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To all the outdoors babes with a little one on the way, you can still feel comfortable and prepared for all of your adventures with maternity clothing. Sure, it might mean you have to find a modern brand for maternity solutions, but that’s definitely a good thing. As a modern mama-to-be, you have a chance to wear maternity clothing designed for women with a variety of hobbies, careers, and goals. If you’re someone who likes to take their pursuits outside, these three maternity pieces won’t get in your way. Feel All the Cozy Vibes in a Waffle Dress It might get to the point where the closest you can get to the great outdoors is lounging on the back porch of a cabin in Washington. If that’s the case, then you can maintain all the cozy vibes with an ankle-length waffle dress. Maternity dresses are an easy look to take indoors and outdoors and everywhere in between. Look for a soft, wool, waffle-knit dress to stay super warm in the colder months, or try a lightweight, long-sleeve jumpsu...

Pregnancy is wildly interesting. Not only is your body growing a tiny human, but you’re also experiencing a ton of things other people—men in particular—just don’t get. While subjects revolving around pregnancy used to be a bit taboo to talk about, that’s simply not the case in the 21st century. Everything from maternity clothing to body changes and even sex while pregnant are topics people feel comfortable discussing (and they should!). Here’s a look at how access to pregnancy information and fashionable maternity clothing have evolved over the years. Tucked Under the Maternity Dresses While pregnancy and childbirth were matters for women, most books on the subject were written by men back in the day, even though they weren’t commonly allowed in the delivery room. While back then all things conception and pregnancy were a bit hush-hush and swept discreetly under the maternity dress, so to speak, in this modern day and age that’s simply not the case. First of all, in mod...