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There are a couple of priorities when it comes to maternity clothing and nursing clothes: comfort and style. It’s not so different from general standards for clothing in modern society. You might be thinking that maternity clothing and the pieces you wear for nursing your babe are designed purely for one time in your life. That’s not always the case! You can wear maternity clothing for as long as you need or want—before, during, and after pregnancy. Your Body Changed If you’re a first-time mom, you may be shopping for an entirely new selection of pieces for the first to the third trimester because your old clothes may not fit, and you don’t own a different size. That’s just the start. You may also intend to nurse your little one, which means nursing clothes can be a beneficial addition to your closet. Post-pregnancy bodies rarely look exactly the same as they did before conception. Modern maternity clothes that are actually stylish and classy can become everyday pieces ...

There are so many ups and downs throughout pregnancy that it’s hard to wrap your head around how you’re feeling and what you need (aside from a really, really long nap). As a new or experienced mom, you’re about to start a whole new role: mommy of one, mother of two, mama to an entire tribe, or something like that. Despite your new position, you’re still you . When you’re not up for your typical routine or interested in your usual hobbies, and are spending a lot of time thinking about this new life you’re bringing into the world, you’re still you . You Have Your Own Tastes For the sake of being true to yourself, you don’t have to suffer through sad, shapeless clothing during pregnancy. You had a sense of fashion before you got pregnant, right? Put it to good use, mama! That can seriously help you feel like yourself, so you truly enjoy this time of your life while uncovering new and totally amazing things about yourself. Wear cute pieces if you feel like it. Put on loungew...

Before you even get pregnant, you might already be gushing over adorable baby clothes whenever you see them. But checking out women’s maternity clothing? That’s a whole different story. Few brands have mastered the art of maternity fashion, but there are stylish solutions out there that will let you feel like yourself during this wild and amazing time. Pause on making that registry or planning your nursery. It’s time to turn your attention to yourself for a hot second (because, newsflash, you’re still hot, mama), and think about why you need to feel good in pieces for pregnancy. You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself Remember that you have a personality (that didn’t change, even though your hormones might have you feeling otherwise) and finding ways to help you feel like yourself is important. If you like to wear pants instead of dresses, find comfortable pieces for your bottom half and some stylish tops that fit your beautiful pregnant body. While being pregnant isn’t a part...

Maternity photoshoots are a big deal. They’re no longer reserved for walls and tabletops in the home as more women use social media to post and share gorgeous photos of a beautiful and intimate part of their lives. Like so many other forms of art, maternity photoshoots capture a turning point in peoples’ lives. It makes you wonder whether this is just a trend or something more. Pregnancy in Art Artistic depictions of pregnant women used to be an underrepresented field, but now it’s booming and doing so with resounding applause. While notable portraits of pregnant women from 200 years ago are not topping the charts of online search histories, Beyonce’s pregnancy shoot remains one of the most-liked photographs on social media. What was this icon’s costume in her modern work of art? A set of mismatched intimates and an unornamented, daffodil-yellow veil. Queen Bey ostensibly opened the doors to a new age of maternity photoshoots for many celebrities, but what about you? Is y...

Your body is constantly changing, and pregnancy is the perfect time to embrace the change. As you nurture and grow a tiny human, there’s no question that you should treat yourself to some new clothes. While shopping for maternity clothes, fit and function are key, but you can still find outfits you’ll love to wear. Take these top maternity clothes and make them your own to keep things cute, comfortable, and even a little elegant during your pregnancy. Before-and-After Dress When you’re pregnant, a well-made maternity dress can become a second skin. In addition to a dress that’s comfortable, you want one that isn’t going to go out of style anytime soon. After all, you could be planning on saving it for a future pregnancy, or you just want to wear the dress after the little one is born. Brands are making game-changing maternity dresses in soft, light-weight materials comfortable enough to wear through every trimester. They can also be so pretty that you might never want to ...