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By Camille Rose A. Ignacio, Special to the
Manila times
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Demi Moore |
Here’s an interesting question. Can pregnant
women still be fit and fashionable? Pregnancy is one of the most
magical things experienced by women that until you see the side
effects.
From bulging waistlines to extra weight that
make you look like a beached whale pregnancy des pose some dilemmas
particularly to the fashion conscious. For the longest time
pregnancy and fashion went together like oil and vinegar, but
nowadays that’s not such problem anymore. The solution is
maternity clothes that are not only functional but also uber
stylish.
The best example would be Hollywood which seems
to be experiencing a baby boom. From Nichole Richie, Nicole Kidman,
Demi Moore, Christina Aguilera, Courtney Thorn and last but not
least Jennifer Lopez all of them have experienced the joy of
motherhood sans the fashion disaster that followed. All of their
recent red carpet appearances have them wearing stylish clothes that
either accentuated or hid their bellies.
Fashionable maternity clothes are now available
in the market, like Gingersnaps, which came up with new and up to
date styles to suit the styles discriminating tastes of the modern
mom. Maternity clothes now come in a variety of styles to suit a
pregnant woman’s different moods. Moms to be can choose from a
wide variety styles: Chic, trendy, sexy classic with a modern twist,
and so on.
But more than just relying on these clothes moms
can also use exercise to keep their bellies in tip top shape. Many
women are too conscious about their figure, especially when they are
pregnant, they think they are too plump and out of shape, that’s
why many of them still prefer to be fit, but how? According to the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), “There
are no data in humans to indicate that pregnant women should limit
exercise intensity and lower target heart rates because of potential
adverse effects.”
By exercising and wearing fashionable clothes
even pregnant women can go out feeling like a star. Pregnancy is a
beautiful thing why spoil it by looking like a whale. So for those
moms out there remember, maternity fashion is not far from the
latest fashion trends in the market, and being fit is not a barrier
to be healthy so go and look for the best dress that will suit your
taste and personality.
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