SIZING YOU AND YOUR BELLY

Sizes can be confusing in maternity clothing. No need to fear, Posh Maternity is here. You may be a medium in tops and size 6 in bottoms in one vendor and a small in tops and a size 4 in bottoms in another vendor. It can be tough ordering the right size in pre-pregnancy clothing, then add an evergrowing baby belly into the mix and you've got quite a task. Your in luck, Posh Maternity has taken the guess work out of maternity sizing for you. Our goal (I'm sure your goal as well) is to help you find the best-fitting, most comfortable, and flattering maternity apparel for your body. You should buy sizes according to your pre-pregnancy size. You may want to consider going up one size if you are in the latter stages of your pregnancy. We've created a sizing chart to help you find the perfect size for you. Here's a few tips about the size runs of some vendors. Egg is sized 1,2,3, and 4. Size 1 is a small, size 2 is a medium, size 3 is a large, and size 4 is an x-large. Zero 2 Nine generally runs slightly large, so if you want something to be form fitting, think about going down a size. Citizens of Humanity runs fairly small. Buys two sizes up from your usual waist size. All of the maternity novelty tees are made to be form fitting, if you like your t-shirts to be roomy, consider going up a size. Hope this tidbit of sizing information helps. If you have any questions feel free to contact us via e-mail at info@poshmaternityonline.com. Good luck and happy hunting!

NAMING THE CELEBRITY BABY

I was recently flipping through the pages of US Weekly and saw all the interesting and uncommon names of celebrity babies. Are they searching for a name that will set them apart from everyone else? Are they looking for a name that the child would own like Cher or Oprah? I wondered if the average non-celebrity, like myself, could get away with naming their child "Peanut" or "Apple" and the rest of America think it was cool and cute. Could only those that shared in the limelight pull this off? I was watching Tyra a couple of months ago, the show was, "What's in a Name?" It was all about the stereotypes people attach to a name. The kind of person that immediately pops into your head when you hear just their first name? It really made me think long and hard about naming my little one. Would they be discriminated against when they turned in their resume, solely because of their name? What do you think? What is your child's name or what are you naming your child? Is it completely creative and eccentric or totally traditional? Here's a list of just a few out of the ordinary celebrity baby names:
1. Peanut Kai Rademacher (General Hospital actor Ingo Rademacher and finace, Ehiku)
2. Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline (Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
3. Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban)
4. Kadence Clover Hawk (Tony Hawk and wife, Lhotse)
5. Rio Atticus Dumont (No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont and wife, Mieke)
6. Honor Marie Warren (Jessica Alba and Cash Warren)
7. Jagger Donovan Rooney (Rascal Flatts singer/guitarist Joe Don Rooney and Tiffany Fallon)
8. Ignatius Martin Upton (Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton)

Running with Bump

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Running while pregnant can have many benefits, but it's not for everyone. If your already a runner, then running comes second nature to you and continuing to run during your pregnancy is perfectly safe. Deciding to take up running after finding out your with child is probably not the best or safest way to keep in shape the next 9 months. If your not already a runner, read the list of best exercises at the end of the article to find the best workout for you.
There are many runners that continue to run into the third trimester of their pregnancy. The most important thing to remember while running is to listen to your body. Don't expect to be able to run as fast as you have been, and don't try. It's best not to push yourself, and don't expect PR's. Your body is going through quite a few changes, including breast weight and tenderness, stretching of muscles and ligaments, and a shift in the center of gravity. These changes are the reasons why it is so important to listen to your body while running. Invest in a very supportive maternity bra and breathable maternity activewear to keep you comfortable during your runs. Be cautious when running on uneven surfaces or paths with loose gravel and rocks. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and run indoors on days that are excessivly humid or hot. Keeping all this in mind, you can keep running right on through your pregnancy!
If running is not your forte, there are plenty of other ways to stay in shape. Here's a list of other non-contact sports that may be a perfect match for you and baby.
1. Swimming (avoid scuba diving)
2. Low-Impact Aerobics (look for classes especially designed for expecting mothers)
3. Stationary Bicycling
4. Golf
5. Yoga
Just like running, you need to take extra precautions while your pregnant when partaking in any kind of exercise.

PUSH PRESENTS

Recently, I overheard some women discussing the topic of push presents. So what are push presents, you ask? “Push presents” are gifts from husbands to their wives who have just delivered their brand new baby. It’s a gift to say thank you for all your hard work and bringing this beautiful baby into the world. Push presents range from expensive jewelry to a simple bouquet of flowers. While some say the concept is materialistic, others say, why not take home a little extra bonus in addition to the best gift ever, your baby. Bits on push presents have been featured everywhere from Fox News, USA Today, MSNBC, and even the New York Times. Sorry dads, push presents are popping up everywhere and it looks like this trend is taking off. Push presents have been a norm in other countries such as England and Italy for quite some time, but have more recently taken off here in the United States in the last decade or so. In addition, celebrities have helped this trend thrive. Matthew Broderick presented a lovely one of a kind charm bracelet to Sarah Jessica Parker when their son James was born. Jewelry is the most common gift, but there is no set standard to a push present and can be just about anything from a designer diaper bag to a modern rocking chair. If your on the search for the perfect push present, here’s a few suggestions:

Posh’s “Push Present” Picks

A chic designer diaper bag. (The gold studded black leather satchel bag by Nest is our suggestion)
A Wish Necklace by Dog Eared
A luxurious CozyChic robe by Barefoot Dreams
The Bravado Exquisite Nursing Bra and matching panty in European mocha lace.
The Mi Amore Organic Mommy Comfort Pack