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F**R
Loved it for L&D
I wore this during my labor & delivery 3 days ago. I had also bought a different brand of gown and brought that to the hospital, too, but am glad I chose to go with this one for the actual L&D and used the other one for the rest of my hospital stay. While I intended to have a natural delivery, I ended up having a 31hr labor and pretty much every intervention you can have, so having the easy access front-open paneling + backside snaps ended up being necessary and VERY helpful. The gown was cute and provided privacy during my early labor while I was still up and walking around the unit; I got a lot of compliments on it. And then it was very functional later on for fetal monitoring, epidural access, etc. Not to mention being great right after delivery when I was able to easily snap the front down to do skin-to-skin with the baby. So for me this was an awesome purchase. I only knocked off a star because 1) it does fit somewhat large; I ordered a small (I'm 5'4" and weighed 159 at 39wks pregnant when I delivered) and had quite a bit of extra room in it- the adjustable tie in front really helped to still give it a nice shape, though, and in the grand scheme of things I'd rather it fit a little big than too small. But now for nursing it feels like I'm swimming in it. And 2) It's a bit pricey compared to similar gowns available at places like Walmart. But if I had to do it again I'd probably repurchase this exact gown :)
K**
So glad I had this!
This seems like a long review for a hospital gown, but I'm sharing some stuff I would have liked to have known. I originally bought this gown in black, and after I received that one and tried it on, my husband convinced me to get a second color as well. I'm so glad he did! I picked the grey polka dots. I wore the black one for my labor. I was so comfortable! I kept the back unbuttoned from about halfway down, so it was always easy for the nurse to access my monitors and things. I received several compliments from the staff. At first I was told I could wear it for my csection (babe was stuck in the birth canal with the cord around her throat), but the anesthesiologist asked me to put on a regular gown. We ended up just throwing the black one away as it was pretty messy and we didn't want to have to keep track of a dress covered in amniotic fluid for a couple days. But I've basically lived in the grey one since my surgery Monday night (I'm writing this early Thursday morning). Hubs even went home to wash it for me.A couple things: the black one was A LOT softer than the grey dots one. I washed both before I packed them, but the grey was a stiffer, like the feel of a fabric with something printed on it. Not necessarily uncomfortable, I just preferred the feel of the black. Also, the black was stretchier. The black hung loose on me pretty much everywhere. The grey doesn't give as much, so it's a little more fitted. I have to pull it down past my chest because the empire waist will sort of ride up, and I'm not that big-busted. A chestier woman might find it annoying. Once I washed the grey a second time, it was a little softer and more forgiving, but not much.The strings are super long, so I'd suggest cutting them before wearing in the hospital.When breastfeeding/pumping, there's nothing to keep the back straps up like in a nursing bra, so sometimes the set of snaps toward the back fall, and it's hard to get snapped back up. I've felt pain in my insicion area while trying to twist get them. I've found that if I can't just grab them, I turn the dress, snap back up without my arm in the hole, the slide my arm through after it's buttoned.I'm 5'1", normally a size 16 prepregnancy and ordered the M/L in both colors. Like I said, the black was looser, but both fit comfortably. Someone tall might find the dress a bit short.I'd highly recommend this, and if I have more children, I will definitely get this again. I'm looking forward to having it at home for nursing. Even with all the snaps, it will make a great nightgown/house dress for maternity leave.
A**R
Fit really matters
My main concern after reading all of the reviews was finding the right fit. I am 5' 10" around 210 lb at 38 weeks and I ordered the L/XL. I don't like things to fit tight on my tummy and this for me fits perfectly. Not too tight but not too loose. The elastic goes all the way around the armhole and is a tad too tight but not bad. The material is 100% cotton and feels very nice and comfortable. After experiencing two labors and deliveries with a typical hospital gown I think this gown will provide much better comfort coverage during labor and delivery!
C**9
Very Nice Gown - Very Comfortable
This is a very nice labor and delivery gown. It has a jersery cotton feel to it, very soft and comfortable. I ordered the Olivia patterned gown and the all black gown. I ordered 2 sizes so that I could figure out which size best fits me. I ordered both the S/M and the L/XL gown. I am 5' 9" and 205 lbs at 38 weeks pregnant and my belly meausures 45 inches around. I am 160 lbs pre-pregnancy weight. I normally wear a medium or large in shirts and a size 8 or 10 in dresses and pants and I'm a 36 C cup size. I think both sizes fit fine, but the S/M is a tad bit shorter than the L/XL (doesnt cover my knees), a little more snug around the arm holes and the overall fit (but not an uncomfortable snug, just more form fitting) and the draw string does not land comfortably under my breast without a little manipulation. The L/XL is a little roomier in the arm holes and overall fit and the drawstring lands perfectly beneath my breasts withoit having to pull the gown down or adjust my chest. I think I will definitely wear the black L/XL while in labor because its roomier and I'm sure I will appreciate the extra room. If I had never ordered the L/XL to try on, the S/M would have worked just fine. I also ordered the matching Olivia patterned robe in a L/XL and I LOVE the robe! Very soft amd comfortable and it has nice deep pockets (the gown does not have pockets fyi). Hope this helps!
D**L
Comfortable and soft
Very nice quality with a pretty print. Unfortunately I wasn’t allowed to wear it during delivery in Australia. Had to wear the hospital gown as it appears to be hospital policy. I wore it afterwards and it was soft and comfortable while feeding Bub frequently as a newborn. I would recommend anyway as it was comfy.
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