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.
While every pregnancy is unique, having a C-section adds another level of complexity. One important difference to note is that a C-section means a longer hospital stay, generally 3-5 days. This makes packing your hospital bag even more essential. Of course there's no such thing as the perfect overnight bag, but there are some items you'll definitely be glad to have. Luckily, blogger and designer Brenda Bird opened up her hospital bag and shared the lessons she's learned with us. Among the great products she packed were some Belabumbum essentials. Tallulah Robe I was always cold after my...
It's pretty fair to say that the hardest part about getting back into a workout routine, post-baby, is getting back into a workout routine, post-baby. That first step out of bed or off the couch and into your sneakers can feel so enormously daunting. The solution is, of course, as simple as you hoped it wouldn't be - you've got to listen to your body (and physician) and just do it. Each of us has to take it step by step, day by day, month by month. That's why we're so in love with Chrissy Powers'...
The holiday season is here and it's time to reflect on what we're most thankful for. Here are a few things that we hold near and dear to our hearts: Our children Our understanding husbands Our family's health The ability to dream and manifest our visions Our freedom The sun, the moon, and the stars But most of all, the Belabumbum team values the relationships in our lives: our families, our children, our loyal customers and everyone involved in making our products throughout the Americas — from the person who cuts the fabric, to the...
DailyMom recently reviewed our new Active line and shared some great photos of the pieces out in action. How amazing does the real life new mama modeling these pieces look? 'This collection is perfect for nursing mothers! For example, this super comfy racerback nursing sports tank is made of moisture-wicking stretch fabric that offers a comfortable, supportive fit during and after pregnancy. The built-in bra support makes it such that you can wear the tank with or without an additional sports bra, and the easy pull up under the bust offers quick breastfeeding access. We...
Whether or not to breastfeed is an very important and personal decision every new mom must make. For those women able and willing to nurse, the experience can be both incredibly rewarding and trying at times. Krista Horton of Top Knot Mama recently opened up about the ups and downs she's faced in nursing two babies. It's a great read that all nursing moms can draw inspiration from. Krista reminds us is that whatever works for you and your baby is the 'right way.' There's definitely no one-size-fits-all method to breastfeeding, but a little experimentation and...