Maternity Clothes - Buying Maternity Clothes Online

Written by Beverley Brooke


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If you are really looking to save dollars, you should consider buying second hand maternity wear online. E-bay is one ofrepparttar world’s largest online auction houses, and here you’ll find literally thousands of choices when it comes to maternity wear. Most sellers will post pictures ofrepparttar 142107 assorted clothing they have for sale, and very often you will find designer maternity items at a fraction ofrepparttar 142108 cost a retailer would sell them for.

What to Buy? Are you wondering what your maternity wardrobe should contain? Though women have varying preferences and styles, there are a few items that every woman should have in her maternity wear closet. Among these include:

- Jeans

- Pair of black or khaki slacks

- One skirt or dress

- Variety of Maternity T’s and Tops

- Maternity Bra

You may or may not have to buy maternity underwear. While some women findrepparttar 142109 support in these comforting, others find that traditional bikini underwear purchased a size or two larger than normal work just as well, and are less expensive and come in more colors and styles.

You will find that your breasts are growing throughout your pregnancy. A good maternity bra is recommended. You should buy a bra that allows a little room for expansion however, as your breasts will likely inflate even more when they fill with milk close to delivery.

Remember that as a pregnant woman you deserve to look and feel your best. Don’ t hesitate for a moment to pamper yourself and purchase a few items that will not only help you look great, but will help you feel great during your pregnancy.

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20 Common Pregnancy Questions & Answers

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11. Is air travel safe during pregnancy? Air travel is thought to be safe until about 8 months of gestation. Pregnancy is a hypercoaguable state, which means that women who are pregnant are at a greater risk of developing blood clots. For this reason, pregnant women should take stretch breaks each hour when driving on long trips or flights. 12. Are overrepparttar counter cold medications safe to take in pregnancy? Many overrepparttar 142071 counter medications are not safe to use in pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their health care provider before trying any overrepparttar 142072 counter medication. 13. Can I use hair dye? It is generally recommended to avoid hair dye duringrepparttar 142073 first trimester. 14. Can I work during pregnancy? Work limitations are unique torepparttar 142074 individual and her job. Many healthy women choose to work throughout their entire pregnancy, untilrepparttar 142075 moment they go into labor. A woman should discuss her specific work limitations and special medical needs with her health care provider. General work restrictions include avoidance of heavy lifting, exposure to chemicals, prolonged standing and extremes of temperatures. 15. What birth defects are screened for in prenatal care? An ultrasound can assess abnormalities ofrepparttar 142076 spinal cord and organs likerepparttar 142077 heart and kidneys. There are blood tests available to screen for neural tube defects and chromosomal disorders (like Down Syndrome). Women who are at an increased risk for chromosomal disorders may be offered amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. Remember, that no test can guarantee that a baby will be born in perfect health. It is important that women who have a family history of congenital diseases disclose this information to their physician so that special care can be given to this matter. 16. Can I continue to have sex while I'm pregnant? Yes. However, if a woman has had vaginal bleeding, history of miscarriages, or other special situations, she may be advised to abstain from sex by her health care provider. A woman must take special care to protect her self from sexually transmitted diseases. Some sexually transmitted disease can cause birth defects inrepparttar 142078 developing fetus. 17. Can I have an occasional glass of wine during pregnancy? It is recommended to avoid all alcoholic containing beverages, tobacco use and drug use throughout pregnancy. 18. What if I get chicken pox during pregnancy? A woman who has not developed immunity to chicken pox infection (caused byrepparttar 142079 varicella virus) should consider becoming vaccinated before pregnancy. It is generally advised that she then wait one month before becoming pregnant after receivingrepparttar 142080 vaccine. If a woman develops chicken pox duringrepparttar 142081 first trimester or early second trimester of her pregnancy, her fetus is at risk of developingrepparttar 142082 congenital varicella syndrome. The risk of developing this syndrome is estimated to be 0.4% for infection duringrepparttar 142083 first 12 weeks of pregnancy and 2.0% for infection occurring 13-20 weeks of pregnancy. 19. How can I figure out my due date by using my last menstrual period? Go to www.askmd.org and click onrepparttar 142084 box onrepparttar 142085 left hand side named 'health calculators.' Browserepparttar 142086 pregnancy calculators. 20. Can I exercise during pregnancy? Yes, pregnant women should strive for 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. Many women may need to modify their exercise routines to avoid uncomfortable positions and overheating. It is necessary to drink sufficient amounts of water to avoid dehydration



Dr. Bunke is a Resident Physician in Family Medicine. She is also the Health Content Editor at www.askmd.org, a comprehensive medical web site that offers free medical resources including health calculators, daily health news, medical term and abbreviation search, health information and more. AskMD.org is popular for its free 'ask a doctor' feature.


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