For nearly 20 years we've kept women comfortable and confident in their changing bodies and reminded mamas to take a moment for themselves. We're happy to share expert advice, helpful resources and reminders, and a little inspiration to help support you through your pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding journey.
Jessica Martin-Weber, founder of the well known website The Leaky Boob recently opened up about her struggle with diastasis recti, a serious injury affecting many moms and moms-t0-be on her site. She also shares her specially designed workouts for helping to to heal and prevent the serious injury. Thank you much to Jessica for her wisdom and for featuring our active collection in her images and video. Below is and edited and shortened version of the original piece. 'When I was pregnant with my second daughter, I began to feel a pretty distinct pain by my belly...
When I started Belabumbum in 2001, sustainability was not in fashion — our first customers, mostly wholesale accounts at that time, were more concerned with price and production capacity. They were not looking for a scrappy startup with a social mission. So, although we’ve always been a social enterprise, I kept that aspect of our work under the radar.
When I started Belabumbum in 2001, sustainability was not in fashion — our first customers, mostly wholesale accounts at that time, were more concerned with price and production capacity. They were not looking for a scrappy startup with a social mission. So, although we’ve always been a social enterprise, I kept that aspect of our work under the radar. Fifteen years later, business models and mindsets have changed. Customers now have a much more direct relationship with brands and there is increasing awareness about how merchandise is actually made. Tragedies like the Rana Plaza collapse, and...
We believe wholeheartedly that health isn't about reaching a number on the scale, but about a lifestyle. Even the biggest workout fanatics can find their routines disrupted by life. That's what happened to Maegen, who documents her life on the Modern Tulip. Expecting Baby No. 2 while keeping up with a toddler - just the thought of it exhausts us! - led her to indulge her sweet tooth and abandon her former habits. She recently recommitted herself to being healthy and began by breaking out her Belabumbum. What we love about Maegen's story is that she embraces the...
We all know that feeling of looking into a packed closet and having absolutely nothing to wear. Magnify that by about 100 and that's what it's like to be pregnant. While we can't make your ankles any less swollen, we can provide you with stylish, beautifully made, clothing designed to flatter your changing shape. Fashionista and design maven Allie Seidel recently highlighted the maternity looks that helped her embrace her new body, while keeping trendy. We're just obsessed with the way she styled are pieces. [caption id='attachment_11473' width='500'] Allie on our Eva Robe. 'This robe is...