Importance of Feeling Comfortable Throughout Pregnancy
Feeling comfortable during pregnancy is crucial for both your physical and emotional well-being. As your body undergoes significant changes, comfort becomes essential to support your health and the healthy development of your baby. Our top 3 tips for being physically comfortable at work as you navigate pregnancy.
1. Invest in Quality Maternity Lingerie
Maternity bras are an essential piece of equipment in pregnancy and breastfeeding. It's just a bonus that Hotmilk Lingerie makes high quality nursing bras that help you feel fabulous too. Just 3 of the many reasons expecting and new mamas tell us our maternity lingerie completely redefined their motherhood journey are:
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Surprising changes to your body and body confidence
Today we are a generation of women who confront body image issues head-on, however, this doesn’t mean it isn’t a struggle from time to time. Ribcage tenderness, heavier bust, and back or shoulder discomfort can be helped with the perfect maternity or nursing bra. Even though no one else can see it, you’ll be surprised to know how a good bra can boost your confidence. Wearing an old bra you are spilling out of at work will not create confidence. -
Push comfort zones
Wearing beautiful lingerie will push your boundaries. You can experiment with your changing body shape and opt for bra styles and colours you haven’t tried earlier. -
Practicality
Multi-fit cup sizing, wire-free or flexi underwire cup support and 6 rows of eye and hooks are some of the design features that help during pregnancy as your body constantly changes. Wirefree and soft bands can make office work comfortable, or you may need the support of flexi underwire maternity bras if you have a physically demanding job.
Shop Breastfeeding Bras at Hotmilk
Explore a wide range of maternity bras at Hotmilk, where comfort meets style. Find the perfect fit to support you throughout your maternity and breastfeeding journey. With designs tailored for both comfort and convenience, Hotmilk offers bras made from soft, breathable fabrics that provide essential support while making nursing easier. Shop Maternity and Nursing Bras
2. Choose Maternity Friendly Clothing
Wearing the right clothes during pregnancy is essential, not a luxury, as it ensures your comfort as your body grows. Now is not the time to squeeze into tight clothing, as this can worsen pregnancy swelling. Maternity-friendly clothing is designed to accommodate your body's changes as your pregnancy progresses. Look for soft, stretchy waistbands on maternity leggings and maternity tops with enough room and length to comfortably fit your growing bump
We love this blog from FirstCry Parenting which explains the benefits of a great maternity wardrobe. Maternity Leggings and great loungewear are a pregnancy must.
Shop Maternity Clothing at Hotmilk
Our linen blend Loungewear is the perfect year round, My Necessity Cami paired with the perfect maternity leggings and a blazer is a great all round work staple. Explore our collection of must-have maternity clothing styles and maternity briefs.
3. Listening to Your Body during pregnancy
Rest: you may feel more sluggish than normal, so give yourself permission to rest, short afternoon naps and early nights are called for during pregnancy especially in a demanding job. Your body changes during pregnancy and needs time and rest to thrive.
Massage: Pregnancy massage can be wonderful, helping to relieve stress, loosen tight muscles, and reduce swelling. Sitting for long hours in an office job can often lead to tired and swollen legs, massage can feel amazing to help with water retention too. Always choose a qualified therapist and consult with your healthcare provider first.
Swim: Spend time in the water, whether it’s the local lake or swimming pool. Water is soothing and being surrounded by water can help alleviate some of the pressure of your body from pregnancy. The weightlessness will help relieve aches and pains and potentially improve your sleep. Gentle movement, walking, or even swimming is an excellent way to keep active without adding more stress to your changing body, helping you feel your best during pregnancy and motherhood.
Reconnect: Your body changes during pregnancy and so does your life, take the time to reconnect emotionally with yourself. Small times away shopping alone or going for a walk without the baby will help remind you of your personal needs outside of being a mum.
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