With temperatures dropping below freezing, it’s an ideal time to talk about keeping that belly warm. As you have probably already figured out, cold drafts are your biggest enemy when it comes to bundling up. A big pregnant belly tends to push out clothing, making it easy for drafts to go up the bottom of your coat or shirt, which is really uncomfortable! Another problem that I personally encountered was a shortage of maternity coats on the market. For some reason I had no problem finding lightweight coats and jackets, but when I tried to find a heavy duty coat … Continue reading →

Much to my dismay, we ended up having to turn to the heat on in our house this week after I woke up one morning shivering. When I checked the thermostat, I was shocked to see it read 63 degrees. As the mercury continues to fall, my expecting friends are scrambling to look for maternity coats and roomy sweaters, which in my experience, are hard to come by for some reason. Unless you’re willing to part with some serious cash, finding a maternity coat that you are comfortable wearing is a real challenge! There are other considerations for pregnant women … Continue reading →

If your coat won’t close, it may be time to buy a new one in the maternity section. But what should you do if you can’t afford to buy a new coat? Or what if you’re due in just a month and you don’t want to buy a coat you’ll only wear for a few weeks? The easiest solution is to layer. You can bank on the fact that pregnant women run a little hotter than usual and enjoy the draft of cooler air from having your coat open. Layer your coat over a zip up sweatshirt. A maternity sweatshirt … Continue reading →