Pregnancy Fashion Files – The Final Phase

Phase Three:  Okay, so when is this little bundle going to make its appearance??  Once the excitement of pregnancy has worn off and you are sleep deprived from heartburn or having to go to the bathroom ten times per night, you will ask yourself the aforementioned question. 

 

The final hurrah before your trip to the hospital is your baby shower!  It’s your party, so you should be glowing as you make your entrance in a fabulous outfit.  A show-stopping dress is always in style for such a special event.  And there are many fashionable cuts for top and pant outfits that ensure you’ll be the center of attention.  We help many honorees shop for their outfit the very week of the party and that’s perfectly okay.  You want to make sure you’re buying something that you look and feel good in and at this stage of the game that can change every hour.

 

Now it’s time to make sure you’re ready for the hospital.  You should purchase one or two good nursing bras if you plan to nurse.  It’s best to have a professional fitting to make sure that you are purchasing the right size to accommodate your changing shape.  Yes, if you can believe it they will get even bigger!  Bravado and Melinda G are two of the lines that offer a good fit and a good price.    Grab your Lansinoh and Lily Pads, must-haves for the nursing mom, and your bag is almost packed.

 

You will also want a cute set of pajamas for the hospital and a nursing top or two.  Nursing styles have come a long way and are also actually flattering if you can believe that!   No more pulling up your shirt and flashing the world.  Designers have created fabulous “lift up/pull-down” styles that give you plenty of coverage over the top while still being able to feed baby easily.  Look for styles that can take you through the end of your pregnancy into nursing.  The list of nursing lines has increased dramatically over the past few years and the styles have become much more “of the moment”.  Some lines to look for include Majamas (check out their funky line called Nixilu), Japanese Weekend and Glamour Mom, that great little tank with the built-in nursing bra.  And some of your favorite designers, like Olian and Maternal America, have added nursing pieces to their collections too.

 

Phase Four:  The Joy of Motherhood.  This, I must say, is the best phase of all.  The past forty weeks have built up to this amazing event.  It is the most incredible and breath-taking moment that a person can ever experience.  You are so lucky that you get to take this ride, for your life will never again be the same! 

 

Have fun and cherish every moment!