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Work Maternity Clothes

5/25/2018

Working in corporate, I needed to find some work clothes that I could wear to the office. I love the Isabella Oliver brand, they make great quality clothes, plus they are stylish and classy and will never go out of style. Here are some essentials that I picked out from their line.

Isabella Oliver Cami Nursing Top

The perfect combination of fashion and function: a traditional styled cami top with carefully designed nursing panels and clip on straps. A key maternity wardrobe builder that's incredibly practical too. Crafted in soft premium jersey Inbuilt shelf bra for comfort Versatile detachable clips Practical yet stylish design

Isabella Oliver Ivybridge Maternity Dress

Fits true to size, we suggest ordering your normal size. Many of our customers have declared this as their 'perfect work dress'. Why? With its classic shape and pleat detail at the front to ensure a flattering fit - it's a one-and-done polished style. Get in on the secret and see how it transforms your working wardrobe. So easy yet so chic. Isabella Oliver is your answer for all things workwear Marie Claire Customer favorite work style dress.

Isabella Oliver Harley Maternity Dress

Fits small to size, we suggest sizing up from your usual size. Meet your sartorial maternity best friend. An effortless style, a feminine fit and practical too. The perfect comforts-meets-cool maternity dress. Style with sneakers or flats. It's your call. This item can be worn during pregnancy and beyond Round neckline Button through feature 3/4 sleeves.

Isabella Oliver Denleigh Maternity Top

Pure and simple. This is the white tee you'll turn to every day. With a contemporary collar detailing, 'just right' V neckline and ruched seams for a perfect fit at every stage of your pregnancy. For an extra layer of luxe, it's cut from our famously soft jersey that washes and wears like no other jersey out there. This 'forever' style can be worn right through pregnancy and long after.

Isabella Oliver Zadie Stretch Maternity Skinny Jeans

Fits true to size, we suggest ordering your usual size. We're fiercely proud of this denim design. Why? Because we've worked tirelessly in-house to ensure we get the perfect cut with just the right amount of stretch. Here it is: the skinny denim jean every mum-to-be should own. With an over the bump waistband for support - it's a versatile everyday and effortless staple. Isabella Oliver is coveted by many an A-List mother-to-be. ELLE Elasticated

Isabella Oliver Maree Maternity Jumpsuit

Fits true to size, we suggest ordering your normal size. Meet your one-piece wonder. Comfort and chic are wrapped up into one in the Maree Jumpsuit. Trust us - this style is an effortless choice for day to evening dressing. Just add flats. This item can be worn during pregnancy and beyond Crafted in premium jersey Crossover front feature Elasticated under the bump waistband

Isabella Oliver Zadie Stretch Maternity Skinny Jeans

Isabella Oliver Arran Maternity Dress

A true style classic, we love the Arran Maternity Dress for its easy get- up- and -go chic. Stunning in our premium easy care, easy- to -wear jersey, it has a flattering v -neckline and sun ray gathers through the left side seam to let your bump grow in style. Keep it simple with loafers or heels and layer with a blazer for work.

Isabella Oliver Effra Ruched Maternity Dress

Clear some space in your wardrobe for one seriously versatile maternity dress. Based on the shape of our bestselling ruched T-shirt Dress, but cut from knitted compact jersey; it's simultaneously warm and chic. Make it office-ready with a blazer and ballet pumps, or weekend-loving with ankle boots and over-sized cardigan. The best news? Our luxury jersey is famous for its softness, durability and the way it grows with you.

Isabella Oliver Amalfi Maternity Blazer

The Amalfi Blazer in chic Ash Grey is a revolution for maternity tailoring. In a luxe cotton sateen, it's fully lined and features covered buttons and chic tuxedo-look lapels. The work of our in-house design team who ensure our jackets are cut to fall over your bump perfectly, the Amalfi will look great and feel beautiful while remaining a relevant post-pregnancy style too. Wear with the coordinating Amalfi Tailored Pant or team with black skinny pant.

I purchased some Isabella Oliver clothes through ThredUp (Link provides $10 OFF Your First Order) the largest online consignment store. If you want to get money and credit toward clothes you don't wear anymore, order a Clean Out Bag, you can choose just to donate for a tax reciept or sell your items, and they will ship you the bag with a prepaid label.

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Baby Brain Development

5/15/2018

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I came across the Nuryl App, a baby brain training app that plays prenatal music to the baby starting at 16 weeks (4 months). Read the white paper by Julia LeCher, PhD. The music can be played all the way up to 2 years of age. There hasn't been too many studies or research to prove that this has any positive effects. The founder Rick Beato, a music producer, created specific playlists on High Information Music after watching a TedTalk from Patricia Kuhl (Video Below). Music is a language, and there is a critical window of opportunity where children's brains can learn languages, one of them is from 0 - 2 years of age, and after age 7 their ability to learn a language is heavily declined. There are a lot of firsts in a babies first year of age. This peaked my interest and I started to read Whats Going On In There, By Lise Eliot, PhD. Below are some screen shots of what Nuryl looks like when playing songs and the Stats it tracks of how long you play the music for. It is recommended that music is played during prenatal for at least an hour everyday, you can see on average I do much more than the 100%.

Read my blog post: What's Going On In There, By Lise Eliot, PhD Summary

If you are interested in learning more about brain development during pregnancy I complied some TedTalks that I found interesting. As I am 27 weeks pregnant, I not only play Nuryl every evening for 2+ hours each night, I also plan to read some of the baby books out loud so the baby can hear my voice.

Study done in 2013:Prenatal Music Exposure Induces Long-Term Neural Effects

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2nd Trimester Must Haves 2018

5/1/2018

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NURYL & BELLYBUDS : The specialized BellyBuds speakers gently adhere to your baby bump and allow you to safely play memory-shaping sound directly to the womb. Whether it’s a soothing tune or a bond-forming voice message, BellyBuds is a safe and effective first step in connecting with your soon-to-be bundle of joy.

Nuryl is a High-Information Music baby app designed to supercharge your baby’s brain during a short period of time from 5 months prenatal to 2 years of age. It's during this time that your baby's tiny brain is developing more rapidly than it ever will in his or her lifetime. The Nuryl baby app and it’s musical curriculum is designed to stimulate your baby's brain through interaction while listening to our complex musical arrangements that are highly melodic, complex, and unpredictable.

Read my Blog Post: Baby Brain Development

BURTS BEES MAMA BEE BELLY BUTTER : 99% natural belly butter Softens and smooths with cocoa, shea and jojoba butters Rich belly butter specially formulated for moms to be Moisturizes mama?s skin during and after pregnancy Fragrance-free belly butter keeps skin supple.

COCOKIND ORGANIC CHLOROPHYLL MASK : Natural & Safe during pregnancy, Chlorophyll is rich in antioxidants that are key to healthy and supple skin. This biomolecule can be found in abundance in organic chlorella, spirulina, and wheatgrass powders. When applied topically, chlorophyll purifies skin, helps relieve breakouts, and brings out our natural glow.

ACUPUNCTURE : In the second trimester you may start to feel some back pain (I experience hip joint pain as well) Acupuncture relieves this pain as well as any anxiety or stress. The practice is completely safe. It does not hurt but I have found some dull pain in the beginning when I am really sore in an area but within a few seconds it goes away. Make sure you go to acupuncturist who is Board Certified with NCCAOM.

YOGA MAT : With double sided non-slip surfaces, BalanceFrom All-Purpose Premium exercise yoga mat comes with an excellent slip resistant advantage to prevent injuries. Exceptional resilience allow you to keep your balance during any exercise style. moisture resistant technology makes the mat to be easily washed with soap and water. Easy strapping and light weight feature are added to this mat for easy transport and storage.

HERBIVORE BOTANICALS COCONUT MILK BATH SOAK : The ultimate skin softening bath. Deeply hydrating coconut milk is the basis of this luxurious and indulgent bath soak, consisting of only four natural ingredients, leaving skin silky soft with a light scent of natural coconut + vanilla. All Natural: No preservatives, parabens, or sulfates.

GREENBLENDER : Its important to have a well balanced diet during pregnancy. Get $10 off your first GreenBlender Box with Code: GBSAVE10. Skip or cancel anytime! Weekly subscription to healthy smoothies and cereals each week shipped to your door!

BELLY BANDIT UPSIE : This super-comfy band, made from our proprietary, earth-friendly SecureStretch material, molds to your changing shape to provide the perfect amount of support and relief. It can also be used post-delivery, with the hot/cold gel pack, for additional healing. The specially sized hot/cold gel pack, fits neatly into its own tailored pouch, to provide comfort during and post-pregnancy, where you want it most — up front, or around back! Use this belly band with acupuncture, prenatal massage therapy, and the coconut milk bath soak and you will be relaxed an pain free in no time!

THE HYPNOBIRTHING BOOK : The best birthing book recommended by my Midwife. 2017 Revised and updated version is a complete prenatal preparation which guides you to achieve the birth you want for you and for your baby. Childbirth can be an empowering and positive experience that you treasure for the rest of your life. KG Hypnobirthing teaches simple and gentle techniques that have a profound effect on you and on your baby. KG Hypnobirthing can reduce the need for pain relief and shorten labour, and you are more likely to experience a natural, calm, comfortable birth. It actively involves the father or birthing partner; you will both learn skills to instil confidence about the birth and your role as parents.

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