Fashion what NOTs for pregnant women
October 24,2018
By ELEANOR CHAMBESHI,LUSAKA
Naturally every woman wants to feel beautiful and attractive 24/7, 365 days. Having a baby bump is never an excuse to look drably and out of place. Psychologists affirm that when a woman feels beautiful and attractive her confidence is high and she tends to be less moody. Our main focus today is a list of things that are not recommended to wear while pregnant.
One, tight clothing; though some women feel young and comfortable in body fit clothes at this particular time this may not be a good thing to do because this disturbs free blood circulation and end up causing swelling.
Second, Unnatural Fabrics; due to hormonal changes unnatural fabrics may cause excessive sweating caused by a rise in body temperature causing the expectant mother to be uncomfortable and moody. Note that being pregnant is a huge task which should not be loaded with extra stress. Always pick on the right clothes and fabric for the right weather. Wool in summer will increase heat absorption instead go for bright colored chiffon or a blend of cotton and the traditional chitenge is a brilliant option for a dress.
Wrong bra; Yes those expensive embroidered lace bra and underwear are a fantastic pair but when it comes to health they can hold on a bit till you return to your normal size, modern shops unlike in the old days have special bras made specifically for expectant mothers so why not shop for those and keep your unborn baby healthy.
Last but not least heals, heals! Heal! Heals! Please stay away from heals, you are only taking a break from those nice heals for just a few months that shouldn’t harm you as much as it would do to you and your baby. It is one of the defining moments of pregnancy: the realization that the four-inch heels you once wore with ease, now have you groaning in pain. A pregnant woman carries extra load and that is not a fact to toy with so be sure to put on those nice fancy flat shoes. Extra weight, altered centre of gravity and softening ligaments all conspire to make beloved stilettos a no-no for expectant mothers. The official line from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is that after the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid wearing high heels - and that means above two inches. Anything higher could put a strain on the lower back, knees, toes and balls of the feet. Chartered Physiotherapist David Silver, a lower limb specialist, agrees, saying he is in no doubt that prolonged wear of high heels in pregnancy can lead to back, knee and foot pain.
There are so many wonderful clothes a pregnant woman can wear and still look beautiful so shop well, dress and enjoy the baby bump moment.
By ELEANOR CHAMBESHI,LUSAKA
Naturally every woman wants to feel beautiful and attractive 24/7, 365 days. Having a baby bump is never an excuse to look drably and out of place. Psychologists affirm that when a woman feels beautiful and attractive her confidence is high and she tends to be less moody. Our main focus today is a list of things that are not recommended to wear while pregnant.
One, tight clothing; though some women feel young and comfortable in body fit clothes at this particular time this may not be a good thing to do because this disturbs free blood circulation and end up causing swelling.
Second, Unnatural Fabrics; due to hormonal changes unnatural fabrics may cause excessive sweating caused by a rise in body temperature causing the expectant mother to be uncomfortable and moody. Note that being pregnant is a huge task which should not be loaded with extra stress. Always pick on the right clothes and fabric for the right weather. Wool in summer will increase heat absorption instead go for bright colored chiffon or a blend of cotton and the traditional chitenge is a brilliant option for a dress.
Wrong bra; Yes those expensive embroidered lace bra and underwear are a fantastic pair but when it comes to health they can hold on a bit till you return to your normal size, modern shops unlike in the old days have special bras made specifically for expectant mothers so why not shop for those and keep your unborn baby healthy.
Last but not least heals, heals! Heal! Heals! Please stay away from heals, you are only taking a break from those nice heals for just a few months that shouldn’t harm you as much as it would do to you and your baby. It is one of the defining moments of pregnancy: the realization that the four-inch heels you once wore with ease, now have you groaning in pain. A pregnant woman carries extra load and that is not a fact to toy with so be sure to put on those nice fancy flat shoes. Extra weight, altered centre of gravity and softening ligaments all conspire to make beloved stilettos a no-no for expectant mothers. The official line from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is that after the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid wearing high heels - and that means above two inches. Anything higher could put a strain on the lower back, knees, toes and balls of the feet. Chartered Physiotherapist David Silver, a lower limb specialist, agrees, saying he is in no doubt that prolonged wear of high heels in pregnancy can lead to back, knee and foot pain.
There are so many wonderful clothes a pregnant woman can wear and still look beautiful so shop well, dress and enjoy the baby bump moment.