Planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is an empowering journey, filled with hope, preparation and self-care. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone special this holiday season, we’ve gathered a selection of thoughtful gifts to support and inspire VBAC moms. From prenatal essentials to recovery tools, these items are perfect for guiding a mom through her VBAC journey. Plus, this guide includes some incredible products from Needed, a brand focused on nourishing moms with high-quality supplements for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum support.
Ready? Let’s dive into the gift guide!
A large cup for labor and postpartum
We love our Stanley Cups around here but another popular choice is the Hydrojug.
Hydration Support from Needed
After all, she has to have something to put in that big cup! Needed’s Hydration Support is an electrolyte powder that is lightly sweetened with real fruit. It’s perfect for supporting hydration in pregnancy, during labor, and even during breastfeeding to support a healthy milk supply. Use code VBAC20 for 20% off your first order!
Books
It’s true – knowledge is power when it comes to preparing for birth (and parenthood). There are so many great books out there that can help you feel educated, empowered and encouraged as you plan your VBAC. Some of our favorites include Birth after Cesarean, Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, How to Heal a Bad Birth and Baby Got VBAC. Check out some other great titles here.
Needed Prental Vitamin
Our favorite way to support optimal nutrition in pregnancy and beyond! Give the VBAC mom in your life the gift of radically better nutrition with a Needed Prenatal subscription. Use code VBAC20 for an additional 20% off subscriptions!
Pre/Probiotic from Needed
A strong and healthy gut is needed for a healthy pregnancy. Support your gut and vaginal health with our favorite Pre/Probiotic from Needed. And don’t forget to use code VBAC20 for 20% off!
A bluetooth speaker
We love this one to bring to labor and delivery because it’s water-resistant. Use it to play a labor playlist or affirmation tracks.
A TENS unit
Such an amazing tool for distraction and comfort in labor!
Prenatal Omega-3 from Needed
Support maternal mood, and baby’s optimal brain, nerve, and eye development with this Omega-3 supplement from our friends at Needed! Their Omega-3 is our top choice. It has a neutral smell and taste and was designed to eliminate fish burps – perfect for those experiencing nausea.
Tummy Butter
This cream is formulated with safe ingredients and works wonders to soothe itchy skin and diminish the redness that comes with stretch marks.
Book a prental massage
A prenatal massage makes for great self care and helps to ease the discomforts of pregnancy. Be sure to look for a massage therapist who specializes in prenatal massage techniques to ensure safety.
Hatch Rest Sound Machine
This sound machine doubles as a night light and we definitely recommend one for every bedroom in the house, including the parents’ since white noise can benefit everyone’s sleep! Pro tip: use red light at night when you’re up with the baby to disturb both of your sleep cycles a little less.
The How to VBAC Course for Parents
Gifting a VBAC mom-to-be the empowerment and knowledge to plan her VBAC is one of the best gifts! This comprehensive course for parents is a digital course focused on VBAC preparation, perfect for anyone planning a VBAC this holiday season.
Use code YESICAN to get 30% off enrollment now through December 2.
Contribute towards a doula
Be Her Village is an incredible platform designed to help you create a registry for the things you truly need but could use help funding like doulas as well as childbirth education, pelvic floor health, lactation support and more. Another popular option is gofundme.
Gift cards for speciality providers
Sometimes mamas could really benefit from extra support after baby arrives. Consider loading gift cards for specialty providers like pelvic floor physical therapists, lactation services, chiropractic care and more. Check with local providers for gift card options or think about something virtual like this.
Gift cards for food
Is there truly a better thing to gift someone who is near the end of pregnancy or freshly postpartum than FOOD?! Consider things like Doordash or Grubhub gift cards to make ordering takeout simpler. If you want to go the extra mile, give the gift of food delivery like DailyHarvest HomeChef, HelloFresh or postpartum-specific meals from mama-meals, motherbees or Nourish Birth Postpartum. They might be a bit pricey, but this isn’t something mamas will typically buy for themselves (which makes it such a special gift).
And don’t forget about meals for the kiddos! NurtureLife offers nutritious meals that can make cooking for a household so much easier! PS – another book that would make an amazing gift is this gorgeous cookbook called “The First Forty Days.”
Afterease Tincture
A postpartum favorite for helping to ease discomfort after delivery.
Silver nipple covers
A total game changer for moms planning to breastfeed. They help to heal cracked and painful nipples.
Other postpartum essentials
It’s becoming a bit more common now, but so many mamas are focused one what baby needs, they forget what they will need postpartum. Think about things like adult diapers, nipple relief, postpartum underwear and more. You can find all of our favorites in our 11 Postpartum Essentials Worth Every Penny.
Body hair removal
Ok, but hear me out!! This is the best gift for mamas once they are done having kids. You could get her a gift card for somewhere local or LaserAway (who is offering some great Black Friday sales). *Laser hair removal is not recommended during pregnancy.
We hope these gift ideas help you spoil the VBAC mom in your life with some practical needs met, some self-care and radically better nutrition from our friends at Needed.
Happy Holidays, Women of Strength!
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