Maternity clothes – what do you need?

Website design By BotEap.comWhen contracts are being drawn up, the topic of maternity clothes can sometimes become a hot topic. IPs seem to think that if a woman has already had one or two or three babies, she should have all the maternity clothes she will need for her subsequent pregnancies. AND IF some money is given for clothes, usually between $500 and $750 dollars. Has anyone put a price on maternity clothes lately?

Website design By BotEap.comSome women, without thinking ahead, may even decide to forego the maternity clothing allowance without even considering that some of their old things will need to be replaced. Think about what will be needed as a woman grows through the months of pregnancy.

Website design By BotEap.comWhy the previous maternity clothes may not work for the current pregnancy:

Website design By BotEap.com*Clothes out of season/style: You may have clothes that are only suitable for fall and winter and need clothes for spring and summer. Not to mention special occasions like Christmas or a wedding and if you are a professional then work clothes are in order. Try the following websites:
Maternity Maternity Clothes, Maternity Clothes and Maternity Accessories Online
Mimi maternity clothes for the fashion-conscious mom-to-be who loves to show off her style.

Website design By BotEap.com*Old underwear: Yes, a touchy subject, but I don’t know a single woman who hasn’t thrown out her maternity underwear ASAP. Naturally, those will have to be replaced. Has anyone valued a maternity bra lately? And you need at least 3. What about PJ? Sometimes your husband’s old t-shirt doesn’t cut it! (Don’t forget the panties too!) Check out these sites:

Website design By BotEap.comMotherwear: Breastfeeding & Nursing: Maternity Bras: Gathered Clip-on Bra by Bella Materna
Mother’s Clothes: Nursing & Nursing: Maternity Bras: Wrap N’ Snap”
La Leche League Int’l Nursing Bra

Website design By BotEap.com*If you are pregnant with twins or more: If you are pregnant with multiples, you will need to start wearing maternity clothes much earlier than usual AND you will grow faster and need much larger sizes than your other pregnancies.

Website design By BotEap.com* What about shoes?: Yes, your feet will need attention too… towards the end of a pregnancy, especially with multiples, it’s very difficult to find something to put on your feet. Don’t be surprised if you have to go out and buy adjustable Birkinstocks because your ankles have swollen to the size of Mrs. Dumbo’s! This is a great place to shop for shoes online:

Website design By BotEap.comHFP Comfort Footwear – Shoes, Clogs, Sandals from Birkenstock, Finn Comfort, Mephisto, Ecco, Dansko, Think and more…

Website design By BotEap.com*Under Belly Support: Are you bigger than ever? Is your back killing you? Then you might consider some belly support. Belly “bras” or a belly belt can really help, but they don’t come cheap! These are a must!
BellyBra – we are the manufacturer of this original pregnancy support garment for women
Buy Prenatal Cradle Pregnancy Support Sling, Medium/Large online at drugstore.com
Panty Support Girdle for Maternity with Belt

Website design By BotEap.comWe often forget, perhaps on purpose, that we may be wearing some of these maternity clothes LONG AFTER giving birth, as our bodies make a valiant attempt to return to “normal.” So when you think about offering a maternity clothing allowance (IP) or requesting a clothing stipend (surrogates), keep the clothing list above in mind. Nine months is a long time to use a MuuMuu. (Like these – Old Pueblo Traders: intimate: loungewear)