Pregnancy in America (Items recommended for pregnant women)

I summarized a list of items that I thought were good and useful to buy during my pregnancy.

◉ Medicine case

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• I no longer forget to take my vitamins.

• Good size in a circle shape.

• It has three letters in it so I don't mistake Tuesday(T) or Thursday(T)

◉ Tumbler 20oz (590ml)

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• Purchased at Target

• The handle makes it easy to carry and drink.

• You can use a straw and just the right size (not too big, not too small, can fit in a car cup holder)

◉Straw

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• Easy to drink

• Something that is good for the environment.

◉Preventing Stretch Marks Cream

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• I started wearing it around my 4th or 5th month, and used a total of 3 of them (up to about $10 each).

• I almost didn't have stretch marks at all (I did have a few on my lower left side in my last month).

◉Hugging pillow with backrest

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• It's much easier to sleep.

• After buying a white pillow, I wanted a backrest, so I bought a gray one (with a backrest is easier!).

• This looks nice too ↓

◉ Support belt for pregnant women</p

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• In the third term of pregnancy, my doctors recommend to wear a support belt, 70% of pregnant women feel better.

• Walking and standing became easier (I always wore it when I went out).

◉Non-wire bra</p

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• I sewed on some Velcro later because I was feeling a little tight even in size L. (I had nausea and upset stomach when I felt even the slightest tightness in my clothes.)

◉Heattech and undershirts for men

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• The men's size is roomy and not painful (the women's size I brought from Japan was too tight and I couldn't wear it anymore).

• I bought it in my husband's size (M) so he can wear it after the baby is born.

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• UNIQLO Men's HEATTECH：6 thin long sleeves, 2 thick sleeves

• Columbia Undershirts：9 tees

◉Jogger pants pajamas

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• Don't let your legs get cold.

• Adjustable waist with ties and tied ankle to keep you from not falling.

• Large size to avoid tightness (size L): 2 pants

• OLD NAVY Jogger Pants

◉ Shower Chair

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• In the third term, it was getting hard to get into the shower (standing up), so the chair made it much easier (I have also a bath tub, but I used mostly the shower)

◉Portable Urine Bags

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• America is a car society. I often use the freeway, and there are many accidents and it can be congested for a long time.

• If you're pregnant, you're likely to urinate more frequently, so it's a good idea to keep bags in your car just in case.

◉ Maternal and Child Health Handbook

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• It's not necessary, but it's nice to have (for example, in case you go back to Japan temporarily).

• Ordered from Rakuiku Manten-do and arrived in about two weeks (I heard that the Los Angeles consulate sometimes has it in stock, but it's too far away from here).

• Reference: Los Angeles Consulate (How to Get a Mother and Child Handbook)