We all know that pregnancy can bring emotional upheaval for the mother-to-be as her body grows and her hormones change constantly. Sometimes the partner is left with feelings of inadequacy as she mourns her lost slim body, but he sees such beauty in her as the baby is growing. How can he help her see the beauty he sees at this time? He can reinforce his love for her at every opportunity in words, but when special occasions come up, he can also give special gifts that will show her the beauty that he sees in her.
One special occasion is Valentine's Day. This is a unique day for lovers all over the world. For the parents-to-be, it presents the partner with an opportunity to shower the mother-to-be with a special gift: an item of maternity clothing which will help her feel special at this time when she is beginning to feel so big and uncomfortable.
How to Choose?
Be attentive in conversations with her. Listen as she tells you what she needs in clothing. Does she need a dress? Does she need a pair of dress pants that she could match up with several tops she already has? Does she need that special top that would just make her feel pretty and would go with several pairs of pants or even with a skirt? Or maybe she needs a bathing suit for that upcoming vacation.
Get Her Measurements
The easiest way to shop for maternity clothes is certainly by the internet, but you have to know her measurements well. The measurements you need are those prior to pregnancy, so if she was a size 12 before, that's the size you would purchase now. For dress sizes you sometimes have to plug in the actual measurements as they are today, for instance the bust and hips. You could make a game of this in order to get her perfect size if you want to keep the gift a surprise.
If you plan ahead, you will be able to save yourself the frenzy of the crowds with mall shopping, as well as the gas. Shopping online for maternity clothing can be a pleasure because you can do so with your feet up and a cup of your favourite brew in your hand.
