I have been reminded how far maternity care and perception has come.  I am in the search for a couple vintage sewing patterns.  In my search I have come across maternity sewing patterns circa 1950’s.  It is amazing how far we have come from minimizing our swelling bellies to now, showing them off.  Not just how we dress ourselves, but in every area.  It’s amazing to think women smoked and thought nothing of it.  Feeding your baby formula was seen as a status symbol.  Men weren’t allowed in the birthing room and twilight sleep was a popular form of pain relief from childbirth.  Thankfully times have changed!  We now celebrate the pregnant silhouette.  Our partners are allowed to support us during childbirth and even catch the baby.  Unmedicated birth and even home birthing is making a comeback.  The biggest thing, we now have more choices and the freedom to choose what we want.

Dress it up with some color, or wear it casual with some flats

Friday fashion…..

Are you afraid if you are cheap with maternity clothes, you may feel frumpy (or does second hand freak you out)?  Oh, no no, my dear.  Kiki’s Fashions carries some pretty cute stuff!  Did you know they have a $10 and under section?  I know what you are thinking.  Ten bucks will get me what, a belly band?  I was pleasantly surprised when I went browsing.  There is some pretty great tops!  Some of them are sleeveless.  However, you can practice one of the cardinal rules for dressing a pregnant belly.  Layers, layers, layers.  You can either purchase, or keep using those cardigans.  With all of my pregnancies, the cardigan was a staple.  If you don’t mind not being able to button up, you can just keep on using the ones you have in your closet.  Purchase some of these adorable tops for $10 a piece, and you will be the yummy mummy all will be jealous of!