- Give your expectant friend a special present.pancia image by CORRADO RIVA from Fotolia.com
A thoughtful gift will be much appreciated for your friend that's expecting. Pregnancy can be a tiring and stressful time, and it's a great time to tailor a gift especially to your friend's needs during this special time. Whether it is for a baby shower or just because, gift your mom-to-be friend with a present she'll really appreciate and get some use out of. - Being pregnant can be extremely uncomfortable. Your feet are swollen and clothes don't fit anymore. Buy a maternity sweatsuit or lounge outfit for your friend. These come in many colors and styles, and are perfect to wear when hanging around the house or running errands. Another idea for a pregnant mom is a cozy pair of slippers. Swollen feet are a common pregnancy complaint, and some fuzzy slippers will ease the discomfort. You may want to purchase slippers in a bigger size than your friend usually wears to accommodate swelling throughout the pregnancy.
- Reading about what happens to your body during pregnancy can ease a stressed-out expectant mother's mind. There are plenty of pregnancy books on the market, and a few of those can make great gifts. "What To Expect When You're Expecting" is a classic book. Other ideas would be a baby name book, a pregnancy nutrition book or a humorous book on parenting. For a mom who likes to write and keep a record of things, a pregnancy journal is a perfect gift. She can note her experience of being pregnant and giving birth, and this will be a priceless gift for her child later on.
- Provide a gift that can help mom when she is tired and stressed out. When you're in your last trimester of pregnancy, cleaning the house or cooking dinner can be more than daunting chores. A month's worth of housekeeping service, some gift cards to local take-out restaurants, and your own services for babysitting after the baby is born will all be welcome gifts.
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