Expectant Mum Freak Out: Keeping Baby Safe

All expectant, new, and veteran Mums know how hard it is to keep your baby safe. You just never stop to consider that you might be the one putting your baby in danger. As a first-time expectant Mum I have already begun my baby proofing process. I have considered all the frightening things out there to deal with once my baby is born, strangers, suffocation, sleepless nights, and those are just the "s's"! I never stopped to consider that I was already putting my baby at great risk by simply living my own life. I have cut out all bad habits in pregnancy, stopped drinking coffee, stay off my back while I sleep, I do not eat lunch meat, soft cheeses, or sushi. But no matter how many things I cut out I still managed to put my baby at risk, and all I did was go to work.

As a special education teacher I know more about my students than most teachers. I have a rapport with their parents, I know their health background, and their likes and dislikes. When you work with Autistic, disabled, or learning challenged children you spend extra time with each child. It is a wonderful environment and I have loved my job, and refuse to give it up. I help each of my kids everyday, and I cannot imagine not being there to help them when they need it. However, I did not ever consider that being with my students would risk my own child. Since the school system where I live works in many different districts each school goes back at different times of the year. My own classes do not start until the 26th of September. But other schools have been back for several weeks. As a way to stay active in summer months, and keep a steady paycheck, I substitute for other schools. And this summer I put my own unborn baby at risk by substituting for a special needs class that I was not familiar with. A new school that does not disclose past medical history about students to substitute teachers other than vital classroom needed information put me in a position I never assumed I would be in. I had a child come to school that has never been vaccinated, and this child had a severe case of Chicken pox. Of course the case was not discovered until mid-day at school. When it became apparent that not only the other students and the three teachers were exposed, but so was my unborn baby.

As a first-time expectant Mum I freaked out, I will admit to a full-fledged freak out. After reading the March of Dimes information about exposure to chicken pox while pregnant I was very concerned. Many birth defects can result from exposure including blindness and miscarriage. After carrying my miracle baby for so long, almost 20 weeks, after being told I could not conceive, I was terrified that I had caused irreparable harm to my baby. Reassurance from my husband, and my family was not helping. I knew if something were wrong I would feel guilty. For two weeks I have waited and waited for test results and signs of infection. But thankfully I seem to have evaded the danger. I have an ultrasound this Thursday for a final look at the baby and I know I will feel better after that, but I am still terrified that I have been the one to cause my beautiful precious gift some sort of harm. At least I know this is only the beginning of the unending fear, love, and guilt I will feel over my precious baby, perhaps it is the best reassurance to know that I am not the only mother experiencing all of these emotions on a daily basis.

New This Month at Mums2Be

This month at Mums2Be you can find some great new items available for purchase from Top Secret Maternity as well as a few of your favorites at a 50% discount. Now you can stock up on a few favorites and browse some new styles, simply head on over now to see the great new items at Mums2Be. You can find great nursing dresses that will keep you cool and comfortable in this changing temperature and even get a look at the new Eva Nursing Top style with its new mid-sleeve look.  

Skye Breastfeeding Maxi Dress: This fantastic dress will make you feel like a beauty even on those days when you feel uncomfortable in most everything. The maxi dress features a shaped built in bra for maximum support for a nursing mum so no matter what time of day it is you will feel supported and comfortable. It is a built in privacy layer for discreet nursing and offers the drop-down layer for easy one handed nursing. We only wish everything was this simple and beautiful. Available in black and grape. And made from the softest organic cotton. 

Sienna Maxi Nursing/Maternity Dress: This great dress from Top Secret Maternity will have you looking like a runway model even when you have a child on one hip and a diaper bag in another. Why look like a drab mum when you can look like a fab mum? This maxi nursing/maternity dress offers a shaped built in bra for extra support for nursing mums, and adjustable straps for a changing size and shape that goes hand-in-hand with being a nursing mum. Available in a fantastic hula pattern you will feel happy and tropical every time you see it.

Sahara Nursing Singlet Top With Inbuilt Bra Support: Now available in new and fabulous colors this favorite of nursing mums is now even better. As always it offers the best shaped built in bra support that does not require a maternity or nursing bra. It offers an incredible privacy layer and can be worn throughout your pregnancy, and now with its extra long length you can wear it postpartum to cover any areas that are not quite back to their usual shape yet. The new colors are fantastic and include black, white, ruby, Baltic, puddle, candy, grape, and dusty pink. 

Eva Nursing Top with Inbuilt Support Bra Mid Sleeve: An incredible mid-sleeve nursing top with a shaped built in bra that does not require a maternity or nursing bra for added support. Now available at half the price, for only $41.00 you can have this beautiful and functional top that will support you all through your pregnancy.

Eva Nursing Tee With Inbuilt Support Bra: Like it's mid-sleeve sister it has incredible support but in a short-sleeve tee. Also available at only $41.00, half its regular price this beauty has some incredible style! Available in pool puddle, black and cherry pink.

Sahara Nursing Singlet Top with Inbuilt Bra Support size 18 only: A favorite of nursing mums this top is perfect for larger breasted women with its high cut neckline. It provides such incredible support it can even be worn to the gym or to bed. Get it at half off its normal price, now only $31.00.

So head on over to Mums2Be and check out these great new styles and prices. Not only will you be stylish and comfortable, your wallet will too! 

Playing with Baby: An Expectant Mum's First Kicks

After weeks and weeks of feeling absolutely nothing when it comes to the child growing within me it was heaven on Earth to have my first real interaction with my precious little baby. Friends have told me how wonderful it would be when I first felt my baby kick, terms like wonder, magic, and unbelievable were bandied about. But my first interaction with my baby did not bring wonder or awe but instead brought laughter. I could not stop laughing at the little kicks and thumps I felt each time I poked my abdomen. With every little prod I gave a little kick was given in return. I felt giddy with relief that I could suddenly feel this little being inside of me reacting to something I did. Suddenly my baby was not just this image on an ultrasound or a sound in the doctors office. Suddenly my baby was a real life little person and I couldn't wait to have the chance to play with my precious little baby in person without a womb standing between us.

As the weeks are going by faster and faster I find myself imagining the face of my little angel. Will the baby look like me, like my husband, or one of our family members? Will the baby have a little of us all? What characteristics will my baby show in those early days after birth. I remember watching my niece after she was born two months early. She spent the beginning of her life in the NICU, buy her strength was apparent immediately. Whenever a nurse came to check her or take blood she would kick those little froggy looking legs and flail those arms and cry as loud as her one stable lung would allow. Despite a chest tube and a hole in her left lung she was prepared to fight for her little life. Will my baby have that same spark? My mother tells stories of my willfulness as a baby and toddler. Will my child have that same willfulness? While some would say it is too early to tell I think I know for certain. With a strong heartbeat, and a love to kick, my baby has already shown one large personality, and I cannot wait to see how big it gets over the years.   

Maternity Wear 5-60% off at Mums2Be

Mums2Be has some amazing deals going on this month. Right now you can find some of your favorite winter pieces on sale starting at 5% off all the way to 60% off regular price. With deals this great you can pick up a few of your favorite things, and maybe even try something new you have had your eye on. Take a sneak peak at some of the great items on sale now.

Black Footless Opaque Hosiery Tights by Ripe 5% off at $21.00: These great tights are footless and extremely comfortable and go with just about everything. Pair them with a great dress, a skirt, wear them under pants for support in those last long months of pregnancy. Your legs will thank you!

Marion Long Sleeve Breastfeeding Top 30% off at $30.00: This round-neck nursing top is comfortable and adorable. The double-layer bust provides easy nursing access and privacy, the bamboo product of viscose/elastane keeps its shape perfectly so you can wear this shirt during and after pregnancy without worry of stretching ruing the blouse. The vibrant grape juice color is bright and fun to wear.

Astrid Feeding Dress 50% off at $49.47: A beautiful dress for anyone, it is designed especially for an expectant or nursing Mum. The 3/4 sleeve dress has easy nursing access and privacy, but it looks like an exquisite cocktail dress. The scoop neck takes advantage of all those new expectant Mum curves and will help to make you feel exceptionally beautiful on your night out.

Denim Maternity Jeggings by Ripe Maternity 40% off at $47.95: These knit style jean leggings are the hottest thing in fashion right now, so of course it is great to see a maternity line carry the great style. Now it doesn't matter if you are expecting or not, you can still rock your skinny jeans! The knit jean leggings are comfortable and soft, and sit on the underside of the tummy so they do not interfere with baby growth or Mum's comfort. Wear them with a great blouse and look great no matter how far along you are! 

An Expectant Mum's Joy: The Ultrasound

Today marks the official first day of my second trimester and I am incredibly happy to see the changes in my body and my days. I no longer start my morning cursing my husband, myself, and my precious baby for that awful feeling I wake up to. Morning sickness is not the best memory to first associate your growing baby with. But I have been morning sickness free for over a week now and enjoying every minute of it, every minute that I am not staring at my growing belly that is.

While I still look fairly small the growing bump is shouting "baby on board!" and less "ate too much at lunch!" Which actually has leaving me with mixed feelings of joy and confusion. While I was prepared for all that comes with a newborn baby I somehow forgot all the different things I would feel in the growing process. As someone who once gained nearly 90 pounds in three months due to a failing thyroid gland I expected changes in my body. But these changes are much different than the changes I experienced before. Before I knew that what was happening to my body was not a result of something I was doing, and I felt as if I were a prisoner in my own body. Not in control of it or even aware of it, just sort of passing from one day to the next wishing that I were in fact not the person I was seeing in the mirror. Now however, the feelings I am experiencing are altogether different. My body is growing much more slowly. I do not feel trapped in my body, but I also do not feel alone. I feel as if there is some other force controlling my movements, my hunger, and my discomfort. As my skin tightens and stretches I feel like I am watching something incredibly strange yet normal happen to me. As if my body were indeed meant to do this, which of course it is. I am slowly realizing that I am sharing my body with someone else, and that person is not quite in control either, but we are along for this ride together.

This all became so much more apparent to me when I was sitting at the Doctor's office at the beginning of the week having my first real glimpse at my growing baby. The way that the baby moves inside of me was incredible. The little hand brushing past the face so quickly made my husband and myself almost cry. Especially when we heard the heartbeat. Now I spend most of my days staring at the printout of my little baby on my refrigerator, as the background on my phone, and computer. I cannot help but look at the beautiful little baby every chance I get. And I sincerely hope that feeling never goes away. 

I Am Crap At Dealing With My Cluttered Email

I admit it! I am CRAP at dealing with my email clutter. You may be thinking oh sure she has a few emails unread or left unsorted. Sorry, but I WISH that was the case. I am so terrible at dealing with my email clutter it has almost become a phobia. I wake up thinking, "I should check my email," the very idea almost makes my skin crawl. IF I check it, I will be bombarded with all my unread, unsorted, ungodly mess of an inbox that I actually shrink in fear. I hold on to 100's even 1000's of emails unsure of how to deal with my issue. At the moment my inbox is so overcrowded I am shocked it does not spit out incoming emails in disgust and simply decline to accept any more refuse, as it must see all the contents shoved within it as nothing but waste.

I almost feel as if I must join EA (Emails Anonymous) and own up to my inability to deal with my email. I should stand up in front of a crowd and admit my inabilities to attack a simple task like de-cluttering my own email. But unfortunately I never do. I once waited 6 months before deleting a single email. My inbox was so full that when I went to download a new email I had time to check on my kids, make sure they had finished their homework, planned a meal for dinner, and folded a load of laundry. All of this while one email loaded. I know I have a problem. I actually believe the reason my computer runs so slowly is the simple fact that it is wading through too many emails. I have this vision that there must be a woman living in my computer, acting as its brain, and she has this long hallway full of doors and behind these doors is each program I use on my computer. She must walk daily down this corridor and hear the rumbling, clattering, raucous noises coming from behind the door marked inbox. She too is afraid to stand too close to this door for fear of being a casualty of the worst avalanche ever recorded in the history of the world. And as a computer brain she must know all the avalanche histories.

Perhaps I should just sit down right now and tackle this beast and try to delete whatever I can. It would be a simple task, I just need to click that very important button marked "delete." Or perhaps I should simply buy a new computer and get a new email. It may be less invasive.

Save 30% on Some of Ripe Maternity's Favourite Fashions

Who said that an expectant Mum cannot look fabulous in a great pair of jeans? Well it certainly was not Ripe. The people who bring you some of the best maternity and nursing fashions are making life easier for mums-to-be once again. Now you no longer have to give up your favorite pair of skinny jeans when you are expecting. Sure these aren't exactly the pair you wore before, but the end result is just as satisfying, possibly even more satisfying when you realize how comfortable you are despite your protruding baby bump.

Ripe offers an amazing pair of full length jean style leggings, or jeggings as they are being called round the world. They fit perfectly to your curves and feature a soft and comfortable wide waistband that sits under your ever-expanding belly. Now you can wear your skinny jeans up until delivery and still look fabulous. In order to create a more jean-like quality they feature a stitch detailing along the seams for that true-denim look. They are made of rayon/polyester and come in a beautiful dark denim indigo wash.

Pair them with some of Ripe's favorite maternity tops for a fantastic and fashionable look like the Ripe Stripe Drape Cardigan. This great cardigan is a cotton long-sleeve stripe-knit top that will keep you warm and comfortable and can be worn with any top or nice blouse for a dressier look. It comes in a hazel and coal stripe for a great winter look.

What is better than finding these great looks that you can continue to rock throughout your pregnancy? How about discovering that they are all 30% off now at Mums2Be? Right now you can save 30% on some of your favorite items like Ripe Maternity fashions at Mums2Be. So hurry in a scope out the sales and great fashions available for fashionable mums-to-be before they are all sold out! 

An Expectant Mum's Perspective

This month we are please to introduce a first-time Mum-to-be Lacy. For the next several months we will feature a post from Lacy on the joys of expecting, the fears attached to a new pregnancy, and all the other hard things an expectant Mum goes through those 9 months.

Most of you know where I am coming from; I am a newly expectant Mum. These early weeks have so far been pretty difficult. As a first-time Mum-to-be I am experiencing all sorts of new feelings, both physical and emotional. One minute I am thrilled to be living my dream of carrying this tiny human inside of me, then next I am distraught and panicked at the thought that I am going to be responsible for this tiny little life. As a woman with health issues of my own I am a little fearful of how my pregnancy will go. Will I have a normal pregnancy? Will I have complications? As a high-risk OB patient I am afraid of everything that happens, or could happen. I know I cannot be the first to feel this mixed bag of emotions. But at this early 10 week stage I feel as if I am the first woman to ever feel anything. Hormones are a wonderful and terrifying thing!

I count myself lucky to have an incredible husband who is with me through every moment of my craziness. He is already changing the way he reacts to my emotional outbursts and fears. He is reassuring, calming, and tries not to be as short with me as I am with him. He reminds me this is just the hormones, you are not inherently crazy. He is right of course, and I thank him for his bluntness, but at times I want to say, "You try living with all these hormones inside of you then!"

I am still very early on in my pregnancy but I am already looking to all the things I will have to worry about. I have begun work on a birthing plan, planned to nurse my baby, and begun looking at schools. Yes I may be a little ahead of myself, but you see I have always been of the mind that if you are prepared you cannot be surprised. So I am planning everything I can think of. Much to the chagrin of my family I have already made lists. I plan to make sure I know my options in case something goes wrong. Perhaps I am overly thorough, hormonal, and a little crazy. But hey I am doing the best I can with what I have. I hope you will enjoy taking this crazy ride with me for the next few months as I undoubtedly will begin to realize, I cannot plan for everything. 

Mother's Day: We Love Our Mums!

It is that time of year when we need to pamper our Mum's and our Mum's-to-be. They work so hard for us all year long, so they deserve at least this one day a year. Mother's day falls on Sunday May 8th this year, and that is the perfect day to pamper our favorite Mums. Whether your Mum is a working Mum, a stay-at-home Mum, or even a work-at-home-Mum we know that it can be hard to find some down time. She works all day long for her kids and partner in life, so let's work hard this Sunday to make her day easy.

Ways to Pamper a Mum:


• Let's do something great for Mum right at the outset of the day. Breakfast. It is the meal of champions, so let's give it to our best champion. Find out Mum's favourite breakfast food and prepare it for her. Serve it up right in an easy place for her. Whether she loves to eat in bed, or out on the patio get her set up right with some nice dishes and maybe a little something that says I love you Mum.

• Make her day easy by getting the things done she usually does around the house. The vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, laundry, anything that she does everyday, and get it done with some help from the whole family. Mum will love and appreciate the gesture. Just remember if you choose laundry separate colours and do not use bleach on darks, and read the labels, delicates are not washed on high! We are trying to relax our Mum, not make more work for her.

• Finally plan a nice dinner for her. Tell her to go soak in the tub or take a nice long shower and leave her something fun and fancy to dress up in. For our expectant Mums we suggest this great Flounce Breastfeeding Dress Black by Ripe Maternity Winter 2011. She will feel amazing in it and will love the chance to dress up. Now fix that fantastic meal that she will love, pick her favorite, whether it is hotdogs, shrimp, or pasta, make it all about Mum.


Now if you really want to make your Mum's day special write to us at Mum's Contest and tell us how your family made the day great. Tell us in 250 words or less:

• Who planned Mum's big day

• What made it special

• How many kids Mum has

• How much Mum does for you

• Why your Mum should win

The best story will earn Mum a $50 credit towards her next Mums2Be purchase. So hurry in, contest is open between May 2nd to May 10th 2011. Winners will be announced May 13th.

We wish a great Mother's day to all the Mum's out there!

The winner was @cubbieberry via Twitter
I like her post because it was about being a mother and having a mother, and finding a way to reconcile the two different roles.

7 Reasons To Wear Nursing/Breastfeeding Clothes







Static Wrap Dress

  

Many mums-to-be think that buying nursing or Breastfeeding clothes is just another scam to earn the fashion industry some money. You may think that you will not need nursing clothes, after all, you can just lift up your shirt and nurse, or keep a blanket to cover you, but what about the times that you are in a dress? Or are in a public place where you cannot lift your tight shirt without removing it? Nursing is a natural and wonderful thing for a Mum, so why not make it as easy as possible? That is why nursing clothes exist. Here are seven reasons that you may wish you had nursing and Breastfeeding clothes.

• You are at a formal event and must wear a dress. While you can normally lift a shirt you cannot lift a dress to nurse your baby.

• You are outside and it is cold, do you really want to expose your belly to the cold air?

• You need the extra support. Breasts will change size and shape during the nursing process, and the top that was once easy to pull up without causing you to leak breast milk at the beginning of the day may not hold up after not feeding for 3 hours.

• Nursing more than one baby? It can be incredibly difficult to remain discreet when nursing two separate children in public.

• You are a large breasted woman to begin with. Larger breasted women will find they need twice the support while nursing. Which means they will love the fact that they can remain clothed while nursing.

• You are a working Mum. Working Mum's will find it easy to attach their pumps while still remaining clothed at work.

• When layers are not an option. In the hot summer months layering clothes for privacy while nursing is simply too much. A good nursing tank will allow you to nurse discreetly without wearing layers.






Penny Winter Nursing Top

 

Many women believe that nursing/Breastfeeding clothes are great in theory but are not attractive in person. But now nursing/Breastfeeding clothes are more fashionable than ever. You can find incredibly beautiful formal or casual clothes including dresses and tops that are perfectly functional and fashionable for nursing Mum's.

Right now Mums2Be has some of the most fashionable and functional nursing wear available. Brands like Ramalama, Top Secret, and Ripe Maternity have put the fun back in functional. You can choose from amazing styles, patterns, and colors for all of your nursing wear, and Mums2Be offers the best quality customer service. Come and visit now and we can help you find the best nursing wear styles for you.

Mums2Be Makes Mums Happy: Amazing Deals and Free Shipping on Weekends!

When it comes to shopping for new maternity clothes in your last trimester a lot of women may find themselves exhausted. Just getting shoes on in the morning can be impossible, imagine trying to get to the mall and try on several different sizes and styles and leaving with your purchases contented. Sounds like a dream right, well you are probably right, it can be impossible. That is why Mums2Be offers the hottest designer maternity wear at incredible prices with free shipping on weekends! Talk about convenient for busy mums. This week there are plenty of incredible bargains and new styles available at Mums2Be, and they will make any mum or mum-to-be happy.

Mums2Be has all the end-of-line stock from summer on sale now at remarkable mark downs. You can find some of the summer's most beautiful (and usually high-priced) pieces at a steal of a price. The weather may be changing but it is still nice enough to wear summer clothes with a few added layers for warmth on those cooler days. When you are an expectant mum you can notice that your temperature tends to run wonky anyway, and you will enjoy the functionality of a layered look. Wear this summer's Organic Cotton Flip Skirt by Ramalama with some tights or leggings for a great winter look.  Pair it with any of the Bamboo Scoop Tee's for a casual look. You can get this stylish maternity wear at a great price right now, at nearly half its usual price.  

Fashionable maternity wear is important at Mums2Be, and we work hard to make sure you are getting the highest quality maternity wear Australia has to offer at the best price possible. We understand that when you are pregnant you want to look your best, looking good can help lift the spirits of a very tired and uncomfortable mum-to-be, and hip maternity wear does not mean that you have to be uncomfortable. Now you can find some of the most comfortable maternity clothes at Mums2Be. Mums2Be has Fertile Mind Microfiber Maternity Tights available for only $18.00, Fertile Mind's tights are so comfortable and breathable they will make any outfit beautiful and easy to wear. Many customers love this product for the incredible support it gives expectant mums in that last stretch of their pregnancy; it can help to ease sore leg muscles and cramping in the legs in those last days of pregnancy. The best part about these tights is you do not sacrifice fashion for function, they always look great.

This Mini-Spot Maternity Dress is also on sale right now reduced 75%. Paired with Fertile Mind Microfiber Maternity Tights they make n excellent autumn and winter outfit. Simply add a cute sweater from Mums2Be's winter collections. With the money you save shopping this huge clearance you can get a beautiful sweater that will last you all winter.

Check out this month's huge maternity wear clearance before everything is gone, you will be glad you did!

Ripe Maternity: Keeping You Cool and Warm This Winter

With the changing of the season come the changing of the colors, the changing of the weather, and a change in style. All your favorite designers are bringing out the new colors, styles, and textures foe the fall and winter season, and Mums2Be has all the goods. New fashion choices is a great reason to love each new season, but when you are pregnant clothes can sometimes bring with them the fear of discomfort, the changing room, and the mirror. With Ripe Maternity's Winter Collection you will not fear the changing season or the new styles, because as most of us have come to know Ripe Maternity is the fashion label you can count on during your pregnancy. With their amazing styles and their devotion to keeping women comfortable and keeping maternity clothes functional you can never go wrong with any of their fashions.

This fall and winter they are featuring some amazing styles that are hip and cool for every Mum looking to standout in a crowd for her fashion sense and not her burgeoning belly. Mums2Be now has all the great Ripe Maternity Winter Fashions of 2011 available and you will not want to miss out on your chance to get the best styles at the best prices without the fuss of a crazy trip shopping. As always Mums2Be offers the best products to Mums and Mums-to-be without the fuss and chaos experienced with most trips to the store, Mums2Be offers safe and affordable online shopping for the busiest Mum, especially the Mum searching for this season's hottest trends.

This season Ripe Maternity and Mums2Be are bringing you the best fashion trends right to your home simply cruise on over to Mums2Be and search the most popular winter styles. And now as loyal readers of our blog you can get a sneak peek at some of the best looks of the season.

Stripe Drape Cardigan: This cotton long-sleeve stripe-knit cardigan features contrasting cuffs and an open drape front. It can be paired with Jeans for a casual look, or dressed up for a fun blouse and some leggings.

Penny Breastfeeding Top: This is an incredibly popular top with great support and a privacy layer for easy access and discreet breastfeeding. It is quickly flying off the shelves with its adorable black and charcoal stripes. It is also available in black and twilight, hurry before it is gone!

Static Print Wrap Dress: This wrap dress will make your wardrobe happy and your mirror quite jealous. You will love the way it hugs those beautiful pregnancy curves. Wear it for a casual day outfit dressed down some fabulous Cotton/Elastane Ankle-Length Leggings by Ripe Maternity.

Flounce Breastfeeding Dress: This long-sleeve fixed wrap dress will make you want to go out for a night dressed up even in the midst of a long pregnancy. You will draw all the eyes in the room and people will be wondering where you got such a beautiful dress. Where else? Mums2Be.

So hurry in and check out the new Winter Stock from Ripe Maternity before they fly off the shelves!

The ABC's of Breastfeeding tops: Accessible, Beautiful, and Comfortable

Being a new Mum can be stressful. Especially when you are so busy feeding, changing, and comforting our baby that you do not have any time to take care of yourself. New Mum's can have a difficult enough time finding the chance to get dress let alone look fashionable once they are dressed. Mums2Be understands the plight of the new Mum, which is why we offer you a wide selection of breastfeeding tops that will make your life so simple it will be like reciting your ABC's!

Breast-feeding tops do not have to be boring and awkward to wear, they can be the most flattering tops you own, and comfortable to boot! This Sienna Maxi Nursing/Maternity Dress is the perfect example of how amazing a breastfeeding top can be. Any new Mum will feel like a model in this fabulous dress. The feminine flowers and colors enhance the still-there-glow of new motherhood and the empire waist accentuates the smallest part of a woman's waist making even a new Mum feel beautiful and sexy. Not only does this amazing dress look great it has the support that all new Mums' will adore. The shaped built-in bra offers maximum support for the nursing Mum. The privacy layer allows for discreet breastfeeding with drop-down cups for easy one-hand opening. No more fiddling with your entire top when it comes time to nurse. The top even adjusts for the natural changes in breast size during the whole breastfeeding process.

Looking for something a little more casual for those easy days around town or at the park with your little one? This Sahara Nursing Singlet Top with Inbuilt Bra Support by Top Secret comes in five colors for the Mum that wants a little variety. The high neckline of this top is perfect for larger breasted women and supportive enough for all your daily activities, including a day at the gym or for easy sleep-filled nights. What is even better about this top is there is no need for a separate maternity bra, which makes it an easy item to throw on for those days that your new baby does give you the chance to spend a lot of time getting ready.

Do you love the singlet top but want something a little more comfortable? Try the Organic Cotton Support Singlet by Ramalama it is available in two colors and is made from some of the softest organic cotton. You can use this top for a layered look and pair it will a cardigan or wear it alone. No matter how you wear it you will love how it feels, and how it makes you look!

All of these items are available with the "summer" discount code now, so check them out while supplies last!  

This month Mums 2 Be is giving away 5 free "Mum to be goodie bags" each week.

This month Mums 2 Be is giving away 5 free "Mum to be goodie bags" each week. We love our Australian customers so much that we are keeping this offer solely for you! All you have to do to enter this giveaway is join our facebook page and leave us a post about why you love Mums 2 Be. Keep checking back to our facebook page for any future giveaways and always remember to check out our blog for more info on the store you love!

Bamboo for Special Needs Babies

Everyone enjoys the amazingly comfortable and soft feeling of being wrapped up in the softest and most gentle material. Mums especially understand the idea of comfort, not only for themselves, but also for their children. This is one of the reasons that Ramalama Bamboo is such an excellent choice of clothing for expectant Mums and their little ones, but did you know that the comfort of this sweet 95% bamboo material also helps to soothe a fussy baby and can help to soothe and comfort a baby with special needs?

Many children are sensitive to clothing and will have reactions to pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals added before and after raw materials are turned into clothing. Children can also be sensitive to the texture and feel of different types of cotton, but children with special needs can be especially sensitive to texture. Children with Autism, Aspergers, Sensory Processing disorder, and even Tactile Defensiveness can have extreme sensitivities to the rough texture and the chemicals present in your average cotton romper. How can a Mum calm and soothe her baby when she cannot even dress or swaddle her baby without making them uncomfortable?

Ramalama Bamboo is aware of the sensitivities children may have or develop from using cotton that has been altered through chemical processes. This is why Ramalama Bamboo is best known for its soft bamboo blend of 95% bamboo. This unique blend not only keeps the baby more comfortable due to the soft texture, it can also help to keep the baby cool in the summer and warm in the winter with its unique moisture wicking and insulation abilities. Bamboo is a grass, practically a weed that grows without the need of chemicals. This incredible renewable resource grows rampant without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. It is 100% natural, and in a world where everything is disposable and the landfills are overflowing it has the added benefit of being biodegradable.

So if you have a baby that has sensitivities to texture, or fusses when they become too hot or too cold in their normal cotton clothes give Ramalama Bamboo a try. It can help calm your fussy baby and lull him or her into restful sleep, all while keeping them comfortable and earth-friendly. This is why Mums 2 Be offers some of the best products Ramalama has to offer, all available now.

Eco Mum/Ramalama/Ripe Maternity

Eco Mum - Go au natural with Ripe and Ramalama’s bamboo and organic maternity/breastfeeding wear. Bamboo and organic fabrics are good for mums and baby’s skin alike. The soft fabric does not irritate sensitive skin and helps settle fussy babies.

Organic and Bamboo maternity wear from 25% Off
Get amazing deals this summer at Mums2Be! With so many mum to be and new mum necessities and fashions in stock, it is easy to have a chic and fabulous summer. To make your summer even better, loyal customers can enter coupon code “Summer” at checkout for 20% off their entire order.

Stock up on the popular, high end brand of Ramalama this season. This organic and bamboo line is up to 40% off. Ramalama’s fashionable designs are made to flatter your ever-growing belly. These designs pre-and post-pregnancy bodies alike. The Bamboo Roll Neck Maternity Cardigan by Ramalama is simply gorgeous and would look perfect with leggings and the Bamboo Maternity Tank Top by Ramalama.

Want to be a hot mum? Show off your lovely curves with the Organic Cotton Maternity Wrap Dress by Ramalama. As a mum to be or a new mum, you deserve a fun night out, and this dress will help make it happen.

What are you waiting for? These stylish savings won’t last long. And as always, Mums2Be offers fast, free shipping Australia wide.

New Product Alert

New Product Alert:


Qubies - Mums2Be is now carrying the award winning, new product Qubies. What is Qubies? Qubies is a convenient food container that allows mums to freeze homemade baby foods, purees, and breastmilk. The usefulness does not stop there, freeze lemon/lime juice, leftover stock, or egg whites with Qubies too.
Mum to Mum: "Qubies they are a must for every mum. I don't know what I'd do without mine". New mums, order today to receive a Free Goodie Bag filled with free samples and promotional cards. Repeat customers now receive 20% off with the promo "SUMMER".

Ripe Maternity/Breastfeeding Tops – Now at a discounted price! New mums who crave fashion and convenience will love these fresh tops. Wear the top during pregnancy for flattering style. After baby arrives, enjoy the convenience of Ripe Top's hidden breastfeeding layer underneath the bodice. Eco Mum - Go au natural with Ripe and Ramalama’s bamboo and organic maternity/breastfeeding wear. Bamboo and organic fabrics are good for mums and baby’s skin alike. The soft fabric does not irritate sensitive skin and helps settle fussy babies.

How to Look Fashionable While Pregnant - Best Tips for a Trendy Maternity Wardrobe

Just because you are going to be a new mum does not mean you have to give up style for the next nine months of your life. Look trendy from your first week to your last week by choosing comfortable, stylish clothes that grow with you.

Wear Clothes For You: Don’t wear your boyfriend’s, husband’s or partner’s clothing. It is tempting to pull on a pair of your boyfriend’s or husband’s sweats or jeans when you are pregnant. The best maternity advice is to stay away from clothing that isn’t made for you. Celebrate your new body with clothes for you.

Wearing men’s clothing or plus-sized clothing is not flattering. Your partner’s jeans may fit around the waist, but they will be too large for you everywhere else. Having extra, loose fabric around the legs, hips, and behind will only make you look larger. The same concept goes for larger women’s clothing. It will be more comfortable, but it will not fit your pregnant body how it is suppose to, resulting in an overall larger appearance.

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