Is coffee harmful in the second trimester of pregnancy?

The expectant mother thinks about updating her wardrobe from the first weeks of pregnancy. And this is not surprising, because we all want to look beautiful, regardless of the time of year, weather and mood. During pregnancy, women transform and become even more attractive, and dresses allow them to emphasize their femininity and irresistibility.

There are different styles of maternity dresses that you can choose specifically for your body shape.

Options for maternity dresses

The belly grows gradually, so in the first months of pregnancy a woman can still wear her usual dresses, except for those that are very tight to her figure. In the second trimester you will need to think about new things.

Dresses can be worn at any time of the year. In summer, spacious, flowy sundresses and delicate items with floral prints are appropriate. In winter, you can wear sports models, for example, for walking the dog in the morning or for trips out of town, and classic insulated ones.

All proposals for pregnant women according to their purpose can be divided into the following:

1. Formal (office dresses) – fitted cut, thick material and lack of bright patterns, prints and stripes. Such models are sewn from plain fabrics. The optimal colors for such clothes are gray, brown, black, beige, burgundy, blue and emerald. Choose a shade that will highlight your eyes and make your look more expressive.
2. Everyday. Models that you can wear both to a photo shoot and to a meeting with a friend. They come in straight, high-waist, A-line and many others. There are a lot of options, so the expectant mother will be able to choose something to her taste.
3. Sports. Dresses for outdoor activities or for comfortable trips to other cities look like elongated hoodies. They are usually complemented by a hood and spacious pockets. Models that are insulated with fleece are not uncommon, because they are warm and cozy.
4. Evening. Every woman wants to choose a beautiful style of dress for pregnant women, especially for a special occasion. In bright and elegant clothes you can go to the theater, to a restaurant, to a wedding or, for example, to a corporate event.

To decide what styles of maternity dresses you need, analyze the contents of your entire wardrobe. It’s better to set aside the whole day for this so that you can figure out without haste what you can wear in the coming months, and what you will wear only after the baby is born.

Most dresses for pregnant women are characterized by:

• lack of a pronounced waist - loose styles predominate in our catalogs;
• classical, romantic and folk style;
• large patterns;
• emphasis on the shoulders and décolleté;
• drawings, prints and appliqués.

So that the expectant mother can wear the dress after childbirth, it must be supplemented with special secrets for feeding. The catalog of the Proud Mom online store has many models for nursing: buy a two-in-one outfit and save your money without sacrificing comfort.

Consider the following beautiful maternity dress styles:

• A-shaped - flared from top to bottom, hide the stomach, emphasize the shoulders and chest. Suitable for the entire period of pregnancy, including the last weeks. Such products are often complemented with embroidery and appliqués in the chest area;
• shirt dresses - come in different lengths (knee-length or floor-length) and are complemented by a belt that is tied above the stomach;
• tight-fitting - sewn from high-quality knitwear with the addition of elastane, which fits beautifully on the figure;
• Empire style - with a high waist, hides the tummy and emphasizes the chest. This style is used both in everyday dresses for pregnant women and in evening dresses;
• case - suitable for the first months of pregnancy, when the tummy is still small. This product can be worn to the office: it corresponds to the dress code of most companies;
• trapezoid – suitable for the first and second trimester. These models are similar to A-frames, but they are not as wide.
• tunic – a dress of this style is slightly shortened, so you need to wear it with tights, leggings or trousers. Suitable for all periods, allows you to focus on the chest, arms and shoulders.

Is coffee harmful in the second trimester of pregnancy?

How is the product harmful?

Excessive consumption can provoke a deficiency of calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, vitamin B1 and B6. This is justified by the pronounced diuretic properties of the drink. A deficiency of these microelements negatively affects your appearance: hair becomes dry and dull, nails become brittle, and teeth crumble. Over time, osteochondrosis may develop, characterized by severe pain in the spine and joints.

A lack of B vitamins threatens blood supply disorders and oxygen starvation. In the fetus, a lack of vitamins and minerals can provoke hypoxia, pathological development of the neural tube, soft tissues, skeleton, organs of vision and hearing.

You can avoid leaching of minerals and vitamins by preferring coffee with milk. During pregnancy in the 2nd trimester, it is especially important to replenish calcium reserves by eating cottage cheese, cheese, vegetables, fish, and nuts.

In a pregnant woman, coffee causes nervous excitability, which over time leads to disruption of the functions of all body systems and the development of paranoia, depression, and attacks of aggression. A drink drunk in the afternoon can cause insomnia. The cardiovascular system also suffers from frequent coffee ceremonies. It is worth noting that a woman’s blood flow system changes during this period, and blood circulation is redistributed. If previously no more than 4% of blood circulated in the pelvic organs, now this figure increases to 20–30%. The heart works in an enhanced mode, and there is no need for additional stress.

Who benefits from caffeine?

But there are pregnant women who not only can, but also need, caffeine.
These are women suffering from low blood pressure. Hypotension is accompanied by increased irritability, apathy, weakness and drowsiness. The woman wakes up already tired, cannot get out of bed for a long time, complains of headaches, nausea, shortness of breath and dizziness. In such cases, a cup of latte will do the trick. If the expectant mother often drank coffee before conception, it will be difficult for her to change her habits. The fact is that the product is addictive. Abrupt refusal of it is quite capable of provoking excessive lethargy, low mental and physical activity, emotional instability, headache and muscle pain.

Rules for pregnant women

If it is difficult to give up coffee, you need to minimize its negative impact on the body.

• Replace the brewed strong drink with an instant drink with a lower caffeine concentration. Ideally, it is cocoa or chicory.
• Be sure to add milk or cream to avoid leaching out calcium.
• Drink one, maximum three cups of mild drink a day.
• In the afternoon, don't take risks: caffeine can cause insomnia.
• Do not drink the drink on an empty stomach.

The drink is strictly prohibited for expectant mothers with high blood pressure and chronic edema. It is not recommended for late toxicosis (preeclampsia), accompanied by convulsions, frequent vomiting and headaches, for chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

Styles of evening dresses for pregnant women

Expectant mothers, like other women, enjoy going to exhibitions, theaters and restaurants. A beautiful evening dress can also be worn for a photo shoot: why not allow yourself to look your best? When choosing a formal outfit, pay attention to its size, color, style and style.

These maternity products typically come in the following styles:

1. Classical. Meets the dress code requirements, so it is suitable for women who work in offices and business centers. Characterized by rigor and minimalism. Maternity dresses in a classic style are made from thick fabrics; they usually do not have trimmings. Common styles are straight, A-shaped, trapezoid.
2. Country. Frills, flowing fabrics and a specific color scheme (white, brown, orange, ivory) characterize this style. High-waisted maternity dresses decorated in this style do not restrict the belly. Every year there are only more such products in the collections of Russian and foreign brands: they fit well into urban fashion.
3. Everyday. Simple fabrics with a predominance of cotton, a combination of two or three colors in one model, comfortable. The styles within this style are also appropriate: tunics, shirt dresses and A-frames.
4. Boho. It looks very unusual and bright. Previously, only creative bohemian youth loved it, but today expectant mothers wear it with pleasure in the warm season. Products in the boho style are distinguished by ethnic motifs.

Evening short and long dresses for pregnant women come in different styles. These include:

1. Tight models. Products that hug the belly and highlight the shape of the expectant mother are made from high-quality knitwear. Such plain models are often complemented with decorative elements in the form of beads, rhinestones or sequins.
2. Empire style A high waist is appropriate in any model. An empire evening dress is usually complemented by a satin skirt and lace top. In this model you can look like a princess who came to a gala ball. A belly that grows every week will not become an obstacle to beautiful clothes for going out.
3. Cases. A classic black sheath dress will look good on pregnant women in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. It can look elegant and with a minimum of decorative elements.

Manufacturers of clothes for expectant mothers also make dresses with a yoke. They visually reduce the size of the belly and look very cute and gentle. Such models can be worn to a cafe, to the theater or, for example, to a birthday.

Another option for an evening dress style for a pregnant woman is a model with flounces and pleats. This product hides not only the belly, but also the breasts, which also increase during pregnancy.

Festive outfits also include models with bare shoulders (they make the upper body more expressive) and different styles of maternity dresses that hide the belly.

Is it possible to drink coffee during pregnancy?

If the expectant mother is a coffee lover, it will be difficult for her to give up her favorite drink. Coffee is valued not only for its pleasant taste, but also for its ability to:

• relieve drowsiness;
• eliminate weakness and apathy;
• activate metabolism;
• increase concentration.

However, this drink increases the tone of the uterus and blood vessels, which can lead to miscarriage in the first trimester. The danger arises if you drink four to five cups of strong natural coffee a day.

In smaller quantities, the drink also has a negative effect:

• irritates the gastric mucosa;
• contributes to sleep disturbances;
• causes constipation, which is undesirable during pregnancy;
• constricts blood vessels, causing the fetus to receive less oxygen and nutrients.

In addition, coffee removes calcium from the body, which is necessary for both the expectant mother and the child.

During pregnancy, it is best to find an alternative to this drink. For those who are unable to refuse it, doctors give recommendations:

• drink no more than one cup a day, in the morning;
• add milk;
• eat a hearty sandwich.

Important advice: do not use substitutes - decaffeinated, instant or 3-in-1 coffee. They contain a large number of chemicals. Decaffeinated coffee undergoes special processing, after which it becomes dangerous: it can provoke a miscarriage, contribute to the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques in the mother, and cause a tendency to allergic reactions in the child.

Styles of dresses for pregnant women that hide the belly

Not all women want others to know about their situation. With the help of properly selected clothing, you can still hide your belly in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. A lot depends on the style, including which parts of the body will be emphasized.

You can hide your belly with:

1. High waisted dresses. Tight at the top and loose at the bottom – this is exactly what this model looks like. Due to this cut, a small tummy will not be noticeable.
2. Loose tunic. A baggy outfit that looks feminine distracts attention from the stomach and “switches” it to the upper part of the figure. Large patterns and prints on the tunic also allow the pregnant woman to hide her position.
3. A-shaped model. If you wear such products, you will be able to hide your tummy for the first half of your term.

Pregnancy is wonderful, but if you don’t want to tell your friends and colleagues about it in the first months, choose the right clothes. In our online store you will certainly find a model suitable for you for any occasion.