Get ready for summer with Lilac Tummy Trimmer Denim Shorts and Capris!

: Get Ready for Pregnancy in Summer

Spring and summer can be a difficult time for pregnancy. Trying to stay cool and comfortable while staying excited about your clothing choices can often be a tough combination.

This week in our USA store, we introduced Lilac’s awesome Denim Maternity shorts and Lilac Denim Maternity Capri’s to help you stay cool and on trend.

The Lilac Tummy Trimmer denim maternity shorts are slim fit, long length bermuda style with a full panel belly band to support your growing bump. They are made with extra stretchy denim that doesn’t “stretch out” and retains shape really well.

The internal adjustable waistband means you can tailor the waist of the shorts to YOUR body as it changes throughout pregnancy.

The Lilac Tummy Trimmer Capri denim maternity pants are perfect for this coming spring. Made with the famous Lilac ‘Tummy Trimmer Denim’, this is one maternity wear purchase that will accentuate your curves, especially your behind!

The fabric bump band is nicely supportive and keeps the jeans place. The internal adjustable waistband means you can tailor the jeans to YOUR body as it changes throughout pregnancy.

**Maintain your modesty with low cut jeans – thanks to the belly band, when bending over it looks like a shirt is tucked in – not your underwear hanging out!** On Sale for a limited time!!

Denim Maternity Shorts: $64.99
Capri Maternity Shorts $74.99

Finding Great Maternity Jeans for Ileostomy, Urostomy or Colostomy

A Guide to Wearing Jeans with an Ileostomy, Colostomy or Urostomy

Just Maternity Jeans has received frequent information requests from people who have undergone temporary or permanent surgery as a result of illnesses such as Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Bladder and Bowel Cancer and more.

If you have undergone surgery and are now living day to day with an ileostomy, urostomy or colostomy, either permanent or temporary, you may be looking for clothes that put as little pressure as possible on your waist line. This doesn’t bode well for your favourite pair of jeans!

What’s wrong with regular jeans?

You may have found that the jeans you find on the high street do the following;

1) Sit far too low below your stoma, giving you no coverage at all
2) Sit on your stoma, causing some tugging or irritation
3) High waisted jeans can sometimes make you feel like you are wearing granny pants!

Why are Maternity Jeans useful?

Maternity Jeans offer two waist styles that will benefit anyone with an Ostomy.

Mama Jeanius Great Options for Ostomy Surgery

1) Maternity Jeans with an Under the Bump Waist Band, with Adjusters

This is a regular pair of jeans that has a secret internal elastic waistband with button adjusters. The waist line is slightly wider than the hips. This makes the perfect jean for an Ostomy because the jeans can be worn with absolutely no pressure on your stoma.

Wear your jeans with the waist pulled in a little when you are racing around during your daily life, but if your output starts to increase, or you just want to relax without any pressure on your stoma, just let the waist out button by button until you are comfortable.

If you choose to keep the jeans with a wider waist and you feel the jeans slip a little, there are belt loops to reposition your jeans now and again when required. To avoid too much slip, make sure they fit snugly around the hips and bottom – and enjoy the wonderful freedom of not hugging tightly around the waist! Consider the following:

Mama Jeanius Under the Bump Skinny – Buy one size smaller.
Mama Jeanius Mama Joy Under the Bump Boot Cut - Buy one size smaller.

2) Maternity Jeans with an Over the Bump Waist Band

This is a low cut pair of jeans that benefits from a fabric belly band that can be pulled right up over your stoma towards the bottom of your rib cage. Many of thesebelly bands are taught, so you don’t need a big baby bump to wear them. For the purpose of a pair of Ostomy Jeans, the belly band can be rolled over at the waist, offering a soft fabric to sit against your stoma rather than a button fly / zip / and a tough denim fabric that you would find on the waist of regular jeans. We recommend the following:

1) Mamajeanius Mama Life, Straight Leg (These are seamless as the foldable bump band is actually denim on the outside, soft jersy fabric on the inside. This is great for example if uou did raise your arms, it wouldn’t be obvious that the jeans are maternity.)
2) Noppies Chelsea Light Blue Straight Leg with Mid Rise Bump Band
3) Valja Blue Boot Cut with a High Rise Bump Band

More Information

Please call us or email us with any questions you might have about how maternity jeans can offer a great solution for your post surgery clothing needs. We have more than a little experience on the matter in the office.

Best of luck to you, we wish you continued good health post surgery.
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Introducing Paige Premium Maternity Jeans – 15% introductory discount!

Paige Premium Denim has arrived at Just Maternity Jeans (USA).

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Paige Denim Westbourne Jimmy Jimmy Maternity Jeans $174.99 - Introductory Sale Price $159.99 (with free shipping!)

To celebrate the arrival of the most stylish product to grace the shelves of the Just Maternity Jeans office we are price dropping all Paige Premium Maternity Jeans to $159.99 – offering you guys up to 15% off our new range.

Here are two maternity wear items you won’t want to put back in a box the minute give birth:

Westbourne Jimmy Jimmy from Paige Denim offers you a boyfriend fit pair of slouchy jeans, in cool distressed dark blue. Roll the leg for a super sexy spring feel!

The draw string waist band is cleverly hidden within the denim, so that these jeans appear just as a regular pair. Draw the waist in during early pregnancy and let it out a little as your shape changes.

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Paige Premium Union Laurel Canyon Maternity Jeans $184.99 - Introductory Sales Price $159.99 (with free shipping!)

Paige Premium Union Laurel Canyon is a maternity wear staple at Paige denim. With a classic under the bump style they have been a year on year favorite.

The jeans sit just as a regular pair of jeans would, just above the hips, but thanks to the clever elastic side panels, the jeans will grow with you if your waist and hip size changes.

The denim is the softest denim we’ve come across – almost silky smooth to the touch.

If you are a Paige Premium Denim fan prior to pregnancy, these jeans will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe. This is one maternity wear item you won’t want to put back in its box the minute give birth.

Take a look at the full collection of Paige Premium Denims at Just Maternity Jeans today!

Mama Jeanius – A Revolution in Maternity Jeans?

Open any pregnancy and baby magazine in the UK these days and you’ll see an abundance of maternity jean features and reviews, all talking about a relatively new specialist maternity jeans company called Mama Jeanius.

With a little bit of investigation, we (at Just Maternity Jeans) were excited to discover Mama Jeanius isn’t just a new brand, it’s a collection of revolutionary new maternity jeans designs.

Mama Joy Maternity Jeans will Extend 15cm on either side of your waist

Take for example Mama Jeanius ‘Mama Joy‘, a maternity jean with an adjustable waistband mechanism that can be adapted by 15cm on both sides!

At first we weren’t sure this could actually work whilst keeping the integrity of the tailored jeans, but it does. The waistband is extremely easy to use, ingeniously hidden and the soft rubber buttons mean you will not feel them at all.

We’re pretty sure that this is the only pair of jeans on the market that offers complete flexibility to grow … and grow…. and grow… taking you through your whole pregnancy with comfort!

Mama Jeanius’ ‘Mama Life‘ also does not disappoint. A totally new style of maternity jean, Mama Life introduces a seamless denim bump band.

High Back Rise, Expandable Belly Band of Mama Love

Again we weren’t sure how a denim bump band would feel but were very pleased to discover the band is lined with a super soft jersey fabric, while externally the bump is just an extension of the jeans, delivering the only truly seamless maternity jean! What’s more this band can be worn, under, on or over your bump so you aren’t tied to one waist fit.

Mama Jeanius’ ‘Mama Love’ responds to real customer feedback at JMJ. Countless customers tell us that maternity jean manufacturers create jeans with a far too low rise at the back. Not so for Mama Love. Expertly designed, you’ll enjoy a high rise at the back, with a low front that won’t cut into your bump. The belly band is the tallest we’ve come across, and the most flexible. If you are carrying twins or more, this is without a doubt the right maternity wear choice for you.

It’s not often that we take on a new manufacturer that ‘knocks our socks off’ but this one really has. Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at a revolution in maternity jeans style and fit, view Mama Jeanius at Just Maternity Jeans today!

Sienna Miller Pregnant or Not?

Poor Sienna Miller seems continually surrounded by ‘is she?’ ‘isn’t she?’ tabloid gossip. Is she getting married? Is she together with boyfriend A or back together with boyfriend B? This time, thanks to her sister, the world’s media is asking – Is she pregnant?

According to UK’s Vogue, her sister Savannah confirmed the happy news yesterday, but so far Sienna hasn’t officially announced.

Further evidence on twitter from Savannah suggests some happy news with a tweet saying she was ‘thrilled’. (Yet to be fair didn’t actually say the words, Sienna is pregnant!)

Sienna’s signature look, skinny jeans and ballet pumps will look even cuter with maternity jeans and a baby bump to match!

We look forward to an official announcement very soon.

How I Met Your Mother Star Alyson Shops for Maternity Jeans

Alyson Hannigan Snapped by Baby Scoop in Gorgeous Blue Dress

Alyson Hannigan looked absolutely blooming in blue yesterday out shopping for maternity jeans in Beverly Hills. Soon to be a mom for the second time, she took to the social networking site Twitter to bemoan the fact that shopping for maternity jeans is “just as frustrating as trying on regular jeans”.

Just Maternity Jeans recommends you try a number of styles to get the perfect shape for your new found curves! Our collection offers a huge range of belly styles, leg styles, colours and fabrics. With a flexible returns and a free exchange policy, you can try in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you – and return any unwanted items for a full refund.

Good luck finding your ‘Perfect Pair of Maternity Jeans!’

About Just Maternity Jeans
We are Just Maternity Jeans – a specialist website for the fashion conscious expectant mother, who doesn’t want to give up her style during pregnancy. Our maternity wear collection is made up of maternity jeans and jeggings, from designers James Jeans, Maternal America, Japanese Weekend, Noppies, Boob, Funmum, Valja, Bellybutton, Jeans Premaman and COMING SOON Citizens of Humanity and Paige Denim – all available online at www.JustMaternityJeans.com.

HELP I’m pregnant and I need to stop smoking… Hypnotherapy works.

‘Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy CD’ is a new product at Just Maternity Jeans. Yes, it is a big change in direction for us, but with first hand experience of the power of hypnotherapy we’d like to do everything we can to help JMJ customers to be free of the health issues, the guilt and the anxiety associated with smoking whilst pregnant. This hypnotherapy CD is packed full of new ideas and techniques to make stopping smoking so easy.

: Protect Yourself and the Health of Your Baby – Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy.

Louise Carter, the creator of this successful CD has been helping people for many years to stop smoking and to live a long and healthy life. She says “Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. It’s never too late to stop smoking. Every cigarette contains 4,000 chemicals, one of which is carbon monoxide which restricts the oxygen in the bloodstream and affects the baby’s growth and development, making their tiny hearts beat faster.

Stopping smoking will help both the mother and the baby; the mum will be less likely to suffer from morning sickness, will have fewer complications in pregnancy and will reduce the risk of a stillbirth. The baby is less likely to be born prematurely, underweight or face breathing problems after birth.

Stopping smoking will also benefit your baby later in life. Children whose parents smoke are more likely to suffer from illnesses that need hospital treatment, such as asthma.

The sooner you stop smoking, the better. But stopping even in the last few weeks of your pregnancy will benefit you and your baby. The CD I have created makes stopping smoking so easy and permanently and all from the comfort of your own home”

We love this CD. Take 40 minutes out of your day for a safe, relaxed and simple strategy for stopping smoking.

This product will be available for £16.99 from the beginning of February 2012. To reserve a copy, please email us with your details.

* Louise Carter DHP MAPHP is a certified hypnotherapist and a memeber of the Association for Professional Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (APHP). She trained at the Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis, in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, incorporating Hypnotherapy, Hypnoanalysis, and techniques in Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT).

She currently runs a very successful clinic in Reading, Berkshire, helping people to reach their goals, overcome health issues, beat habits, deal with emotional trauma, anxiety and depression and much more - all through hypnotherapy. For more information on Louise Carter, visit her website at Positive Thinking Hypnotherapy.

.About Just Maternity Jeans
We are Just Maternity Jeans – a specialist website for the fashion conscious expectant mother, who doesn’t want to give up her style during pregnancy. Our maternity collection is made up of maternity jeans and jeggings, from designers James Jeans, Maternal America, Japanese Weekend, Noppies, Boob, Funmum, Valja, Bellybutton, Jeans Premaman and COMING SOON Citizens of Humanity and Paige Denim – all available online at www.JustMaternityJeans.com.

5 Maternity Wear Essentials for Spring 2012

If you are in your first months of pregnancy and looking for some great maternity wear buys for the coming spring, here are 5 maternity wear must haves to keep you stylish as you grow!

1) Maternity Jeans – We might be a bit biased but top of the list for us is a great pair of maternity jeans. Find the perfect pair and you’ll look and feel great! Don’t compromise on this style choice – everything you expect from your regular jeans is available and more. It’s important for you to decide on the waist style that suits you best. Under the bump (usually accompanied by some internal waist adjusters to pull the waist in and let it out as you grow) is a great choice for early days. On the bump suits smaller bumps and is perfect for keeping your jeans in place. Over the bump gives you some support and will take you all the way through to full term.

2) Yoga Pants – Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you should have a sedentary 9 months waiting for baby to arrive. Far from it, most paediatricians will recommend light exercise throughout not only to keep you and baby healthy, but most of all to prepare you for the birth. Yoga is one of the top choices for keeping you supple, relaxed and focussed.

3) Maternity Shorts – Thinking of taking a break before baby arrives? If this is your first baby, go go go now while you can! Make the most of your freedom. As the weather starts to warm up, a pair of maternity shorts will be invaluable to keep you cool and stylish. JMJ’s white denim maternity shorts have been a best seller for quite some time.

Funmum Crossover Maternity and Nursing Top

4) Maternity Top / Nursing Top 2 in 1 – Make the most of your maternity budget by purchasing maternity tops that double as post pregnancy nursing tops. The Funmum maternity ’2 in 1′s are simply gorgeous. With full stretch fabric that will cover even the biggest belly, once your baby is born it will ruffle across your waist to help disguise postpartum lumps and bumps. The cross over style provides the perfect cover up / fast access for nursing your baby.

5) Comfortable Maternity Bra – Most women avoid underwired bras during pregnancy as some medical professionals warn they can damage the growth of breast milk ducts. There’s a lot to be said for a comfortable maternity bra that supports and lifts. Again, look at one that might double as a nursing bra. We love Emma Jane maternity bras.

About Just Maternity Jeans
We are Just Maternity Jeans – a specialist online retailer aimed at the fashion conscious expectant mother, who doesn’t want to give up her style during pregnancy. Our maternity wear collection is made up of maternity jeans, jeggings, dungarees and denim skirts, sourced from all over the USA, UK and Europe, all available online at www.JustMaternityJeans.com.

Peaches Geldof Hides Baby Bump for 5 Months!

Peaches Geldof (22) and boyfriend Thomas Cohen (20) look the picture of happiness on the cover of this month’s Hello magazine. Peaches, looking absolutley stunning in a cream maternity dress, tells Hello that she hid all signs of her pregnancy until she was over 5 months pregnant.

Once she had unveiled the news to her father, Sir Bob Geldof, who she describes as ‘over the moon’, she’s been happy to tell the world! Her baby is due on her mother’s (the late Paula Yates) birthday, April 24th.

Reportedly already looking at maternity wear on the highstreet, we look forward to seeing her maternity wear choices!

Guardian Talks Up Investing in Designer Maternity Jeans

We’ve been avidly reading the Guardian’s Fashion Blog series ‘Mother of All….’ by Amy Fleming, in which she takes a look at a number of maternity wear topics in detail.

From ‘Mother of all maternity swimsuits‘ to ‘Mother of all breast feeding tops‘ to today’s rather off the wall post of ‘Mother of all maternity shoes‘!

Most interesting for us was her ‘Mother of all maternity jeans‘ in which she questions whether denim can really get on with your expanding bump, bemoaning the fact that ‘unless you strike it lucky, finding the perfect maternity jeans involves time and effort, two things which will probably be in short supply’.

We set Just Maternity Jeans up in 2009 for this very reason. We wanted to bring mothers closer to finding that perfect pair by offering a huge selection of styles and fits all in one place. No such thing as too tall or too shapely, we aim to offer something for everyone. Our collection in the UK has now reached over 45 styles, while our fledgling US site holds around 20, (soon to be joined by a further 2o styles, from the likes of Paige Premium Denim and Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans in our spring collection).

We certainly agree with her closing statements that ‘Spending more than £50 may seem pretty steep for maternity wear, but there’s a small army of women who would argue that if you get enough wear out of your jeans, then it’s worth spending over £100/ $150.’ You can get some amazing and stylish designer maternity jeans for around this price that will last you for multiple pregnancies and the months after, while you regain your prepregnancy shape.

Whatever your budget, JMJ hopes we have something for you.

About Just Maternity Jeans
We are Just Maternity Jeans – a specialist online retailer aimed at the fashion conscious expectant mother, who doesn’t want to give up her style during pregnancy. Our maternity wear collection is made up of maternity jeans, jeggings, dungarees and denim skirts, sourced from all over the USA, UK and Europe, all available online at www.JustMaternityJeans.com.