FAQ's

 

When should I start buying maternity clothes ?

This changes with every individual, first time mums anytime between 14-17 weeks. Second and third pregnancies could start buying at 12 weeks and also pregnancy with twins could be from 9 weeks onwards.

 

Which is better between under bump trousers and over bump trousers?

Well it is a personal choice. Lots of mums prefer the secure feeling of overbump trousers. This would have same material all the way up over the belly or else has a jersey band inside the waistband that goes over the belly. Some ladies don't like feeling of bands on their tummy and also in the summer months belly can get itchy and hot, so lady prefers underbump option. Also underbump option is very good for early stages in pregnancy.

 

Will these clothes stretch with my bump until 40 weeks ?

All clothes stocked in Bump & Beyond are designed for growing bumps. Most will do from 12-40 weeks, but this might not happen with multiple pregnancies. There is plenty of stretch in most of the items stocked in store, but there might be odd item what does not have as good stretch as others. This will be explained to you while you are shopping with us. We also have soft bump pillows in our dressing rooms, to show how the clothes grow with you.

 

Can you wear underwire bras during pregnancy?

This is also another personal choice. Some nurses and breast feeding clubs would suggest that underwire is not suitable during pregnancy or for feeding, but we find that ladies with larger bust need the underwire. We stock Noppies underwear and Noppies are a well know brand throughout Europe where breastfeeding is done automatically. We also stock maternity feeding bras that do not have underwire.

 

Do you have longer leg trousers/ jeans in stock and shorter leg in stock?

We do stock regular length trousers 32-33 inch, but we also stock 34 and 35 inch legs in jeans. We do not stock petit legs of 29 and 30 inch trousers, there is not a lot call for this. We feel those ladies who are petite are used to getting trousers altered. Also some of our brands (they would call regular but not so for Irish ladies).

 

Is Reflexology and Massage safe during pregnancy?

Absolutely, we have well experienced therapists in our store who are trained and insured to work on pregnant ladies. Also some of the Maternity Hospitals are now recommending reflexology during pregnancy to prepare you for the birth and help with relaxation and sleep. So feel free to contact us and we will answer any questions you may have.

Come on in and I will gladly help with any questions u may have!!