Maternity Marvels: The Wondrous yootoo Maternity Bra
A Functional & Stylish Maternity Bra You’ll Love to Wear The love-hate relationship an expecting woman experiences with her maternity bra is VERY real. Fit, functionality, comfort, price point, and yes, style, all play a huge role in deciding which maternity bra to get. Of course, no woman with expanding breasts wants the ever-so-lovely “cup runneth over” effect so full coverage is must, but that does not necessarily mean we’re ready to trade-in our cute pre-pregnancy lingerie for something that looks like it came out of grandma’s underwear catalog. We want comfort, we need functionality, we deserve style, and...
Here’s What Maternity Leave Looks Like Around The World
Bella Breakdown Hold the phone—did you know the U.S. is the only advanced economy that doesn’t mandate paid maternity leave? Take a look at how other countries support working moms. Japan 14 weeks maternity leave Norway 35 weeks maternity leave Iceland 13 weeks maternity leave Australia 52 weeks maternity leave Armenia 20 weeks maternity leave Mexico 12 weeks maternity leave India 12 weeks maternity leave Canada 17 weeks maternity leave Iraq 9 weeks maternity leave France 16 weeks maternity leave Croatia 58 weeks maternity leave (ummmm, we’re moving here) United States 0 weeks maternity leave (so, so, so, very...
Don’t Stress it: Taking Maternity Leave Doesn’t Mean You’re going Off The Grid
Bella Breakdown Alright Bellas, we all know starting a business is tough and certainly is packed with ups and downs on a daily basis. And when you know everything that’s going on at your company, the idea of stepping aside for months is extremely tough. So how exactly do you get your team ready for that? The founders of a beauty company called Violet Grey dealt with this issue times two! Yes, both owners were having a baby at the same time! Running a business is stressful enough before adding a baby into the mix. Now we know what...
Connected S1:E4 | Stop Trying to be Weird
Bella Breakdown We’re feeling so connected to Connected! This episode is full of ups and downs, and in the end, everyone just wants their own piece of happiness, right? See how all these different New Yorkers find love and new life without losing their minds. Nina and Stefano, re-live their first date with a day at the beach, but the clouds don’t roll away after their overcast date on the shore. With their first child on the way (yay!) they’re both processing the excitement in different ways. See if he’ll be cutting the cord or she’ll be pulling the...
Kate Winslet Names Son ‘Bear’
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet gave birth in London to a 9lb baby boy two weeks ago. However, the name was withheld until recently. Winslet now joins a long list of celebrities that have chosen unusual names for their offspring. Kate’s name of choice is…Bear. The news came from Kate’s spokeswomen who confirmed the news by stating “They both absolutely adore him – and the name bear.”. We’ve got to say that while it is definitely different, Bear is kind of cute too! Can’t you just picture the little guy trudging around the house or cuddling up all cute and...
