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Fun with Postpartum Girdles (and: My Bellefit Corset Review)

Did you use special postpartum girdles, binder, or other postpartum corsets in an effort to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape such as the Belly Bandit or Bellefit? Would you consider one? This is my story (and a Bellefit corset review, pictured). (Affiliate link) In an open thread a few weeks ago, people were talking about…

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A woman wearing a Nursing Bra Tank

Nursing Tuesday: Nursing Bra Tank

Not only have readers sung the praises of wearing just a nursing tank during those first few weeks postpartum, but I was just reading about how some women prefer to pump while wearing a nursing tank. Both sides can be let down at the same time, allowing easy pump access — and your midsection is…

A black maternity V-Neck Dress

Maternity Monday: V-Neck Dress

I like the twist detail to this simple v-neck dress from Liz Lange (also available in “fresh melon”). It looks flattering, versatile, and basic — the kind of thing you could wear once a week (or more) with different accessories. It’s $27.99, available in sizes XS-XXL. Target Liz Lange Maternity V-Neck Dress Psst: This week,…

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News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… In the NYT’s Motherlode blog, Lynn Messina wonders about the effects of the “boys will be boys” mindset — i.e., boys are wild, boisterous, etc. — on our daughters. After our discussion of vanity after kids on Wednesday, it was interesting…