Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Moms-to-be, you’re about to embark on one of life’s most enchanting chapters—the journey of pregnancy. Whether this is your first time around or you’re already a pro at growing tiny humans, there’s one thing we can all agree on: every pregnancy is a blessing and a unique adventure.
After multiple pregnancies, Kourt wanted to share her favorite tips that have helped and continue to help her through the first trimester.
“I think my health and wellness journey is much further along in life than it was nine years ago [when I had Reign],” Kourt tells us. “And having access to people like Leona [Wolf] has been a great resource to me, especially her tips for nausea and which supplements to take.”
When life hands you lemons, take as many as you can because they are majorly helpful for easing nausea. “Citrus really helped when I was feeling nauseous. I would have ice water with lemon—that saved me,” Kourt tells us. “I would keep it in a big HydroFlask and just have it all day long. I also had a metallic taste in my mouth, which is a common thing in the first trimester, and the lemon water also helped with that.”
Kourt’s nutritionist Leona shares more tips to help with pregnancy nausea here.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
2. Keep something in your tummy at all times.
“In my first trimester, I was always having to keep something in my tummy to help with nausea. So I would always take snacks with me,” shares Kourt.
A few of her go-to snacks and meals:
- Everything or plain bagels (her favorite are from Bread in Topanga Valley) with organic cream cheese (“not vegan, lol”) that she whips at home to make it easier to spread
- Her sandwich from Italia Deli (fresh-made, hard Italian roll, pickles, mayo, fresh mozzarella, and shredded iceberg lettuce)
- Simple Mills Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers
- Armenian gata
- Baked potato with organic sour cream or Kerrygold Salted Irish Butter
- Pretzel bread
- Yehuda Matzos gluten-free matzah crackers with spreadable butter
- Barbara’s Puffins Peanut Butter Cereal
- Cold tangerines
- Chloe’s Lime Popsicles
We have the scoop on more of her favorite snacks here.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
3. Eat at home as much as possible.
“I also find that I’m able to take better care of myself when I’m eating at home versus eating out. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start is a book I found really helpful, especially the tips around making healthier choices when you can,” she adds.
4. Block radiation as much as you can.
Kourt uses the following items that help block radiation:
Belly Blanket, Mountain
Price: $70
Belly Armor
“I use this blanket at home when I’m on Zooms, editing episodes, or doing any other work from my computer. Even when I’m just on my phone, I use it. Anytime I am laying in bed, I have it draped over my belly because my phone is usually nearby,” says Kourt. “But when I sleep, I try to keep my phone and computer away from the bed.”
Crystal Diamond Flashing Sticker (6-pack)
Price: $16
Tagcmc
These protective stickers are designed to be used on any device to help reduce exposure to radiation. (Plus, they’ve got a cute design.)
EMF Radiation Protection Case
Price: $60
Alara
According to the brand, this case helps reduce cell phone radiation by up to 80% and works with your phone’s internal antenna to redirect signals—without causing any “can you hear me now?” moments. It also protects your phone if you drop it.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
5. Elevate your legs for at least 20 minutes every day.
Kourt’s lymphatic drainage therapist, Rebecca Faria, says this is an effective way to help with the heavy, tired, and swollen legs that often come with pregnancy. “This applies not only to pregnant women but also to individuals who are not pregnant and experiencing similar symptoms.”
Kourt tells us: “I keep my legs up for 20 minutes in the evening/night. I use the wedge under my back and then put my legs up onto the headboard and set a timer.”
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
“My doctor would only allow me to walk, so I would walk 30 minutes twice a day,” Kourt shares. But she adds that it’s also so important to listen to your body and rest when you need to.
7. Compression socks are a must.
Kourt wears these on drives that are over an hour or on flights (though with this pregnancy’s first trimester, her doctor told her not to fly). They help reduce swelling and prevent blood clots.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
8. Cravings are normal—just try to make healthier choices with them.
“I’ve always been obsessed with carbs in the first trimester,” she says. “My doctors say, ‘your baby is like a carb monster at that time, and that’s just what they are craving.’ So you can lean into your cravings, but try to make healthier choices with them.”
One thing Kourt couldn’t get enough of? This creamy, decadent coconut pudding recipe. “It’s literally all I would eat,” she told us.
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