What to Wear: A Top Ten List for New Mamas

Let’s face it. Our bodies go through amazing changes during pregnancy and immediately after. We start off at a weight, before finding ourselves pregnant and then over time we have a variety of clothing needs.

Below you will find a list of everything I have come to love since becoming a new mama. I have traded in my work attire, for clothing that is both flexible and functional.

Check out the links below for some of my favorites!

Top Ten:

1. If you are going to be breastfeeding, invest in some quality nursing bras. I bought six after delivering my baby, and have been so thankful! It gives me enough, that even when I can’t get laundry done everyday I still have something to wear. My favorites are from Amazon, they are both affordable and comfortable.
2. Leggings or comfy pants are a must! Those first few weeks after delivery, I was incredibly sore and did not want to put on any jeans right away. I still love them now, as they are easy to wear while playing on the floor with my little man, or running around doing errands.
3. Nursing sweatshirts; light or heavy depending on the season. These are great to wear when you have company over, you need a quick outer layer or you are looking for something that is comfortable and easy to nurse the baby with.
4. Jeans-I bought a size up from what I was pre-pregnancy right before I delivered. They were a little stretchy and I had a goal of being able to fit into them at some point, it turned out being sooner than I thought, but I was thankful I had a pair that made me feel good and did not rush me into losing a ton of weight.
5. Sweaters with open fronts are another favorite of mine. I love the chunky sweaters from Target. I have used them for so many reasons, from pregnancy to birth, to the last few months. I love them as they are easy to throw on and function for many other helpful purposes as well. I have used them as a blanket, a nursing cover, a towel and even a pillow on a long car ride.
6. Easy slip-on shoes! I love boots with no zippers, flats and sandals. Anything that makes it easier getting out the door with the baby easier.
7. Nursing tank tops. I love sleeping in a nursing tank, as it makes nighttime feedings so much easier to manage.
8. High rise leggings are another favorite of mine. I have been doing my best to get in a cardio workout or run nearly everyday since the doctor cleared me a few months ago. High rise leggings are amazing and make squats, jumps and runs so much easier as I do not feel like I have to continually pull my pants up!
9. Supportive running shoes have become a go-to of mine. My pregnancy was spent standing, walking, hiking and running. Due to that I have felt a difference in my knees. I used to only choose shoes based on brand and the design I liked (I knew a few brands that were supportive so I just picked a pair I liked the look of). Now, I choose first based on support and comfort, letting design take a backseat. It has been so worth it!
10. Supportive sports bras are my last must-have for new mamas. If you are nursing it is so nice being able to wear something that keeps you supported and comfortable while working out.