Don’t Give up on Jeans Just Because You’re Pregnant

A few years ago the only way you could dream of wearing jeans during pregnancy would be if you bought one of the belly bands or gadgets to make the most of your existing pairs of jeans. Now this is a great, cost effective way to help your jeans last longer, but unfortunately it is not a long-term solution. By the third trimester you would be ditching the jeans, along with most of your existing wardrobe. Maternity wear has come a long way since then. Some labels even specialise in maternity jeans and have entered the market with a whole array of options for the denim-loving baby mama.

Not only are there different styles of jeans available such as our favourite trend of the moment, skinnies, but also straight leg, flare and boot cut, but there are also different fabrics and different designs to accommodate the big belly.

You can choose from vintage blue hues, dyed black, dark blue rinse,  indigo wash, china blue wash, washed black denim or our favourite eighties come back, faded light blue denim.

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5 Tips to maintain a Discreet Pregnancy

Not everyone wants to or is in the position to flaunt an expanding waistline during pregnancy. Whether it is due to work constraints or you just don’t want people coming up to rub your belly, sometimes you don’t want to draw attention to your pregnancy. There are many styles of maternity clothes that you can consider to minimise attention to your baby bump.

There are some clever tricks however, that you can use to draw attention away from your growing belly.

1) Colour

This one is an obvious tip, but an important one all the same. It doesn’t mean you have to wear black all the time, it just means that you should stick to conservative colours such a navy, chocolate, dark reds or greens or a lovely dark grey. We’ve all heard the rule that black is slimming, and that’s because, well, it is. So black is a smart choice for pants and skirts, and even dresses. Black maternity clothes can also double as evening wear for those nights out.

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Healthy Hair

We all turn into very efficient Oestrogen factories during pregnancy, and high levels of Oestrogen will keep your hair in the growth part of its natural cycle. Many pregnant women notice a lovely boost in the condition and thickness of their hair.

Hair may seem oilier and require less or a lighter conditioner after shampooing.

About three months after you give birth, your Oestrogen levels have dropped enough for your hair to enter the next phase, which involves hair loss.

I wasn’t aware of this, but I do clearly remember being amazed by the amount of hair I shed after my last baby was born.

The best way to avoid excessive hair loss after delivery is to maintain hair and scalp health during your pregnancy.

Brushing your hair regularly (at least morning and night) with a soft, natural bristle brush helps to distribute your hair’s natural oils, from root to tip.

Wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo to remove product, dirt, sweat and oils, and use a conditioner suitable for your changing hair type.

Many women consider a complete change of hair style during pregnancy or soon after their baby is born, aside from the changing conditions of your hair, you will probably find your have less time each day to spend styling your hair and it is often more convenient or comfortable to have shorter hair or wear it up when breastfeeding and caring for your baby.

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