Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms-to-be

Contributed by Missy Nolan, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

Trying to decide what to buy the special mom-to-be in your life?

Pregnant women often spend so much time preparing for baby that they forget to set aside some time to relax and enjoy the pregnancy.

Pamper and spoil your favorite expectant mother with any of the top 10 Mother’s Day gifts for moms-to-be below. She’ll love them.

10. 3D Ultrasound

If you think she was excited about the blurry ultrasound pic from the hospital, just wait until she has a 3D ultrasound done. Depending how far along she is in her pregnancy, she can choose from a 2D, 3D, or even 4D package. Many 3D ultrasound centers also offer ultrasound videos of mom’s future soccer star.

9. Maid

Unless she’s going through her nesting phase, odds are high that cleaning is probably the last thing she wants to do right now. Give her a break for a few days with a gift certificate for free maid service.

8. Anything with the word “Mom”

Moms, especially new moms and moms-to-be, are proud of their title. Help her share her joy of parenting with the world by buying her a present with her name written all over it- literally. Some ideas: a mom necklace, bracelet, picture frame, or photo album.

7. Prenatal massage

It’s not easy lugging around another person all day, even if that other person only weighs a few pounds. A trained massage therapist will gently rub away pregnancy-induced pain and tension.

6. Pedicure

Pregnant women don’t just wear flip flops and house slippers because they’re comfortable. They wear them because they can’t reach their feet anymore. Tell her to put the nail polish down (unless she wants to bring her favorite color with her) and take her to her favorite spa or nail salon.

5. A full body pillow

If you’ve ever been pregnant or slept in the same bed as a pregnant woman, you know it’s impossible to get comfortable. When she finally does find the perfect position, it’s time for another bathroom break. A full body pillow will make any mom-to-be a bit more comfortable.

4. Quiet time

You can’t buy it at the mall, but it’s a gift that every mom-to-be needs. Especially if she has other children. Turn off the lights, take the kids to the park, and give her a few hours to relax. She deserves it.

3. Salon certificate

She’s probably been so busy decorating the nursery and carefully folding organic baby clothes that she hasn’t had time to get her hair cut or colored in a while. A salon certificate will help her look absolutely gorgeous at her baby shower.

2. Gift certificate to a trendy maternity store

There are maternity clothes. Then there are maternity clothes that are actually trendy and flattering. Gone are the days when pregnant women hid under baggy sweats and ugly t-shirts. The same goes for hideous maternity jeans and ruffled shirts with giant bows. Expectant moms are hot these days, and they’ve got the chic maternity lingerie, sexy maternity dresses and distressed jeans to prove it.

1. Maternity photo shoot

Pregnancy is a beautiful time, even though she might not always agree with you. Remind her how beautiful she is with a classy maternity photo shoot. Don’t take her to your local department store – hire a professional to do a location shoot outdoors and send them to the beach or flower garden.