The best buys to help you relax during pregnancy

*Herbal tea designed with pregnant women in mind

*Delicious, caffeine free and super relaxing

*Organic and made with herbs from around the world

A warm cup of herbal tea before bed can help to relax your mind and body, but make sure you buy one specifically aimed at pregnant ladies so you can sip away with complete peace of mind. This is caffeine-free and formulated with tension-easing peppermint, calming chamomile, and a whiff of red raspberry leaf and orange peel. It tastes delicious too!

*Perfect for soothing restless, tired, achy legs

*Safe in pregnancy even form the earliest days

*95% natural ingredients and vegan-friendly

If you find that your legs feel tired and heavy during pregnancy, this spray gives you an instant cooling sensation that refreshes your legs and revives you. The spray delivers a fine mist that has been developed by midwives to help cool and soothe your swollen legs and ankles. It's also suitable for other body areas too. It is made from a blend of pure essential oils including peppermint and eucalyptus, aloe, black pepper and sweet orange.

*Eye mask filled with lavender to promote great sleep

*Blocks out light fully which helps the body to know it's time for bed

*Ideal if the sun wakes you up too early in the morning

If you struggle to relax at the end of the day, shutting away the world with a silky eye mask is a great idea. Acting like your own personal black-out blind, it will help to shut out light and ease you into sleep. Using a mask filled with lavender will help to relax you further, like this luxurious one, which is made using the softest fabrics with a velvet backing. It's as pretty as it is practical

*Supports your body through the night for superior comfort

*Helps keep your spine in the best position for rest

*Provides full-body support and can be used in many sleeping positions

This luxurious new pregnancy pillow helps you keep in the best, safest pregnancy sleep position. Its supportive padding supports your whole body and the KneeBlade section slips between your legs to ensure you stay lying on your side. You can use it on your bed with your own pillow.and its materials prevent overheating.

*At-home yoga DVD which you can follow from the comfort of your living room

*Great for keeping your body supple during pregnancy, but also important for relaxation

*Far less expensive than paying for a whole yoga course

Yoga is the perfect way to relax when you are expecting a baby, as it teaches you to breathe and relax (an important skill, not just in pregnancy, but also during birth).

However, it’s important that you follow a prenatal system so it’s safe for you and baby. Attending a local prenatal class is a great idea, but if you can’t find one in your area at a convenient time, you can buy a DVD aimed at pregnancy.

*100% organic plant wax candles made for pregnancy

*Combine with calming music, a bath and a face mask for ultimate relaxation

*Choose your favourite scent or collect them all

Candlelight is hugely relaxing, whether you are lying in a warm bath or enjoying a good read or movie on the sofa. Dim the lights and light the wick for instant calm. Pick a candle that is designed for pregnancy, as some essential oils are not recommended when you're expecting.

These are made with 100% organic plant wax and come in four soothing fragrances: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Wild Fig & Grape, and Champagne & Pink Grapefruit.

*Choose from hundreds of white noise apps, youtube videos or playlists on Spotify and Amazon Music

*Many are completely free

*Great if you're struggling to sleep

Download a relaxation app on your phone to zone out before you head to bed. If you find the sound of rain on the windows relaxing, you will love this new app, which replicates the sound to create a form of white noise. Shutting out other sounds that might disturb you during the night, the app offers a full and refreshing night’s sleep for you and your growing baby.

*Intensively hydrates the skin with clary sage and probiotic technology

*Contains no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS

*Made from 99% natural ingredients

Sit back and pamper your skin with this hydrating, natural face mask by Burt's Bees. If you're suffering from increased sensitivity and dryness during pregnancy, your old skin products might not be suitable anymore. This natural face mask by Burt's Bees won't irritate the skin, and will add moisture rather than removing oils as many clay-based mud masks do. It's packed full of lovely, natural ingredients such as clary sage and skin-loving probiotics.