• First Trimester: Weeks 1-13

Congratulations – you're having a baby! Our handy first-trimester checklist will help you figure out what to buy during these early weeks. And don't forget to move on to our second-trimester and third-trimester  checklists when it's time.

New pants or a waistband extender
Your belly may not be visibly rounder yet, but your pants may not be fitting as well, even just a few weeks in. A new pair of pants with a bit of Lycra stretch might round out your wardrobe perfectly. If you don't want to start buying new clothes just yet, try a waistband extender such as a rubberband.   Try looping a regular rubber band or large hair elastic around the button, through the hole and around the button again. This gives you a little breathing room when they still fit everywhere else. Keeping comfy is your new mission, and it's more important than you may think: Some women report that a looser waist and helps with morning sickness.

Morning Sickness Relief
Morning sickness is the nauseated feeling you experience in your first trimester. Herbal Teas such as, Happy Mornings, containing Ginger, Spearmint and Peppermint can help alleviate these symptoms. Many midwives and professionals who work with herbs believe that the regular consumption of these teas may help prevent pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm labor, prolonged labor, and postpartum hemorrhage.

Body pillow
Some pregnant women say their number one favorite purchase is their body pillow. Even this early, you may get uncomfortable easily, and a body pillow may help you get a better night's sleep.

A good stretch mark lotion or Oil
Your skin may start feeling drier, especially on your belly as it grows and your skin stretches. For Maximum Stretch Mark Prevention our Tummy Butter and Bump Gloss are recommended to be used together (each contain oils proven to help aid in stretch mark prevention and the fading of existing scars and stretch marks).

Tooth care
Your mouth may be drier, your gums more sensitive - and you're more susceptible to gingivitis now. Preventing periodontal disease is vital for pregnant women, so buy yourself a nice new, soft-bristled toothbrush and some dental floss and use them every day to keep your mouth fresh and healthy.

A comfy cotton bra
Your breasts are probably feeling more tender now. And while you may not be ready for a maternity bra, a sports bra or comfortable cotton bra without underwire will give you gentle support and ease discomfort.