MotherLand Maternity Blog

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better gift to give an expecting mum than a gift from the MotherLand range. If you’re an expecting mum, whether it’s your first, second, third or fourth pregnancy the anticipation of the arrival of your new baby is a very exciting and special time to cherish. With so much time spent focusing on the preparation for your new baby we sometimes forget to put ourselves first and hesitate at spending money on clothes that we may think have a limited time use. 

Morning sickness can happen to any pregnant woman. Some of the old wives’ tales tend to hint that morning sickness happens more if you’re pregnant with a girl but that isn’t always the case.

Being pregnant and caring for a newborn baby can be completely exhausting for any pregnant women or mother of a small baby, especially when you also have older children to care for. I think pregnant women throughout the world would agree that a comfortable nights sleep can make all the difference. This is especially important during the later stages of your pregnancy and in the first few months of your newborns life, when changes to a pregnant womens body can take its’ toll physically. Any new mum who is feeding a newborn baby every 3-4 hours would also agree that feeling comfortable whilst sleeping and breastfeeding is a high priority. I recall the feeling of complete exhilaration when I finally had six hours of uninterrupted sleep when each of my children starting sleeping longer between breastfeeds.

There is such an extensive range of maternity clothing available now and investing in some comfortable maternity sleepwear is well worth the money. Whether you prefer maternity pyjamas or a comfortable maternity nightie there is an array of styles to choose from. If you want to get the best value for your maternity sleepwear purchase the girls at motherLand recommend that you choose a pair that is also designed for breastfeeding. This will ensure that you are able to breastfeed comfortable which makes the world of difference when you are feeding late at night, early in the morning or if unexpected guest drop by. We also recommend that you choose maternity sleepwear made from great quality, stretchy fabrics that will cater perfectly to the changing shape of your body throughout your pregnancy as your belly expands and then after your baby is born. Maternity pyjamas pants vary in style – some are designed to be worn over your baby bump, some are designed to be worn under your belly whilst others are designed to worn either over your bump or folded down and worn underneath. MotherLand has recently introduced a luxurious bamboo maternity nightie (picture above) which is also designed for breastfeeding. It is made from a super soft, luxuriously comfortable fabric and would also make the perfect gift for your favourite pregnant girl to pack in her hospital bag.

Many women feel self conscious when they need to breastfeed in public, particularly when it’s new and both mum and baby are still mastering the art. As most mums know, things don’t always go according to plan and you may find yourself feeding your baby in an unexpected place at an unexpected time. It can often be difficult to find the right clothing that is suitable for breastfeeding allowing  new mums to feel comfortable and at ease, which is very important whilst breastfeeding.

Motherland Maternity specialises in breastfeeding wear, with a range that includes breastfeeding tops, breastfeeding dresses and breastfeeding sleepwear. The Motherland range is both stylish and modern and allows for easy and discreet breastfeeding, eliminating the anxiety that is often associated with breastfeeding in public places. 

Motherland Maternity also stocks a full and comprehensive range of maternity clothing including maternity jeans, cargo pants, dresses, shorts, office wear, sleep wear and more. Best of all, the Motherland range is affordable and can be purchased online at your convenience.   

It’s perfectly natural and normal to have a post baby belly for some time after giving birth. Everyone’s body adjusts differently after birth and some find it easier to lose those extra kilo’s, whilst for others it’s not so easy. No one wants to feel self conscious about their post baby shape and trying to find the right outfit can be tricky.

Motherland Maternity offers an extensive range of maternity clothing that is suitable throughout your entire pregnancy and beyond. Our maternity pants have adjustable waistbands or soft comfortable belly bands that are perfect to be worn throughouht the various stages of your pregnancy as well as during the post natal months.

Motherland also offers a full range of maternity and breastfeeding tops that will flatter your changing shape. A great alternative to maternity pants and maternity tops are our beautiful range of maternity dresses. Motherland stocks a wide variety of styles and sizes, including plus size maternity wear.

Motherland not only offers easy online shopping from home but great value for money. Our maternity clothes are meticulously designed with rigorous fit testing for both comfort and style. For great maternity & breastfeeding wear, look no further than Motherland Maternity.

Christmas Gifts for Expecting Mums

Stuck for ideas for a pregnancy gift? Want to avoid the Christmas rush looking for the perfect gift? Look no further than Motherland Maternity’s Online Shop. Purchase from the comfort and convenience of your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Motherland accepts payments by direct deposit into our bank account or by Paypal. We offer a full range of maternity clothing, including maternity jeans, maternity tops, maternity dresses, maternity shorts, maternity sleepwear, maternity pants, maternity cargo's, breastfeeding tops, breastfeeding dresses and much much more. If you are not completely satisfied with your MotherLand purchase for any reason we will happily offer an exchange or refund. Alternatively, give the gift of choice and purchase a Motherland Maternity Gift Voucher for any chosen value. MotherLand gift vouchers are valid for 1 year. The team at Motherland wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mums and dads have always been curious about the sex of the child they are carrying. In the days before scans were available, women used all kinds of weird and wonderful methods of defining the sex of their child. Here are a few Old Wives’ Tales that I have heard. Remember though, that they are ONLY for fun.

If your left breast is bigger than the right during pregnancy, you're having a girl. If the right is bigger, it'll be a boy. If they are the same size, you're in for a surprise!  

If you get moody during pregnancy you are more likely to have a girl. This is because all women are moody, and when carrying a girl you become doubly so.

If you carry the baby out front (others can’t see your pregnancy from behind) then you will have a boy. If others can tell that you are pregnant when looking at you from behind, then you will have a girl.

Have the mum-to-be pick up a key. If she picks it up by the round end, it will be a boy. If she picks it up by the long end, it will be a girl. Should she pick it up at the middle, twins are on the way.

If the mother's age at conception and the year of conception are both even or both odd, the baby is a girl. If one is even and one is odd, the baby is a boy.

Ask the mum-to-be to pick a number. Match the number with the corresponding letter of the alphabet (A=1, B=2 etc). Then ask her to choose a name beginning with that letter. If she chooses a boy’s name, it will be a boy. If she chooses a girl’s name, it will be a girl.

Hang a gold pendant (preferably one the mother wears often) over the palm of the mother’s hand. If the pendant moves in a circular motion, it will be a girl. If it swings back and forth, a boy is on the way.

If the mum-to-be was the more aggressive partner when the baby was conceived, it will be a boy. If the father was the more aggressive, the baby will be a girl.

If you suffer from acne during pregnancy, you will have a girl.

What side does the mum-to-be lay on while she's resting? If she lies on her left, it's a boy; on her right, it's a girl.

 If young boys (pre-school age) show interest in you while you're pregnant, it will be a girl. If they ignore you, expect a boy.

Ask the mum-to-be to show you her hands. If she shows them palms up, it's a girl; palms down, a boy.

If you dream of girls, you will have a boy. If you dream of boys, you will have a girl.