Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

Then you don't need to do it. But stop being a control freak. OP can wear what she wants to wear.

I'm a control freak because I recommended not doing that????

I agree that it might get messy but if it helps you feel more human and emotionally comfortable then go for it.

Anonymous wrote:It seems ridiculous to me that someone would care about this. And that a company called "Pretty Pushers" exists. To each their own, I guess ...

It seems ridiculous to me that you care that someone cares.

One of the things that brings me the most comfort is my own comfy clothes. YMMV, SPADFY.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

Completely agree with this. I went to the hospital with 3 nice outfits of mine. But ended up wearing what they gave me to start with and realized how comfortable it was and getting a clean one was just about tossing the dirty one in a bin and reaching a clean one on the shelf. But bring some comfortable flip flops or birkenstocks of yours.

I'm the PP who posted the link to the birthing outfit. I've had two lengthy vaginal deliveries w broken waters and didn't have to change my gown during labor due to "fluids everywhere" (I did bring 2 - just in case). I did chuck them after giving birth bc I never intended to hold on to my birthing attire and I did put on a hospital gown for the messy afterbirth, but I appreciated the comfort and convenience of being able to labor and give birth in the outfit I brought. Just another perspective. Ymmv.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

Then you don't need to do it. But stop being a control freak. OP can wear what she wants to wear.

+1 It's also perfectly okay for her to change her mind at some point, or not, and it doesn't make you "right." I've also had two kids, with a third on the way, and I was hardly "constantly" covered with fluids. Sometimes things got messy, sure, especially during and immediately after delivery but people are still allowed to have their preferences.

OP, I had a gown similar to the Pretty Pushers one for my second. I ended up not wearing it for delivery but did afterwards, and I loved having something soft and comfy to wear at the hospital. Wear what you want, and good luck!

Anonymous wrote:I've worn these for 2 births. They were unbelievable soft and convenient with the openings. http://www.prettypushers.com

You can get these at Baby Blossom in Fairfax, VA.
They're beautiful!

It seems ridiculous to me that someone would care about this. And that a company called "Pretty Pushers" exists. To each their own, I guess ...

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

Then you don't need to do it. But stop being a control freak. OP can wear what she wants to wear.

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

Completely agree with this. I went to the hospital with 3 nice outfits of mine. But ended up wearing what they gave me to start with and realized how comfortable it was and getting a clean one was just about tossing the dirty one in a bin and reaching a clean one on the shelf. But bring some comfortable flip flops or birkenstocks of yours.

Anonymous wrote:I've worn these for 2 births. They were unbelievable soft and convenient with the openings. http://www.prettypushers.com

Perfect!

OP, you are constantly covered with fluids from the time you go in, especially after the birth -- colustrum, milk, blood, etc. You are also constantly disrobing especially from the waist up. I get where you are coming from, but really, unless you are prepared to bring 20 different outfits, I would not do this.

I brought a nursing shirt and yoga pants, but turns out I loved the hospital attire. I was there for four days (c-section), and I loved the gown plus the thin little robe. That was all I wore unless I was leaving the maternity ward (cafeteria, etc.). It was a shock to me how much I loved it!

I think yoga pants are key post-partum, generally, though. Stretchy, comfy, and even if you have a c-section they don't bother your incision.

I wore t-shirts and cotton foldover skirts for both births

I've worn these for 2 births. They were unbelievable soft and convenient with the openings. http://www.prettypushers.com

If you wore your own, where did you buy it? I'm looking for something super comfortable!

Thanks.