The best beauty buys for pregnancy

* Helps to improve the appearance of old scars and stretch marks, and prevents new ones from forming

* Softens dry, worn-out skin and evens out skin tone

* PureCellin oil combined with vitamin A and E, Calendula, Lavender, Rosemary and Chamomile oil

Helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. The oil is easily absorbed deep into the skin, and works to maximise the skin's naturally elasticity and promote collagen production.

Use it throughout and after pregnancy to prevent stretch marks from forming and to reduce their appearance if they do develop. It's great for treating dry, itchy skin, too!

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* Helps to prevent stretch mark formation

* Encourages the skin to bounce back easily

* Organic

We just love the name, but also what this product does – and that's help mums-to-be feel confident about their growing bits as they go through the adventure of pregnancy.

Stretch marks are nothing to be ashamed of, of course, but if you do want to keep your skin elasticated and hydrated as you grow your bump, this rich cream glides on and will become a nice ritual between you and your baby.

The product suggests applying daily, but so far we've found using it every 2-3 days works equally well, which is ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Don't forget to add it to your hips and breasts as well as your tummy. Not many people talk about hip stretch marks, but they're a thing!

And it's good for the whole family too, according to one shopper who reviewed it online. She penned: 'This is by far the best cream I have ever used for dry skin especially in winter. Our whole family is using it. Rich, gentle to sensitive skin, it restores dry skin within just a couple of days. Truly amazing!'

* Gently removes makeup without irritating delicate pregnancy skin

* Pack of 3 so you can buy now and not have to worry about running out

* No rinsing required, making life that bit easier for busy mums and mums-to-be!

Gently but thoroughly removes even the toughest waterproof makeup. This micellar water helps to regulate sebum protection and prevents blemishes, which is great for temperamental skin during pregnancy. It won't irritate your eyes or face and is so much quicker than going through a full cleansing routine – so important when you're trying to balance caring for a newborn with looking after yourself!

* Cocoa butter enriched with vitamin E, in a soothing emollient base

* Keeps skin soft and supple while smoothing and healing stretch marks

* Great for preventing itchy skin over your bump

Do you suffer from irritated, dry skin during pregnancy? This daily skin therapy cocoa butter formula by Palmer's moistens and softens skin while helping the appearance of stretch marks, scars and uneven skin tone. It's infused with vitamin E and cocoa butter, ideal for overnight deep moisturising, plus it leaves your skin smelling delicious, too!

* Help foetal growth and development (contains folic acid)

* Hormonal support

* Reduces tiredness and fatigue

* Boosts cognitive function

* Supports bone and teeth

* Supports Iron levels

* Provides your recommended vitamins and minerals throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding, as advised by the UK Department of Health.

* 3 capsules taken together – any time of day

It is advised that you support your pregnancy with vitamins, particularly at the start of the pregnancy when the baby needs folic acid to help it grow. It also is important to get enough vitamin D and iron. Wild Nutrition's comprehensive Pregnancy and New Mother blend of vitamins and minerals, including Folate and Iron, provides perfect nutritional support for you and your baby through all trimesters of your pregnancy – including the all-important ‘fourth’ trimester, which sometimes gets forgotten about, and where parents still need a lot of support.

* Keeps all your pregnancy bits and bobs organised and easily transportable so you can find them when you need them

* Transforms into a convenient travel bag with multiple pockets for taking on the go, and can also be hung up

* Pretty pink design with cactus print, and water-resistant outer

Once you've got your pregnancy kit sorted, get yourself super organised with this products organiser, so you can find all your lotions and potions even at 6am when you're in a rush to get ready before the baby wakes up! Even better, it transforms into an easy travel case for taking to hospital (for mums-to-be), on trips away, and can be hung up in your bathroom or bedroom for easy access.

* Award-winning cooling leg gel

* Organic

* Contains anti-inflammatory ginger root, arnica flower and horse chestnut which help to boost the circulation and reduce puffiness

* Fast absorbing

For mums to be who are nearing the end of their pregnancy, or women who are pregnant in hot weather this cooling gel from Little Butterfly provides much needed relief, energising yet soothing swollen, heavy-feeling legs and feet.

Quickly absorbing, it contains nourishing oils of cucumber, peach and passionflower and is rich in vitamins and fatty acids to lock in precious moisture and strengthen skin’s elasticity and resilience.

Aloe vera, green tea and grape juice, bursting with antioxidants, neutralise free radicals and help to protect the skin at a cellular level. 

Plus the cooling, natural peppermint aroma is just divine on a hot day.

Buy as a pamper gift for a new mum alongside the Cocoon of Bliss Stretch Butter and the Scent of seas Toning Body Serum 150ml – and you get a luxuriously soft washcloth made of 100% cotton, as well as a gorgeous gift box.