Friday, September 28, 2012

HOtmilk Lingerie

HOTmilk Lingerie:  new style of maternity nightie available online now.

You can buy maternity lingerie online here

 

Its Red and its gorgeous

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Toddler Meals

A few recipe ideas for toddlers (excerpts

 

You can order the cookbook by Nicola Galloway here

 

 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Hotmilk Nursing Bra (RED)

HOTmilk Maternity Lingerie

 

This is a gorgeous new style of maternity bra in stock.  Bold and red and gorgeous!!

 

More info here:  HOTMILK NURSING BRA

 

 

Friday, September 21, 2012

Wendyl Nissen's "Mother's Little Helper"

A friend told me she has been reading the book “Mother’s Little Helper” by Wendyl Nissen.    And she spotted Breastmates listed at the back in the Resources section saying “www.breastmates.co.nz - great clothes and support for new mums”

 

Now that is a lovely surprise!!  And how wonderful that we got a little acknowledgement for our clothes, and our help for mums!!

 

Here are Wendyl’s pages: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendyl-Nissen/323617680998567    and website

http://www.wendylsgreengoddess.co.nz/

 

 

Oh Baby Awards

Just found out today that Breastmates is nominated in the 2012 Oh Baby Awards – as best online store J

 

Perhaps you could cast a vote for us http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/awards

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Pregnancy Body Changes - Weird Stuff

Being pregnant is certainly not without its challenges! Aside from the obvious expected body changes – a growing tummy, swollen breasts, morning sickness and slightly erratic moods – many mums-to-be also endure their fair share of unusual, but frankly quite amazing, changes as their body prepares for the exciting journey ahead. Don’t be too surprised if you find yourself experiencing some of these rather curious and sometimes downright weird body changes during pregnancy.  You can read this article here:

Pregnancy Body Changes – Weird Stuff

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Attachment Parenting

Do you consider yourself to be an “attachment parent”?

Attachment Parenting

 

Baby's First Poop

I just wrote an article about Baby’s First Poop, and it has a visual so you can see a warning

 

Meconium

 

 

 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

HOTmilk Sale

Our sale continues..

Probably until Saturday

 

Scoot over to here to see everything that is reduced.  SALE

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Maternity Clothes Online

A couple of new maternity styles in store now.  I just love these two styles, they are so flattering for your belly bump.  Nice scoop neck, and a little frilly sleeve.

Stripes are so in this summer!

Check out our Maternity Clothes Online

 

Maternity Top

 

Maternity Dress

 

Monday, September 10, 2012

Maternity Dress

Maternity Wrap Dress

This is new in stock today, a maternity wrap dress (with three quarter length sleeves).

You can grab this maternity dress online

 

 

 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Breastfeeding Top

Today I’m wearing this breastfeeding top.  Its nice for a splash of colour.  Orangey, pinky, tropical punch colour…

 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Maternity Clothes

Maternity clothes have  come along way in recent years - gone are the pinafores, smocks, and gigantic dresses.  These days garments are figure hugging and flattering to show of your gorgeous belly and suit your mummy curves.

Shop for Maternity Clothes Online at our trusted store

The basics of maternity clothes include the following:

  • maternity tops and tshirts.  Designed with a good fit across your shoulders and stretch over your bump, generally slightly longer in length than standard pre-pregnancy tshirts, and with a curved dip at the front so there is enough fabric to cover your bump.  Ruched sides to allow for shape.  Many designs are also suitable to be used as nursing tops when baby is born.  Look for clothing in easy care fabrics.
  • Maternity tunics are very practical, as they can easily accommodate your shape.  These go great with leggings and boots.  Team them up with maternity tights  - these are specially designed with a wider belly gusset and don't gut across the top of your bump.
  • Maternity jeans and pants, and summer shorts:  these are designed with either a stretchy waistband or extendable elastic.  Maternity pants with stretchy waistbands are so functional!  You can wear the waistband pulled up over your belly which is a great way to bridge any skin gap that might be showing below your tshirt, and it also provides gentle support.  Alternatively you can fold the waistband lower and wear it over your hips.  This functionality ensures that the pants can last you throughout your entire pregnancy.
  • Maternity jeans with extendable elastic - these are made with elastic that you can access in the waistband and you can pull tight or loosen, and fasten through a specially placed button at the fly opening.  This means that you can adjust your pants as your belly grows.

Maternity skirts are popular - wear with tights and boots in winter, or sandals in summer.  These are generally also made with stretchy waistbands that you can roll up or wear down.  Bright bold patterns are a great way to feel fantastic.

Maternity dresses are available online too, which are great for a special occasion like attending a summer wedding.  Maternity dresses usually have a fitted effect across your belly.

Even if you are a larger plus size women - wearing fitted maternity clothing is more flattering than wearing looser garments which will tend to exaggerate your size.

The crucial piece of advice that we can give you when it comes to buying maternity clothing - DO NOT wear your partner's tshirts.  They won't be flattering at all, and you need to cherish your new body shape rather than hiding under his baggy tshirts!!

 

 

maternity wear

Just unloaded some colourful new clothing!  And they are available at our online store now.

 

Shop Online here

Breastfeeding Top (violet)

Breastfeeding Wrap Top (black and ecru/oat colour)

Pleated Breastfeeding Top (navy)

HOTmilk Lingerie

HOTmilk Lingerie –

 

The Purple PJ pants go really nicely with the pink Top (from last season).  Its really great that HOTmilk Lingerie are making their styles of maternity wear adaptable to go across seasons.

 

You can order Maternity Sleepwear Online

 

Nursing Top  with Pants

 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Cake Lingerie

Cake Lingerie have a new range of seamless maternity and breastfeeding wear.  These are like a second skin, they are soooooooooo comfortable.

Seamless Nursing Tank

Seamless Bra

 

 

Monday, September 3, 2012

WARNING: Graphic

So what organ are you not born with…. But it develops in your body when you need it?

 

CautioN: Graphic Image.


I love it when my friends take photos like this for me!

 

Placentas

I just loaded an article about Placentas…

 

Along with a graphic, high quality photo that a friend saved for me.

 

You can read about it here:  Placenta