I'm a childless auntie-to-be putting together a care package for my poor sister who is having a very pukey and difficult first trimester. Please help me with ideas - thank you!!!

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Mo · Answer

prenatal massage: give her a massage certificate (with the caveat that it should be with someone who does prenatal massages)

Emily H · Answer

Preggie Pop Drops: Sooo unfortunately named, but these sucking candies were bizarrely helpful with my pregnancy nausea. Ideally, find the ones that are individually wrapped so you can throw them in every bag/car/jacket/bedside table.

JV · Answer

Maternity/postpartum leggings like Lululemon aligns —but $15: Kk swearing by these mat leggings —paired with a cardigan, or oversized poplin shirt. Like Lululemon aligns for your pregnant and postpartum self (at a literal fraction of the price). If they’re not perfect, you can return, but I think you will live in them!!

Allison Anders · Answer

Organic No Joke Ginger Juice Shot: From Trader Joe’s. Taken as a shot or sip slowly with soda water

Noelle · Answer

Treat her to a house cleaning: She may not need it right this minute, but sometime soon she will probably start to feel the physical disarray around her but not have the energy or strength to do anything about it. Find/schedule/pay for a house cleaner to come by.

sofie · Answer

Super sour candies & Privacy: They may not provide prolonged relief, but a lay down sucking on a Warhead provides some sweet respite.

Even better if you are also reading Molly Young’s perfect zine about pregnancy.

S.A.V. · Answer

Zofran: This is an Rx but my god it’s magical. Went through one nauseous pregnancy without it and the doc finally prescribed it with my second, and it was the only thing that worked.

Liz Corkery · Answer

Promix Nutrition Electrolyte Drink Mix Variety Pack: These may not be the most personal item but an idea to add to the care package. Water started to be so boring and hard to drink enough of during pregnancy that I always needed some tasty additives to keep hydration up and puke down.

charlieee · Answer

ginger dramamine chews: when i’d have pretty bad nausea hit (vertigo, not preg), these would knock it out and freshen me up a little into a more-human form.