If you are pregnant then congratulations are in order because your little bundle of joy is going to bring you many years of happiness ahead. It’s likely that you’re trying to get everything ready for your first baby and so it can be a very confusing and nerve-wracking time. Some good advice would be to listen to your friends and family who have had babies before because their advice is invaluable. Your life is going to be turned upside down for a maximum of nine months or so and you’re probably worrying about the type of clothes that you need to buy so that you can still look fashionable and yet remain comfortable at all times.

It’s likely that you may need to reduce your expectations somewhat because even though there is some very fashionable and practical maternity clothing available to you right now either in-store or online, you have to accept the fact that you just can’t wear anything that you like because it probably won’t fit so well and your body will to continue to grow over the coming months. The following are just some of the top tips that can help to reduce your stress and anxiety levels and allow you to pick out the best maternity clothes for you and your baby.

• Don’t try to hide your bump – Your belly is going to get bigger and that is a fact, so there is really no point in trying to hide your bump because it’s going to become so obvious after a time anyway and so it’s best to embrace the changes now. Modern maternity clothing is actually created to make expectant mothers look fantastic and so having a baby growing inside you is something that you need to be very proud of and so pick clothing that reflects that and make choices based on your ongoing health.
• Avoid stripey patterns – You already know that if you wear clothing that has horizontal stripes that is going to make you look bigger and fatter than you actually are but this is not sound advice when it comes to being pregnant. These same stripes can be used to bring attention to the fact that you are pregnant, that your body is changing and that you feel fantastic. Do not be afraid to wear colourful clothes and there are many choices of maternity clothes out there that are incredibly vibrant and really bright.
• Be sure to wear layers – Your body is going to fluctuate temperature wise all the time and so sometimes you’re going to be cold and at other times you’re going to be too hot. This is why it makes perfect sense to wear layers and so if it gets too warm, you can remove this part of your outfit and put it back on later if you start to feel cold again.

This is an incredibly exciting and important time in your life and so it is essential that it is as comfortable for you as possible. Be sure to make wise choices when it comes to picking out maternity clothing both for you and your unborn child.