52 Best Gifts for Pregnant Women, Recommended by Experts and Real Moms

This award-winning pregnancy and first-year journal is sure to become a treasured keepsake. It has a sturdy hardcover design and is full of beautifully illustrated pages that make it the perfect gift.

Her feet are aching, no doubt. But with these top-rated pillow slides, she can get the support she needs thanks to the "shock absorption" sole. "I am 8 months pregnant, so everything is a struggle right now. I was at Kroger for an hour today and didn’t have to sit on the patio furniture for sale, which is a huge win! These are legit like clouds and are going to be my normal pregnancy shoes now," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

"Stretch mark lotion is good to use from the get go," said one first-time mom. Made with shea, cocoa and jojoba butters and vitamin E, our experts said this fragrance-free lotion is a game-changer when it comes to stretch marks during pregnancy.

It doesn't matter what season she's giving birth, how many babies she's having or what her style is, she will need a lot of high-quality maternity leggings. These were rated the best value by experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute, thanks to the lightweight cotton fabric and versatility of the panel (it can be worn over the belly or under the bump).

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Her growing belly will cause all kinds of aches and pains, so help her get a good night's sleep with this pillow that's designed especially for pregnancies. It has superior contour support that'll keep her back, legs and neck comfortable.

For the days she just can't even, these punny socks are super comfortable and have grips on the bottom to prevent slips. "Perfect gift item for mom's to be, especially to use at the hospital to keep their feet toasty on cold hospital floors," one Amazon reviewer shared.

Gift a pair of pajamas she'll want to wear for nine months straight. Made of soft pima cotton, they feature nursing-friendly straps and an elastic waistband for extra comfort.

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This maternity nursing shirt is one of the most stylish ones we've come across. It's made of a soft cotton-poly blend and comes in so many different colors and patterns, with a double-layer system that allows easy access during breastfeeding. It also doubles as a maternity top as she waits for her new bundle of joy to arrive.

While she's eagerly anticipating her new arrival, she's probably not so thrilled about the impending stretch marks. With a super-hydrating lotion, oil and dry skin gel, this kit has everything she'll need to reduce (and prevent) stretch marks.

Packed with essential oils, vitamin B6 and botanicals, these drops will help relieve nausea and morning sickness. Over 8,000 Amazon reviewers have already purchased this product, and one wrote that "They work immediately."

Even better than a pregnancy gift basket, this box comes with a foot soak, no-slip socks, a headband, wood massager and a coconut eye treatment. "These boxes are so cool and worth every bit," one Amazon reviewer commented.

She'll get 35 cards that can be scratched off to reveal a slew of activities to keep her entertained while she's pregnant. Most of the options are fun DIY ideas to help her remember this special time.

As she prepares for her new baby, she can write down little memories from her pregnancy for them to both cherish years from now.

She'll likely need a lot of TLC during her pregnancy and this luxurious bath pillow will provide much-needed "me time." Designed to fit most tub styles, it will give her tons of upper body support to keep her comfy and it features suction cups to keep it in place.

Help protect her inner thighs from uncomfortable chafing with this soothing balm. It's made of nourishing vitamins and is waterproof to keep her chafe-free on extra sweaty days.

First trimester nausea is no fun, and these acupressure nausea bands may just bring her some relief. They come in a set of two and are discrete enough to wear under long sleeves.

She's drinking more water than ever now, and the top-rated Stanley Quencher can help keep her drink cool and fresh. It also fits perfectly inside a car's cupholder, so she can take it anywhere.

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Our lab experts were very impressed with this robe. With a plush feel that's also extremely absorbent, she'll get a lot of use out of this during her pregnancy and time as a new mom.

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Cue the happy tears with this beautiful necklace that's made of 14K gold vermeil. It comes with a sweet message that'll let her know just how special this time in her life is. "Love this dainty necklace, beautiful meaning and simple look that you can dress up or down," one Amazon reviewer commented.

This activity book will make her laugh out loud with its choice of quizzes, mazes, journaling pages and realistic portraits that capture what pregnancy is actually like. It'd be a great baby shower gift if you want to give her something unique.