positive impact on labor, delivery and recovery!
Eat tons of protein - stay strong Mama! Protein helps with all the things, plus it's great for baby's development.
Stay hydrated! Electrolytes help ensure that your body retains what it needs for you and baby!
Integrative Pelvic Floor PT - huge for labor prep and postpartum recovery
Chiropractic care - for alignment aid in labor prep and postpartum recovery