The Products That Got Me Through Pregnancy

Save Your Skin

My skin has reacted differently during each of my three pregnancies, which means I now feel well equipped to deal with any issues another one might throw up. I couldn’t have got through my first pregnancy and all the hormonal breakouts without the brilliant Dr Sam Bunting, so if you don’t know where to start, then pay her a visit. This time round, my skin has been on the dry and dull side, and I’ve used the de Mamiel Pregnancy Facial Oil often. It’s formulated with a rich source of squalene to give you more suppleness and bounce. It’s given my complexion the hydrating boost it’s been craving.

Boost Your Body

Hormonal changes can cause skin to lose elasticity and moisture – so a deeply hydrating oil or cream isn’t just necessary for keeping skin supple as it stretches, but also for reducing that dry, tight, itchy feeling. If we’re talking stretch marks, you should know they’re not only very common (around 90% of women get them) but also genetic, so if your mum or sister had them, chances are you could, too. For me, it’s less about preventing the inevitable and more about keeping my skin resilient and elastic, and for that I love Balance Me’s Super Firming Body Oil, which I first discovered in this New Mum Edit kit. It would make a great present for any expectant friends.

Take A Head-To-Toe Approach

I’d only ever experienced a couple of migraines before I got pregnant but raging hormones in my first trimester meant I was battling a new one every few days. A friend recommended reflexology and it’s no exaggeration to say it was a game changer. Not only did my migraines disappear after two intensive sessions with my therapist Verity, but it also helped quell other niggling issues that I’d had with my previous two pregnancies, like a twinging sacroiliac joint and pelvic pain. Click here to find your nearest practitioner.