The Fertility Gift Guide: 18 Thoughtful Ideas for Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum
Written by Jess Rosenberg, moode Founder | Updated June 2026
So you're the most thoughtful friend in the world, and you're ready to gift someone beginning to think about starting a family, well into a pregnancy, or in the thick of early postpartum life. We've been through it all, and we're ready to share our finds. Every product has been chosen because it is genuinely useful. The fact that most of them look good in a flatlay is a bonus.
Gifts for preconception
WHEN Fertility At-Home Egg Testing $$$
Australia's first clinical-grade at-home egg count test. A genuinely meaningful gift for someone who wants to understand their reproductive health before they start trying. Knowledge is power, and this is one of the most empowering gifts you can give someone at this stage.
Eugene At-Home Genetic Testing $$$
For the planner in your life, Eugene's Medicare-supported genetic testing kit offers peace of mind during family planning. Ideal for anyone wanting to make informed reproductive decisions before conception.
Sleep quality directly affects hormonal health and cycle regularity. A genuinely luxurious sleep mask is one of those gifts that sounds indulgent but is practically useful during the preconception period when rest is a non-negotiable.
A multi-purpose body oil designed for massage. Thoughtful, practical and beautifully packaged for the right recipient.
Ellechemy Protectility Lubricant $$
A fertility-friendly lubricant that is safe to use when trying to conceive. Practical, well-formulated and designed specifically with conception in mind. For more on TTC-safe lubricants, see our guide to baby-making sex.
The most useful preconception gift there is. The Prenatal contains 17 essential bioavailable nutrients to support maternal health from the moment you start trying. Australian made, iron-free and formulated for preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always read the label and follow directions for use.
Gifts for pregnancy
A chic, versatile cap that celebrates her entering her motherhood era without the need for anything obviously maternity. Pairs with everything.
Sleepybelly Pregnancy Pillow $$
Anyone with a growing belly knows sleep becomes genuinely difficult. This three-piece pregnancy pillow is ergonomically designed for comfortable, safe side sleeping and converts to a breastfeeding pillow after birth. One of the most practical pregnancy gifts available.
Mere Botanicals Perineal Massage Oil $
A deeply moisturising oil designed to keep skin supple as it stretches. Consistently cited by pregnant women as one of the most used products in the third trimester.
Comfortable, stylish and exactly what you want to live in during pregnancy. Also perfectly suited to the postpartum period.
Abel Fragrance Nurture Eau de Parfum $$$
Crafted with only safe pre and postpartum ingredients. A thoughtful, considered fragrance for someone who wants to keep their product choices simple and safe during pregnancy.
Remember, our iron-free prenatal vitamin formula is also designed to help prevent nausea (Shop The Prenatal here).
Gifts for postpartum
BARE Mum The Birth Recovery Duo
Designed to support postpartum healing, this duo aids abdominal and pelvic recovery in the early weeks. One of the most genuinely useful postpartum gifts available for new mothers. For more on postpartum physical recovery, see Women Are Wounded Postpartum.
Comfortable sneakers for the slow return to movement after birth. Pram walks are one of the most consistently recommended forms of gentle postpartum activity, and the right shoes make them significantly more enjoyable.
Buttery soft, moisture wicking and breathable. A leak-proof feeding top is one of the most practical postpartum gifts and one that is almost never on the new mother's own shopping list.
Mammae Fine Silver Non Slip Nipple Cups $$$
A postpartum essential for breastfeeding mothers that most people forget to buy. Soothing, practical and deeply appreciated by anyone who has experienced the early days of breastfeeding.
RE/DONE High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans $$$
The one thing many new mothers want and rarely buy for themselves: clothing that fits and feels good on a postpartum body. Loose-fitting, high-rise and worth every cent.
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Moisturiser $
Postpartum skin changes are real and rarely discussed. A rich, fragrance-free moisturiser suited to reactive and dehydrated skin is one of those gifts that addresses something the recipient is definitely experiencing but has not had time to solve. For more on skin changes postpartum, see Managing Skin Conditions in Pregnancy.
A note on gifting at this stage of life
The best gifts for someone trying to conceive, pregnant or newly postpartum are the ones that acknowledge what they are actually going through, not what a gift guide says they should want. If you are not sure which stage your person is at, a moode prenatal subscription or a thoughtful note with one of the products above is always a safe and considered choice.
