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Motherhood is one wild journey. It’s so important to feel well-rested and comfortable during those nine months pre-baby, to get you in the right mindset for the months (years) ahead. For first-time moms-to-be, the plethora of pregnancy, delivery and baby products can be utterly overwhelming. While your seasoned mom friends may have told you to load up on the standards like Sudocrem (for baby) and Tucks pads (for mom), the below list of pre-and post-baby products is essential for all new mothers.