Episode 51: Nikki & Stef on Pregnancy Gear
by Nikki Parnell — April 9, 2021
We’ve had questions about various things we use during pregnancy and we had a request for a pregnancy gear episode so we’re doing that this week! Listen in to hear what products are getting us through these 9 months! In the last 20 minutes we discuss body image during pregnancy and navigating the pressures put on pregnant and postpartum bodies, sharing a couple resources for anyone who might struggle with those topics. Check out all the links in the show notes below! To listen, click the button below or search “Run Hard Mom Hard” whereever you get your podcasts!
Show Notes:
Running related:
- Cadenshae leggings and nursing bras – use code “RHMH15%” for 15% off your purchase!
- ReCORE Fitness FITsplints and strength programs – use code “rhmh15” for 15% off your order!
- Hydroflask water bottles = the best
- Treadmills = super handy
- Senita maternity running leggings with pockets
- Nikki’s advice: Don’t change up your running shoes during pregnancy unless you’d love to kill your feet
Non-running related:
- Fetal Doppler
- Wrist splints for carpal tunnel
- Papaya Enzymes for heartburn! Life saver!!
- Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter
- Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
- Nikki’s Face Oil with Jujoba, Primrose, Rose Hip and Vitamin E oil
- Amika Soul Food Hair Mask! AMAZING!
- Buy yourself a couple maternity pieces you feel good in. Splurge!
- Lululemon leggings for everyday living
- Fre Wine (non-alcoholic wine)
Hospital Bag Essentials:
- Stef: Extra long phone charging cord, pads and underwear if you don’t like the mesh ones, gift for partner, gifts for siblings, comfy clothes, mascara, face wash, tooth brush, shower stuff, Tucks, Frida Mom Peri Bottle (apparently a must have!), Mother Love Sits Bath Spray
- Nikki: Nursing bra, nursing tank top, nursing pads, robe, nipple cream/butter/balm, take home outfit for baby, snacks, comfy clothes for spouse, glasses/ contacts, hair ties, chap stick, deodorant
A couple resources to help with body image during pregnancy and tackling the pressures to put on pregnant and postpartum bodies:
- “The Fourth Trimester” book by Kimberly Anne Johnson
- Fearless Rebelle Radio Podcast #103
- @thebirdspapaya
- @bec_ellis_writer
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