The most beautiful time in the life of every woman is when she carries her child. Often, some part of the long nine months of happy waiting falls on the cold season. Therefore, the question naturally arises: how to choose outerwear for the winter, so that even in the last months of carrying a baby, it does not hold down movements, is comfortable and warm? We will attempt to answer this and other questions in this article.
Winter models
Today, manufacturers of clothes for women expecting a child, offer you a huge range of winter models.
Among this variety of fur coats, sheepskin coats and down jackets it is sometimes very difficult to choose what you need. Therefore, we decided to say a few words about the most popular models of winter clothing for women in the position, so that you can navigate among a great variety of styles, and choose the right jacket for you.
Fur coats and sheepskin coats are suitable for those who live not north of central Russia and travel exclusively by car.
Models of natural fur are very rarely made with a zipper, so they will not be able to protect you from blowing in windy weather. And since the immunity of a pregnant woman is often weakened, there is a risk of catching a cold, which is contraindicated when a pregnancy occurs.
Much more practical in this regard, down jackets. As a rule, they have a hood, a zipper, additionally covering up with a windproof valve, and also fitting cuffs on sleeves made of natural wool or thick knitwear. The bottom of the jacket is also supplied with a wide slimming elastic band or drawstring that prevents the penetration of cold air under the down jacket, and thereby retaining warmth and comfort inside for you and your tummy.
The optimal length of down jackets for pregnant women is from the middle of the thigh to the knee. Shorter models will not be able to protect the buttocks and lower back from the cold, and it will be very difficult to fasten longer, because for this you will need to bend down, and the growing tummy every day will not allow it
Transformers down jackets
In addition to the standard styles with the expansion in the waist, there are alternatives that will allow you to wear your favorite model after the birth.
Such down jackets, thanks to the zipper and special expanding inserts at the level of the abdomen, can be easily transformed into a regular down jacket for a slim girl.
Also in some models there is a special insert for women who have already given birth, who prefer to carry a child in a sling. She gives the jacket extra volume so that both mother and baby feel comfortable in any weather.
An additional advantage of the baby slinger is that you save the child from the whims of dressing, because almost none of the little kids love this “tedious” process. Also, going to a room for a while, for example, to a store, you can unbutton your jacket so that your child does not sweat and does not catch a cold when going out.
Styles
A common feature that unites all jackets for pregnant women is the presence of a wide space at the level of the abdomen. This can be achieved through a special cut, rubber bands or additional snap-on inserts that add volume.
When choosing a trapeze jacket, it is important to choose the right size. Unlike conventional down-padded coats for pregnant women, the size of which is larger than yours, not only at the level of the abdomen, the “trapezium” model is made clearly according to your parameters, without increasing the shoulder line. The expansion in the classic version starts from the chest, increasing evenly downwards.
An alternative is the model, the expansion of which starts from the waist line, but this style is suitable rather than a pregnant girl. The pockets are either completely absent, or hidden somewhere above the waist, because on the flared cut they simply do not look.
The length of the trapezoid jacket can be several options:
- Classic - to the middle of the thigh;
- Short - to the level of the hip joint;
- Elongated - to the knee.
- Asymmetric - shortened front with lengthening the rear.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a jacket to wear during pregnancy should be very careful to consider all the options, because not only your health depends on how comfortable and warm you are in it, but also the health of your unborn baby.
The moments to which special attention should be paid are:
- The size. Remember that your belly is constantly growing, and the jacket should not tighten it right up to the birth.
- The length of the jacket. It should be no shorter than the level of the buttocks and no longer than the knees. When trying on a jacket, lift up your arms - if in this position the lower border of the buttocks is covered, then this length suits you;
- The quality of the filler. The ideal option is the down and feather of waterfowl, as a rule, the white goose and loon. The latter is warmer. Cheaper, but this is not the worst option is the sintepon. It is important that the thickness of its layer does not miss, and, importantly, keep the heat inside the jacket;
- Clasp. Immediately set aside the model on the buttons. In the conditions of the Russian winter, such jackets are easily blown by the wind and let in cold, and in your position such situations are excluded;
- The presence of the hood. He, together with the cap, perfectly protects the head from the wind, and if it rains suddenly, it will save from getting wet. If you do not like this practical piece of clothing, then the choice should be on a model with a high collar;
- Cuffs and ties. Are mandatory attribute of "pregnant" jackets, preventing the penetration of cold inside.
