The Labor Ease Kit is the perfect present for that baby shower present you really want to be unique. Everyone will be giving blankets and outfits to the baby-to-be, but how often is mama pampered with gifts, even with all the hard work ahead of her birthing baby? Why not grab something like the Labor Ease Kit, equipped with Natural Stretch Oil, Natural Labor Companion CD, Mint Herbal Lip Balm, Hot Spot Labor Sock and wrap that up instead of the traditional presents? It’ll show mama you’re thinking of her and, unless she has a very quick labor and starts pushing upon her arrival at the hospital like I did, it’ll come in very handy! I think the CD is a definite asset. I used my yoga music while I was in the delivery room; it can be very soothing. Lip balm always comes in handy and something hot for applying pressure to those painful spots could really make the difference.

This kit is on sale at BananaPeelsDiapers.com for $27.96. It’s a thoughtful gift or just a nice way to honor oneself.

Made to cover the self-conscious laboring mom but with enough room for access (for monitoring by midwives or hospital staff), the Birth Skirt by PrimaMama is like nothing I’ve encountered before. It is made for comfort and movement and, with mama’s comfort in mind, fits under the belly. Sold in a few colors and easy to wash and dry, it’s one versatile item.

Suggesting that the skirt be used for post-natal and prenatal appointments and is comfortable for things like yoga and play with little ones, the folks at Bella Blu Maternity have thought of everything. Get yours at BellaBluMaternity.com for $59.00.

While after two painful natural childbirths I’ve pretty much given up on the notion that any product can make my labor pleasant or even largely bearable, this Phases of Labor Comfort Kit from Lighten My Labor does seem like a nice idea. The kit includes products to soothe you through each of the three phases of labor.

The products were created by Anne Maria D’Onofrio who is both a mom and an OB/GYN nurse. It includes massage gel, linen/room spray, cooling body mist, and after baby bath tea. The set is attractively packaged in a decorated box that is perfect for gift giving. It may not take the pain out of labor, but it might help you keep your mind of the pain.

You can purchase the set for $62 at BamaBabiesandBirthdays.com.