My Hormones Made Me Do It
30
Dec
2011

Friday Favorite

Here is our outfit pick of the day. This is great for a casual day out or dressed up with heels for a night out on the town.

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Top: Ingrid & Isabel Banded Raglan Top in Chestnut
Pants: JBrand Straight Leg in Polish
Scarf: Ingrid & Isabel Everywhere Scarf in Black

Happy Friday!

If you’re a first time mom, nursing can be a bit overwhelming for you. We’ve gathered a couple of our favorites that we couldn’t live without while we were nursing. We hope that these items will help make your journey into breastfeeding a little easier.

The Bravado Bliss Bra is hands-down one of the best nursing bras that we’ve come across. It offers the full support of an underwire bra, without the underwire.  The seamless foam cups hide nipples and breast pads while giving you a beautiful shape.  The flexible under-breast support channel that offers remarkable shape and lift while maintaining comfort and good breast health. There is also a gentle stretch feature in the cups that grow and contract with your changing shape while maintaining support.

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*also available in black

Another Bravado item that moms love is the Essential Nursing Tank.  It’s a basic nursing tank top with a built in full support bra.  It is perfect to wear in the hospital as people are walking in and out, nursing in public, around the house, or even to sleep. You’ll look terrific, feel great and it is easy to nurse in public because it provides tummy coverage where you need it.

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*also available in white and chocolate brown

My Brest Friend really is your best friend when it comes down to nursing time. The wrap around design secures to the body helping mom and baby maintain positioning and latch-on.  Back rest helps you maintain good posture during feeding and prevents sore back and neck. This pillow is full of features that moms love.

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The Hooter Hider helps you nurse discreetly and in style.  The unique rigid neckline allows for ventilation, as well as direct eye contact with the baby.  Generous sizing keeps mommy completely covered during breastfeeding. Don’t leave home without this useful nursing item.

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*available in different prints

Don’t even think about trying to nurse without grabbing some Bella B Nipple Nurture. Use the cream before and after breastfeeding to help prevent and soothe sore or cracked nipples. Their plant-based ingredients are food-grade and 100% safe for mother and baby. Bella B uses the very best natural ingredients including cocoa, shea and mango butter butter that are combined and specially-blended to provide excellent soothing and healing properties without using animal by-products.

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There you have it, our top pick nursing essentials for moms-to-be.  All these items have been tried and loved by friends and clients.

Question: What was your must-have nursing item that you recommend to all expectant moms?

This is part three of our four part guide in helping Pregnant Girl choose maternity must-haves by trimester.  We’ve already covered the first and second trimester, now we’re moving on to the third trimester. It is the final stretch for Pregnant Girl and as your belly bump gets bigger, we show you the most comfortable pieces to help get you through.

It just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t throw in another Ingrid & Isabel item. Grab a pair of these super soft Belly Leggings and pair them with your favorite tunic, long shirt, or dress. These leggings can be worn over the belly or folded down under the belly. Did we mention how soft these are? So soft.

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*also available in capri length

This 3/4 sleeve Mayreau Mia top does double duty for you as you near the end of your pregnancy. Not only is this a great top for maternity, but it also doubles as a nursing top.  Two for the price of one!

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*also available in purple and sleeveless

This Splendid charcoal maxi skirt is a great addition to any Pregnant Girl’s closet.  Splendid is another great brand that we carry that isn’t maternity specific, but is stretchy enough for your baby bump. This skirt will work throughout your entire pregnancy and afterwards as well.  There is no need to ditch your favorite non-maternity brands just because you’re pregnant.

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Spanx is another great brand that we’re glad does maternity. These Power Mama Spanx has a panel that expands as your belly grows bigger and offers that extra bit of support. They go great under dresses or dress pants to smooth out your hips, thighs, and rear.

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The Belly Bandit Upsie Belly Support offers instant relief and comfort for your growing baby belly.  This band will help minimize stretch marks, relieve bladder discomfort, add back and abdominal support, and more. It also includes a soothing hot/cold pack that fits conveniently into a built in back pocket. By the third trimester, this band will sure make your growing belly a bit more comfortable.

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There you have it, our third trimester maternity must-haves.  Join us next Monday for our final post on the fourth trimester (post pregnancy) must-haves.

This week we focused on items that would make the final stretch of your pregnancy more comfortable. What was your must-have item that you felt made pregnancy easier as you neared the end?

Note: for the last three items, they are not available on our website, but you can call us at the store, 949-574-2156, so we can ship them out to you. We are always more than happy to explain in detail how these items work.

24
Dec
2011

Happy Holidays

All of us at Xpecting Maternity would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday. We hope your Holiday is filled with joy, happiness, and yummy food.

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Getting dressed in the morning can sometimes be a daunting task, pregnant or not, but let’s face it, pregnancy can make wanting to wear “real clothes” that much more challenging. There are days where jeans just won’t cut it and the thought of wearing hubbie’s sweat pants sounds like heaven – don’t do it Pregnant Girl, you have style and you have standards!  Instead, opt for a pair of our Juliet Dream Jersey Pants. They are sure to keep you cozy while looking cute.  They are soft enough to lounge around in and a great comfy pant to wear while buzzing around town. Just throw on a cardigan and fitted tee and you’ve got yourself a cute outfit that doesn’t look like you just rolled out of bed.

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Do you have a lunch date and want to get a bit more dressed up while still feeling uber comfortable? Try the Juliet Dream Jersey Skirt. Throw on a fitted top, some cute flats and you’ve got yourself a winner.

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The jersey pant and jersey skirt have a panel that you can wear over your belly or fold down like yoga pants. They also come in both charcoal and black. Both pieces would be a great addition to Pregnant Girl’s closet.