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Activewear for mums
Exercising while pregnant or getting back into exercise after having a baby might not be at the top of your wish list, but these supportive, stylish and sporty outfits will inspire you to get moving. Bravado Body Silk Seamless Full Cup Nursing Bra, £36 Available from bravadodesigns.com
While the Body Silk is a nursing bra (rather than a maternity bra), it is super-soft and wire-free, so can be worn comfortably during pregnancy and beyond. There's a choice of seven colours and with eight different sizes and a fair amount of stretch to the material, you should be able to get a good fit. What is great about this bra is the support provided by the solid straps and clip fastening back, but with the softness of a sleep bra. You wouldn't wear this to do high-impact sports, but it is supportive enough to wear for light exercise such as walking, yoga and pilates. Our tester says: “I love how comfortable these bras are. In fact, I haven't worn any other bras for the past 2 weeks! The removable pads give me a nice shape and the bra's support is really good considering how flexible and soft the material is.”
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Lily & Ribbon Lightweight Maternity & Nursing Hoodie, £35 Available from lilyandribbon.com
Lily and Ribbon specialises in fashionable yet functional maternity and breastfeeding clothes, including an activewear range of leggings, sports bras and hoodies. The brand was created by Tanya Patel who was so fed up with looking for maternity wear that wasn't drab and boring that she created her own. Available in sizes 6 to 14 and a choice of soft pink or classic black, the Lightweight Maternity & Nursing Hoodie is made from super-soft fabric and elastic to allow the hoodie to grow with you and your baby. It has two layers of fabric that pull apart at the side giving discreet and easy nursing access. It is made from a soft, stretchy fabric that will stretch comfortably over a bump without losing its shape if you want to wear it postnatally.
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