What do people wear whilst giving birth? ๐
Do you have any recommendations of comfy pjs/loungewear sets to wear after?
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Hospital gown if you are planning for a hospital birth, I had loose fitting front open dress/night dress and some dressing gown with me for before and after though, for easy access.

A big t-shirt/ gown/ dress that has button so you can open top part for skin to skin if you want it. And then for after Iโd say size up for comfort the pjs sets from Primark long trousers I loved and short sleeve top with the buttons as I was breastfeeding.

Whilst I was in labour - as little clothes as possible ๐ I wanted nothing touching me - it's a bit of a blur but I believe I laboured in a sports bra and my underwear. Afterwards I just wore a comfortable button up pj set that was high waisted that I get from Primark.

Crop top/bralette both times! If youโre UK, I love Sainsburyโs pyjamas, or primark boyfriend pyjamas

I didnt have time to choose ๐ gave birth in my summer dress i was wearing at the time.
i still have it washed no problem ๐ wore hospital gown after as i didnt have my birthing bag till the next day

I went bougie and bought a Lila labour gown. I figured if I had to labour...might as well be comfortable and feel pretty.

For actual labour I think I was just in a bra - mine were both v quick so I donโt really remember! For after I had button up pjs or nighties for breastfeeding - I love primark pjs for this!

I had a water birth so I was just in my bra๐๐ then I was in a hospital gown because I had to have a lot of stitches and a catheter, but I did bring pyjamas with me that I never got chance to wear, wore them the first night I got home ๐ฅฒ

I had bought a loose fitting top for the day but it got completely covered in various bodily fluids, so I wouldn't put too much effort in it tbh ๐
You think you'll care before hand, but most likely, you won't think about it when you're actually in labour.
After - anything loose fitting, natural fabric, with easy access to boobs ๐