Valentine’s Day, to me, is all about romance.
For that reason, I think Valentine’s Day gifts should be romantic and personal. If the woman you love is pregnant, that’s all the more reason to put a little extra something special together for her. She is, after all, bringing your child into the world and sacrificing a lot of personal comfort to do so.
Show her how much you care with something thoughtful for Valentine’s Day.
To help you, here are my best ideas for Valentine’s Day Gifts for pregnant women.
Lingerie
Fellas, you know your woman. If she liked it when you bought her lingerie before pregnancy, chances are she’ll like it now. My two favorite lingerie designers for pregnant women are You! Lingerie and Belabumbum.
You! Lingerie offering sizzling hot styles of maternity and nursing bras with matching panties at prices everyone can afford. The pictured Rumi Noir style (above and left) retails for $29.99 (bra) and $14.99 (thong panties).
Designed by a nursing mother for nursing mothers, You! Lingerie helps her flaunt her sensuous curves. This gift lets your lady know how sexy you think her pregnant shape is. www.you-lingerie.com
Another beautiful choice is the Ariel Chemise from Belabumbum. Made of soft cotton, this design is feminine and suggestive without putting pressure on her to be “va-va-voom.” Also designed for maternity and nursing, the Ariel Chemise can transition from maternity to motherhood with her, since it offers easy nursing access. You can purchase this Valentine’s Day gift for your pregnant woman for $59 at Belabumbum.com.
While you’re at it, the matching Ariel Robe can be added for $57. She’ll love it. Trust me!
If you want to go the whole nine yards, find a pair of black slippers to round out the ensemble.
Jewelry
You really can’t go wrong giving a pregnant woman a gift of jewelry. Of course, budget and her personal tastes make narrowing down the seemingly endless choices a challenge. Does she like hand-made jewelry or designer jewelry? Silver or gold? Does she have a favorite gem? Have you explored any jewelry collections that you could start for her?
About a decade ago, birthstone jewelry was all the rage for gift-giving. Husbands gave wives rings or necklaces that had all the birthstones of their children in them. In the last five years or so, Pandora became a popular gift for women. Today, the trend is toward hand-stamped jewelry.
If you’re just starting your family, now may not be the time to invest in a birthstone piece of jewelry. So how about a birth month hand-stamped necklace? Our Due Date Maternity Necklace (above) is on trend, handmade here in Oregon and versatile enough to wear everywhere. $48 at Maternitique. 
For a more classic, timeless style, consider our Sterling Silver Teething Ring Necklace. It’s beautiful enough to wear during pregnancy, but after baby is born, she’ll come to really appreciate how wonderful it is.
The sterling silver ring keeps baby entertained, the necklace can be pulled and grabbed without hurting her neck or breaking, and the sterling silver naturally soothes baby’s gums during teething.
If elegance is her style, this sterling silver Teething Necklace is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. $179 with free shipping at Maternitique.
Bonding Over Her Belly
You made the baby together, now spend some time on Valentine’s Day taking care of her baby bump for her. How?
First, order a Pampered Mama Pregnancy Gift Box ($83 with free shipping at Maternitique) and pregnancy body wash in time to arrive by Valentine’s Day.
Then, on your romantic holiday, take a shower together. When you’re done washing her hair and lathering her up with some Orange U Spoiled Body Wash or Pampered Pregnancy Body Wash, follow with the exfoliating sugar body scrub included in the Pampered Mama Pregnancy Gift Box. Using a circular motion with your hands, gently caress her body with the sugar scrub. Rinse off completely, then wrap your love in a large towel.
Lead her to the bedroom and have her lie down in bed. Gently pat her body with the towel so her skin is still slightly damp. Take out the Bump Gloss stretch mark body oil from the Pampered Mama Pregnancy Gift Box and then slowly massage in a light layer of oil all over her body. Let the oil soak into her skin for about 10 minutes (I’ll leave it to you to think of some way to keep her in bed and undressed for 10 minutes).
Then, open up the Tummy Butter from the Pampered Mama Pregnancy Gift Box and massage it onto her belly, hips, thighs and breasts. Take your time, talk to her belly, tell her how beautiful she is, and use your imagination to enjoy the experience however you prefer. (Wink, wink.)
Head to Toe Pampering
Giving an amazing, romantic Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t have to be expensive, fancy or over-the-top. If you’re wife is pregnant, life is about to change for you both. So why not give her the gift of appreciating the moment? Make some intimate, pleasurable pregnancy memories now that you can recall together later in the middle of the night, when you’re covered in spit-up and the baby’s crying.
First, light some candles in the bathroom. (We have some naturally scented Pomegranate Soy Votive Candles for maternity relaxation that are on sale.) Draw her a warm bath. While she’s stretched out in the tub, hand her some chocolate-covered strawberries or chocolate truffles to enjoy while she’s experiencing your touch. With a sponge or washcloth and some pregnancy-safe body wash, gently and attentively cleanse her skin. Give her a real treat, not to mention some practical assistance, by shaving her legs for her (if she’s late in pregnancy, she can’t easily do it herself anyway).
Help her out of the bath, wrap her in a large towel and lead her to bed. After patting her dry, rub oil over her entire body, gently massaging her shoulders, back, arms, hands and legs. Finish the sensual pampering night by ending at her feet, massaging in lotion or Foot Relief Cream.
Now, she’s relaxed, oiled and unclothed. What happens next is up to you!
Not a bad way to top off a night with a bouquet of flowers and a nice dinner out, right?
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Love,
Tara