shop my faves
HERE'S WHAT I ACTUALLY USE + LOVE:
This is where I keep all my favorite things—tried, tested, and actually helpful for pregnancy, postpartum, and mom life in general. From the yoga props I reach for every day to the books, baby gear, and body care I swear by, it’s all right here.
Some of these are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you!). I only share what I genuinely use and love because I know how hard it can be to find good stuff!
birth prep
Affirmation Cards
Besides the ones I've made for you inside Preparing for Birth, I absolutely love this set of affirmation cards for pregnancy and labor. They're beautifully illustrated, not cheesy, and good enough quality to pass from pregnant friend to pregnant friend to spread the love. They also make a great gift!
Guide to Childbirth
Even though it's homebirth-leaning, this book has tons of helpful birth stories and great advice from an experienced midwife.
Yoga Mama
This book guides you trimester by trimester in understanding your body and preparing for birth. I love the trimester-specific yoga flows inside!
baby wearing
All-Around Fave
The Sakura Bloom scout is great for newborns up through 45 lbs (which is literally a 4- or 5- or even 6-year-old). I teach you how to wear it and all the ins + outs of baby wearing in my Carry with Confidence program. Join the brand's buy/sell/trade Facebook group here to find one for cheap!
Best for Newborns
I'm sorry, but this lightweight fabric beats Moby and Boba every time!! This thing folds up TINY and is super lightweight and easy to throw in a suitcase. Use code SARAHJOALMO for 10% off
Best for Back Carrying
When baby gets heavy, back carrying makes the magic happen! I love Sakura Bloom's onbuhimo for this. I teach you how to wear it and all the ins + outs of baby wearing in my Carry with Confidence program. Join the brand's buy/sell/trade Facebook group here to find one for cheap!
mom life
Cooling Jammies
Cool enough for summer, warm enough for winter, and somehow they magically regulate your body temp. These pajamas are no match for postpartum night sweats!
All-Around Best Leggings
While technically not maternity leggings, I've worn these through all three pregnancies. They stretchy like none others I've tried!! And they've lasted 10+ years for me (even with accidentally throwing them in the dryer a handful of times). Truly worth the investment.
Fave Lounge Bra #1
Technically this is a nursing bra, but I wear it well past the nursing phase!
Fave Lounge Bra #2
I love this thing for pregnancy (I gave birth in this bra!), for fluctuating sizes postpartum, and for nursing.
Foam Roller
It might sound crazy, but trust me. Buy yourself one of these, keep it in your living room, and your pelvic floor will thank you! (I teach you all the best ways to use it inside Core Power.)
Your Lifeline 🤣
I love this thing for pregnancy (I gave birth in this bra!), for fluctuating sizes postpartum, and for nursing.
yoga
Travel Yoga Mat
This thing folds up TINY and is super lightweight and easy to throw in a suitcase. Use code SARAHJOALMO for 10% off
Best Yoga Mat
This is the exact mat I use almost daily! I have one for my rooftop videos and one I keep (clean!) in my living room.
My Fave Blocks
All-natural with just the right amount of weight to use in a variety of ways, I LOVE these yoga blocks!
