Working out while pregnant can present quite a few challenges. However, there are many benefits to continuing to exercise throughout pregnancy. Exercise helps keep weight gain within healthy limits, as well as assists in keeping muscles toned. The key is to pick low-impact activities for staying in shape that will be safe for pregnancy, as well as choosing active wear that’s going to be comfortable, breathable, and flattering to work out in during this special time in your life.

Yoga Pants

If you prefer to continue going to the gym or exercising out of doors during your pregnancy, then yoga pants are a terrific option to consider. Not only are they flattering, breathable, and comfortable, but they’re easy to adjust in order to accommodate a growing belly thanks to the comfy, fold-over waistband. Many expectant moms can get away with wearing yoga pants that aren’t even specifically designed for pregnant bodies, but there are plenty of terrific maternity options available as well.

Supportive Workout Tanks

Lots of pregnant women also find that investing in a few good, supportive workout tanks is a great way to keep themselves in cute, breathable, comfortable active wear throughout their pregnancies. Look for options with built-in support bras in order to provide your no-doubt growing bustline with the best possible support while you’re working out. Not only will this keep you comfortable, but it will help protect changing breast tissue at a delicate time in your life.

Breathable Fabrics

Regardless of what styles you choose when it comes to your maternity active wear, it’s important to make sure that you make practical decisions about the fabrics you pick. It’s especially important for pregnant women to look for breathable options that are also capable of wicking away moisture. Such items absorb sweat and body moisture quickly, helping to prevent the development of heat rashes and fungal infections, which extra-sensitive pregnant skin can be especially susceptible to. They also help to keep you comfortable and cool during your workouts and daily activities.

Catherine Adderson is the owner of Trendy Tummy Maternity, an online maternity store specializing in stylish maternity workout clothes for expectant mothers.

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Get the Most Out of Your Regular Wardrobe

In the first trimester or so of your pregnancy, you can probably still fit into your regular clothes. Try to stretch this as far as possible by making minor adjustments to compensate for just a little bit of extra bulge. Leave your pants unbuttoned, and wear a long shirt that can cover you so it’s not obvious, or loop a hairband through the buttonhole to secure your pants. Do an inventory of your work clothes and find the pieces that have the most breathing room. See if there are other ways you can mix-and-match or alter your style a bit with what you already have.

Invest in a Belly Band

In order to “stretch” your wardrobe even more, invest in a belly band. A belly band is a stretchy piece of fabric that wraps around your waist. It holds up your pants and flattens them so you can wear them unbuttoned. Many lucky women find that a belly band can let them continue wearing their regular clothes for the majority of their pregnancy.

Find the Shoes that Fit

Being on your feet a lot while pregnant – or at all – can be extra hard on you, especially when you’re blown up like a watermelon and your feet start to swell. Avoid wearing high heels and those shoes that end up hurting your feet after a few hours. Wear your most comfortable work-appropriate shoes. If you don’t have a pair, shop for one soon. Find a shoe that fits but isn’t too tight, has good support, and is comfortable enough to wear all day.

Buy Office Maternity Clothes on a Budget

If you have the luxury of being able to buy maternity clothes without looking at the price tag, then go for it. In most cases, however, you’re going to want to spend as little as possible while still getting the pieces you need to carry you through the rest of your pregnancy. Spending too much can be wasteful, since you’ll only be wearing them for a few months (at least until your next baby). Shop at less expensive stores with maternity sections, like Target and Old Navy. Look for versatile wardrobe staples, and skip any very unique pieces that you might not wear as much.

Always Go for Comfort Over Style

A pregnant body isn’t the most comfortable skin to be in, so don’t make it harder on yourself with stiff work clothes. Always look for comfortable pieces. Think stretchy fabrics like cotton, knits, and jersey. If you can make leggings work at your job, do it. Long shirts, roomy sweaters, skirts with stretchy waistbands, and dresses are the types of clothing items that you’ll love.

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Prince Harry has occupied the news for more scandalous reasons recently and whether Kate is pregnant or not some of the media heat will likely be shifted Prince William and Kate’s way for more pleasant reasons. There’s no stopping the spread of speculation over whether these rumours are true and it isn’t the first time they have cropped up in the past. Previous conjecture was quashed rather swiftly, though and this time around pregnancy in the Royal household seems to be viewed with more conviction.

Intentions

What adds impetuous to the pregnant ponderings is that Prince William recently stated he and Kate would be thrilled start a family quite soon. They are both 30 and it does seem like a suitable time to do so. The couple are on a nine day tour of Singapore and several other Commonwealth countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific in order to shed some Royal light in this the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. While in Singapore earlier, the Prince reported that he would like to have two kids with Kate in time.

Sign 1

Yesterday (Tuesday 11th of September 2012) Kate and William ‘wined’ and dined at the president’s official residence in Singapore. Those who believe Kate to be pregnant will have heard some alarm bells ringing as Kate took part  in two toasts to the Queen. The fascinating part of the gesture was that instead of the traditional wine-filled clink-clink, Kate had her glass topped up with water, refusing some fine Bordeaux.

Sign 2

We wouldn’t dare suggest that Kate Middleton is packing on the pounds but in a few recent photos there does appear to be a small bump around the stomach area. If this really is the case you’d probably hedge your bets on Kate being pregnant, as she also seems to be making a concerted effort to conceal the extra volume with a clutch bag or whatever else is on hand.

Only time will allow us to answer that burning question: “is Kate Pregnant” , but as with any celebrity pregnancy we’ll be able to tell soon enough. It’s been 27 years since the last royal was born. Could this be the start of the next generation?

Dave Peterson comes from a rather large family and back in his days kids’ clothing was not nearly as diverse as it is now. Choices like organic baby clothing just didn’t have the prevalence that it does these days.

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