Pregnancy Bliss | Reproductive Health Answers
Often one of the most difficult things about pregnancy can be finding the clothes
to fit you. Things have greatly improved over the past decade with more and more
high street companies such as New Look offering a range of maternity clothes that
steer away from the frump
y frocks of yore – see for yourself by glancing at their
site. Still, the changes a woman’s body goes major changes during pregnancy and this
can make it difficult to determine what does or does not suit you and your pregnancy
belly. Here are a few tips to help:
Comfort should be your number one priority – during pregnancy we need clothes that will mould to the body and fit comfortably without digging in or leaving marks on the skin. Choose fabrics that are natural such as cottons, silks or stretchy jerseys which will allow the skin to breathe.
Some women are more comfortable than others with showing off their baby bump but attitudes have changed and it’s no longer something that needs to be hidden under a large shapeless tent top. Choose clothes with clean lines which will flatter your bump – for example a jumper dress will look good, and may even be something you can wear after pregnancy.
For ease, wear wrap tops and dresses which flow over your bump. Easy to put on and take off, they can also look sophisticated and mature; who says you can’t look smart whilst pregnant?
Bright colours draw attention to the area where they are so use this knowledge to play up your best features. Conversely wearing black will deflect attention so if you want to downplay a particular part of your body, wear black in that area.
When looking for maternity jeans or trousers, look for those with a stretchy panel at the waistband, one that can accommodate the size of your belly. Invest in two or three good quality pairs to see you through your pregnancy and try to go for classic shapes and colours that can go with everything rather than trendy shapes that may be more uncomfortable.
Before buying specially made maternity clothes, see if there’s anything in your own wardrobe that will work – do you have any looser tops and trousers? Or can you borrow items from friends who have already had their babies? You’ll only be wearing these clothes for a few months so it might be worth seeing what you can save on.
Dressing during maternity
