Omg, you’re pregnant! There’s nothing quite like that magical moment when you realize your body is busy making a brand new person. And while pregnancy brings with it a boatload of new and exciting changes (a new body! a new roommate!), contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a boatload of new stuff. For many people, preparing for baby intentionally means clearing out space—both mentally and physically—for the new life, versus filling our nests with lots of new things. That being said, the journey does require a few tools. We have waded through the gazillions of goods being marketed to pregnant women and have crafted a carefully edited list of pregnancy essentials that we think an expecting minimalist mama really needs.

For more on prepping for baby beyond these minimalist pregnancy essentials, check out 10 Steps For Having A “Feminist Pregnancy”, The Best Tips for Optimum Health During Pregnancy, and How To Have A Mindful Pregnancy.