Maternity Must Knows

Maternity clothes are different as maternity designers and manufacturers cater for the areas of a womans body that will naturally bloom ie bust and belly areas.  Elasticated waistlines, zips, ribbon ties at the waistline all make life easier and more comfortable as the pregnancy form blooms.  Tops, trousers, dresses etc all need to be made easy to get in and out of.  Stretch fabrics are a favourite, nobody want to be sat down for dinner in trousers that are digging into their waistline. Bump panels on jeans, trousers or any sort of pant are a must too. You may be an over bump or under bump panel girl, but with either you will feel a lot less pressure on the waistline which is very important for that growing baby inside. Go for unfussy clothes, but keep your sense of style, there is alot more choice in maternity wear nowadays so browse around and choose the clothes that suit you and that will flatter your shape.

 

Many women will find the end of trimester 1 the time when it becomes evident (and finally sinks in) that there really is a growing baby inside. The first part of the body to bloom will be the abdomen. Jeans and trousers will become tight. A common complaint is that the equivalent maternity size jean or trouser simply falls down, often when walking. Go for a style that offers adjustable buttons at the sides of the panel. Step into maternity wear as soon as you begin to feel that your pre-pregnancy clothes no longer offer the comfort that you are used to.

A simple no is good here. Yes its fine to sleep in an oversized tshirt but don't even think of leaving the house looking like an unshapen sack. There are plenty of affordable and stylish outlets nowadays and many if not all are online so no using morning sickness as an excuse not to be able to leave the house to buy a few key pieces.

 

Depending on your lifestyle, ie career girl, housewife, student or already busy mum, a few key pieces will see you through the beginning of your pregnancy. Then buy as you require. If you have an important wedding or night out planned buy wisely and hopefully you will get more than just the one wear out of it. For most, a good pair of maternity jeans, 2-3 comfortable tops/tshirts, 1-2 good nightwear pieces, skirts or dresses, and underwear as you need it.

 

Selecting the Right Bra. There is no messing with this one. Go to one of the big high street retailers and get a professional fitting. Its quick, free and assistants will often help you choose a style if you require.

 

Maternity Knickers

Do not try to squeeze your way through pregancy in normal knickers. They don't fit right, will make you look unshapen and are uncomfortable. You are pregnant so give your body the respect it deserves.

 

 

Jeans, Trousers, nightwear, maternity dress, maternity skirt, tshirt, tops, underwear, a good maternity read and lastly a sense of humour.

 

 

If you were a average sporty girl before bump, carry on as you have been but gently. Do take advice from midwives and doctors though as they are best possitioned to advise. The rule is though you don't need to stop excercising, just be sensible and don't overdo things.

 

 

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