Pregnant women are always in need of a little pampering and thoughtful maternity gifts are the perfect way of showing you care. Receiving pregnancy gifts can make a pregnant woman feel special and appreciated, at a time when she may not be feeling her best. There is a whole range of maternity gifts available nowadays, particularly online.

Here are my favourite suggestions for maternity and new mum gifts.

Comfortable clothing:
Maternity clothing and breastfeeding clothing are also considerate and much appreciated presents. Breast feeding tops, maternity loungewear; perhaps even an evening dress can be offered as gifts. Or perhaps some maternity accessories for comfort, such as a pair of luxury slippers, or style like a bright pashmina.

Jewellery
A cool pregnancy gift would be a long necklace with a chunky pendant. The long shape lengthens the woman’s look, and a large pendant balances their bump. Make sure that the necklace is adjustable so the pendant falls just above the bump.
Cool new mom gifts include reminder bracelets. For breast feeding Mommies this bracelet is a stylish way to mark which side they need to begin the next feed on.

Skincare products
Maternity treats such as scented oils, bath oils, candles and moisturising body creams also make lovely luxury presents. Watch out for luxury gift packs of creams and massage oils that stop prevent and remove stretch marks that are inevitable after child birth. Pregnant women love to feel relaxed.

Still not sure?
If you are still undecided about the kind of maternity gift that will be appreciated, you can offer a gift certificate that can be redeemed for something useful and essential. This is an alternative way to make sure that a gift is not doubled-up and the recipient can pick a gift that goes with her tastes exactly.

Maternity gifts are a great way to show that you are thinking about someone during their pregnancy. They are also a lovely way to mark the new family member’s arrival with a gift for the new mommie rather than the new baby!