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What to Wear When You are Pregnant and Plus-Size

We all know trying on pregnancy clothes can be downright rude to our bodies and psyche for that matter. That lovely day is always closer than we think- the one where we put on those favorite jeans of ours, with our breath held and eyes closed tight; only to find out we have walked the threshold to the maternity side!...

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Two Best Friends Change the Maternity Industry Landing Nordstrom

Valerie and Sabina, the girls behind BLANQI. Their story something that took hard work, determination and the right direction. From the beginning big retailers were their target and they were out to make a big impact. This is how it started... It began with a simple conversation between best friends Sabina Melarti and Valerie Darragh – on the playground with...

Get the Maternity Look - Chrissy Teigen

Black-on-black. Chrissy Teigen does a comfy, chic, from-the-gym-to-lunch look, topped with cool shades and a knot. (For a super tutorial on different styles on top-knots, click here .) Scroll down for details, and how you can achieve this celebrity maternity look. Moto jacket: This real leather jacket by Madewell Gorgeous Or this more budget friendly (and stretchy) ponte moto jacket...

16 Ways to Wear a Maternity Support Tank

Oh, the looks you can create!  Before BLANQI, 'maternity support' was something that sounded a little creepy, looked even scarier (think Velcro and plastic), and was often only suggested to high-risk pregnant women as an option. But WE needed the help with the aches and pains of pregnancy. What we wanted was something that could smooth and secure the added...

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This Year's BLANQI x World Breastfeeding Week We Did Something Different.

We reached out to Milk Snob for their super soft nursing covers, Wash With Water for their amazing skincare that helps with sore and cracked nursing nipples and a bottle brand called Smilo to participate in our BLANQI x World Breastfeeding Giveaway. The bottle brand may have not initially made sense, so let me explain.  Our once-yearly BLANQI x World...

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BLANQI Girls' Guide to Baby Buggies

A good stroller is an essential piece of equipment for new moms. When you're sleep-deprived and frazzled, the last thing you need is to fight with a clunky, heavy, hard-to-maneuver buggy that will drive you batty. Here are five top strollers that will make outings a breeze with your little one (or ones!)…   Choosing the perfect baby buggy is...