little mossi

We just got the cutest, softest baby blankets and mini's in from little mossi! They are so cute! Come in and feel for yourself :)

Summer Sales!

Our Maxi dresses by Lilac are now half off! Lots of cute patterns and colors to choose from! Hurry in before they are gone!

And the winner is...

Brenda Berrios!!!!

Congratulations on winning our in-store contest!

She guessed the closest number of binkies in the jar and won a FREE Maxi Dress!! Woo hoo!

We had a great sale weekend over the 4th, thanks to all those that stopped by!

4th of July Sale!

Come in this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to receive great deals on Lilac tops and Designer Denim!!

MEMORIAL WEEKEND SALE!!!

This Friday and Saturday come on in for some GREAT prices on...

Lilac Jeans,
Lilac Tops,
Winter Clearance 75% OFF
and MORE!!!

Good Things Utah

http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/gtu/story/Expected-maternity-Boutique/dR72sedp70GRFTX4ZBoVGg.cspx


Check us out!!!

Good Things Utah

Be sure to watch Good Things Utah on channel 4, this Monday at 10:00. We will be on talking about hip fashions for summer! Woo Hoo!

How great are these Spring Maxi Dresses!

From Lilac Maternity!
Coming soon in more colors!

Spring Clothing in our Store!

We have received new Spring items from Lilac Maternity, as well as Michael Stars! New Spring and Summer items arriving every day!

Spring is Here!!!

Online at Expectedmaternity.com you can see and order new Spring/Summer styles. What great colors and styles!

New Diaper Bags In

B-Kaed Diaper Bags are here!

New Years

SALE!!!


All Long Sleeve Tops are $29.99
All Sweaters are $59.99
and
All Lilac Jeans are Buy 1 pair get another 1/2 Off

Today We'll be on Channel 2

talking about fitness. Here are some tips for you Moms to be out there!

Pregnancy exercise benefits moms and babies

It's natural that a woman might be skeptical about exercising while she's pregnant. So many changes are occurring in her body, it makes sense to have second thoughts about whether exercise might harm her or her unborn child.

But it turns out that a thoughtful exercise program is good for both mother and child, according to medical experts.

"We know that women who exercise during pregnancy have less chance of developing certain conditions like gestational diabetes," said Dr. Raul Artal, chairman of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. "Not only that, exercise maintains musculoskeletal fitness. Women can cope with the anatomical and physiological changes of pregnancy better when they're in good shape. They also tolerate labor better and recover more quickly from delivery."

The baby also benefits. One study found that when an expectant mother works out, her fetus reaps cardiac benefits in the form of lower fetal heart rates.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day most days of the week. First, though, all women should consult a doctor to make sure it's OK.

When choosing what sort of exercise to pursue, a woman should take into account the shape she was in before becoming pregnant, said Dr. Thomas Wang, a family practitioner for Kaiser Permanente in San Diego.

"A lot of things depend on the level of fitness they had before," Wang said. A mom-to-be should pursue activities that will provide a good level of exertion without testing the limits of her body's current conditioning. If she's just starting a fitness program to improve her health during pregnancy, she should start out slowly and be careful not to overexert herself.

But there are certain activities that should at least be undertaken with caution, if not avoided altogether. Pregnant women, for instance, should not go scuba diving, as that activity exposes the fetus to a risk of developing decompression sickness, also known as the bends.

Women also should think twice before engaging in activities where the risk of falling is higher, such as gymnastics, horseback riding, downhill skiing and high-intensity racquet sports. And they should avoid contact sports such as ice hockey, soccer and basketball.

"Anything that involves impact or the chance of abdominal trauma, they should try to avoid," Wang explained.

Exercise that's perfectly safe for expectant mothers includes Kegel exercises, swimming, walking, light dancing and yoga. Riding a stationary bicycle or working out on aerobic gym equipment -- elliptical or stair-climbing machines, for instance -- is also fairly safe, as long as care is taken to prevent a fall.

Most pregnant women also can take part in jogging, running and aerobics, especially if those were exercises they regularly performed before pregnancy.

Pregnant women who are doing weight training should emphasize improving their muscle tone, particularly in the upper body and abdominal area, according to the American Pregnancy Association. They should avoid lifting weights above their heads and performing exercises that strain the lower back muscles.

"There have been some studies that show heavy lifting causes a temporary drop in the baby's heart rate," Wang said. "It usually corrects pretty quickly, but they might want to be careful."

Other things to keep in mind if exercising while pregnant:

• Avoid exercising to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness, as that could affect the oxygen supply to the fetus.
• Avoid overheating, which can affect the baby's development. Don't exercise in hot weather.
• During the second and third trimesters, avoid exercise that involves lying flat on your back as this decreases blood flow to the womb.

Though that might seem like a lot of cautions for something that's supposed to be safe, doctors insist that women can and should engage in a well-thought-out fitness program during their pregnancy.

"By and large, if there are no medical complications of pregnancy, women can continue engaging in the same type of activities," Artal said. "Women should be encouraged to continue living an active lifestyle."

This sweet baby in a photo from aimeewhitephotography reminds us that this is the time of year to Surround ourselves with Family. Even if you're not with relatives for the holidays, you can still surround your sweet baby with loved ones by hanging small photos of family and friends as tree decorations, or by just making sure lots of family photos are out around the house. Babies love to look at pictures, and this is a great way to give him/her a refresher on her family tree, each night before bed, point at pictures and name names. Baby will take in more than you might think.

Merry Christmas!!!