To buy: Pregnancy nausea cures

You may not need it, but if you do, it's nice to have a few things on hand for when/if the feeling hits - and it’s not just morning sickness, it can be any time in the day, and even all day. If you’re looking for more info, here’s a quick and comprehensive read. I recommend a tea (get used to tea - it's going to be around a lot throughout your pregnancy), some hard candies, and honestly, trial and error to figure out what makes you feel better and what your triggers are. For me, the tea and sucking on the ginger candies does the trick, along with having a bowl of Cheerios in the morning to have some food in my stomach. I've had friends swear by the wristbands, but I've never needed to use them - but including in case you want to give it a try! A few additional favorites for tea, candy, and what appears to be the big daddy of wristbands may be useful to have ready so you’re not waiting for stuff to arrive, and to figure out what works best for you - but you may be one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have morning sickness, so you can also wait to see. 

Serious morning sickness - throwing up, losing weight, inability to function - obviously warrants a chat with your doctor, and there are stronger remedies available through your care provider.

To do: Order and take prenatal vitamins

You’ve probably heard that you need to take prenatal vitamins every day while pregnant (and even postpartum). If you need further convincing, a quick Google search or this article will help. But if you do a quick peek on Amazon, there are tons to choose from - and to be honest, any prenatal is better than no prenatal. But how do you select the right prenatal for you? It depends on what you’re looking for, and you may need to try a few varieties to figure out what works best for you - some women have indigestion from prenatals on an empty stomach. Again, the most important thing is to take every day. To that end, I find that actually setting the vitamins aside in an organizer helps - put it in your kitchen so you take your vitamins while you’re eating. I’m also always on the lookout for chic pill cases for my purse - so if you happen to be a great vintage shopper, send links my way!

So, for prenatal recommendations - if you’re going to have a hard time taking them daily, and/or have a sensitive stomach, try gummies. They’re tasty and easy to get down.

If you’re looking for something with iron - which is important if you don’t get a lot of iron in your diet, but as always, connect with your doctor - try these from NatureMade. The capsule itself is easy enough to get down, and it’s a comprehensive multi-vitamin.

If a vegan formula is important to you, along with the look of your shelf, Ritual is the way to go. More expensive, but a fan favorite, and a completely traceable supply chain. 

Now order, and set a reminder in your phone, or put in that organizer, and stick with it!

Hi, I’m Pippa - your less annoying know-it-all friend, who will spill her secrets and keep yours.

Congrats, mazel, and kudos on your pregnancy! If you’re feeling excited and a bit overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are tons of books and apps and websites to help you navigate the world of pregnancy, but all you really need is someone to give you the quick and dirty, right? Like a fantastic wedding planner, only for your pregnancy? That’s me.

I’ll break down your pregnancy to-do list every week, with a focus on the stuff that the traditional pregnancy check-lists don’t talk about - like handling your mother-in-law, what to wear home from the hospital, and the convos to have with your partner along the way.

Each week, I’ll give you some ideas for what to do for your pregnancy/baby/family this week, what to buy for your pregnancy, and what to discuss with your partner during pregnancy.

Hopefully it goes without saying, but I’m just your girlfriend - not a doctor - so any tips I have should be taken as just that: my little nugget of wisdom, not a substitute for medical advice. All content is my own.

Here we go!