One of the most exciting moments in any pregnancy is hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Of course, for most of us the magic is significantly dulled by having to lie flat on an uncomfortable table in a doctor’s office. Wouldn’t it be nicer to hear your baby’s heartbeat in the comfort of … [Read more.]
Ah, shopping for a maternity bra. Without a doubt, one of the least exciting or inspiring parts of any pregnancy. The worst part is that by the time you hit the third trimester, you’ll be back in the fitting room because you’ve already gone up a size. We may have found the answer.
When I was pregnant, I realised just how difficult it was to look stylish. I was lost in a world of accessories and trying to find smart yet comfy shoes (still not sure they exist… ). It took me a while to realise that a couple of perfect statement dresses is all that’s needed to … [Read more.]
If ever there was a woman who looks her best when pregnant, it has to be Heidi Klum. Having only recently delivered her fourth child, this beautiful supermodel-turned-designer has used her experience of pregnancy, babies and fashion to create twin maternity wear lines.
Standard maternity bras are best known for being functional and comfortable, and the words ‘beautiful’, ‘luxurious’ and ‘cutting-edge’ don’t usually come into play. Well, here we have it fellow Babyologists – a maternity bra that is lingerie-esque, easy to use, totally comfortable when feeding baby and Australian designed and based.
As a first-time mum, I remember how nervous I was about breastfeeding my son in public. I would always sprint for the nearest parents’ room as soon as he started squawking for a feed. Now, with a toddler and preschooler in tow, the parents’ room is the last place you’ll find me when it comes … [Read more.]
Here’s something I wish I’d known about nine weeks ago, when giving birth to my gorgeous third child left me with a not-so-gorgeous and somewhat saggier-than-expected mummy tummy. A belly wrap would have kept all those wobbly bits in check and helped my pre-pregnancy belly bounce back much sooner.
The holiday season is here which means celebrating the season with glamorous parties. Hot on the tail of Christmas is New Years keeping the socialising ball rolling. Now of course I’ll assume most ladies love to take these opportunities to glam up in an outfit that makes them feel spectacular and head on out to … [Read more.]
Maternity and post-baby wear has been catapulted into the realms of high fashion with Stephanie Schell’s stunning collections. The newest summer ‘09 range uses bold colour and striking form to evoke the playfulness of the season, which finds new mums and mums-to-be needing chic options for party wear.
Born from the idea of making clothing for women from impoverished backgrounds, for whom a varied pregnancy wardrobe is financially impossible, Marisol Rodriguez’s Skin Maternity Range sure is inventive.
Anytime I hear the words ‘maternity wear’ I automatically think of matronly and old-fashioned design for pregnant bellies. This comes from having a difficult time finding hip clothing for my burgeoning bump a few years ago.
Maiko has opened my eyes and renewed my faith that maternity gear need not be unfashionable. It’s fresh, modern … [Read more.]
When it comes to wardrobe choices for a stay-at-home day of baby-wrangling and housework, comfort is key (clean is a bonus). So these Australian-made and designed House Shoes hold instant appeal for me, with their soft foam soles and super comfy stretch cotton. This stretchiness means the slippers mould to the shape of your foot … [Read more.]