How to breastfeed in public without the stress and our pick of the best nursing tops on the highstreet

Most breastfeeding mums have a story to tell when it comes to nursing a baby in public.

Some opt to hide away in baby rooms when feeding their child, while others have reported accidentally flashing that little bit too much when nursing their child in a cafe.

However, with celebrity advocates including Pink, Miranda Kerr and Gwen Stefani championing breastfeeding in public, the stigma surrounding this is thankfully fading.

According to Emma Downie, owner and director of gorge breastfeeding and maternity fashion brand Milk & Mummy, following a few simple tips will ensure breastfeeding your baby anywhere you are isn't stressful.

"Get yourself fitted for some good quality nursing bras, if possible a few weeks before your due date, as you will get bigger closer to the birth," Emma advises.

"They will give you good shape and be comfortable too. Bear in mind you will probably have to wash them frequently so buy them in materials that wash and dry quickly."

Emma also recommends that nursing mums think about how they are going to feed in their clothes before leaving the house, regardless or not of whether they are nursing garments.

"This might sound obvious but I know a few mums who got caught short out and about and had to find a changing room to feed in as they had to remove their entire dress to get to their baby to feed," she said.

With this point in mind, Emma recommends that nursing mums consider investing in a few breastfeeding clothes to make life simpler.

"It doesn't have to be many items; just one fabulous everyday dress and a couple of flattering tops can make a huge difference," she said.

"They might seem expensive at first, but when you consider how intensively you will wear them when you are breastfeeding, the cost per wear is actually quite reasonable."

To help you we've put together a gallery of breast feeding tops from the budget to the more pricey that will suit any breastfeeding mum.

Valerie navy/cream stripe top, £45, Milk & Mummy

 

Blooming Marvellous Stripe Nursing Top, £24, Mothercare

Tie Front Breastfeeding Top, £29, Jojo Maman Bebe

MAMA 2-pack nursing tops £19.99, H&M

Waterfall top, £99, Peaks of London

Coleen Rooney dresses her bump in a LBD. Get the look for your maternity wardrobe

Pregnant Coleen Rooney looked stunning as she stepped out to promote her new jewellery collection for Littlewoods.

The WAG showed off her bump in a cute little black dress, with frill detail sleeves, which she accessorised with a bright crystal necklace from the new range, and black YSL shoes.

And you can dress your bump in exactly the same style with Coleen's LBD, which is from her Littlewoods fashion collection and costs a bargain £60.

See the gallery below for Coleen's frock and other similar LBDs.

Coleen opted for this cute lopp shoulder LBD, reduced to £60, from her Littlewoods fashion range.

Black Linen Maternity Dress £39, Jojo Maman Bebe

Maternity Pleat Shift Dress £50, Topshop

ASOS Maternity Skater Dress With Rose Mesh, £24.50

Spring/Summer 2013 trends: Printed maternity leggings and trousers, monochrome, geometric, floral and more

Peter Pilotto S/S 2013

Show off your bump in one of this season's  hottest trends with a pair of printed trousers.

The summer 2013 catwalks were gleaming with this style, with the likes of Peter Pilotto, Matthew Williamson, Moschino Cheap and Chic and House of Holland just a handful of designers showcasing this look.

Florals, bold block prints, monochrome geometrics, stripes and zig zags are just some of the prints that have filtered into the highstreet  and maternity world with Kim Kardashian and Peaches Geldof spotted showing off their bumps in a pair of printed trousers or leggings.

The key to this look is to keep the top part simple. Opt for a simple vest or tee in one colour and keep footwear to flats.

For a night out add a pair of simple heels and a one tone blazer.

Below are some of our virtual highstreet printed picks.

ASOS Maternity Legging in Stripe, £16

Maternity Printed Harem Trousers, £24, Next

Cool change surf pant £139 Blossom Mother and Child

Heavenly Bump Maternity Lou Lou Printed Palazzo Trousers £25

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Top five maternity bodycon dresses as seen on Kim Kardashian and Rochelle Humes

The bodycon shape has been a hot trend for a good few years now, and just because you're pregnant it doesn't mean you have to turn your back on this look.

Over the past few months celebrity yummy mummies-to-be such as Rochelle Humes and Kim Kardashian have shown how to wear this trend to show off their bump in style.

The great thing about a bodycon silhouette is that it sits in all the right places and shows off your new found curves, as well as your bump. And because many of the frocks available on the highstreet are stretchy, you don't have to necessarily pick a maternity number here.

We advise buying the next size up and opting for a slightly longer hem to ensure there's enough fabric to accommodate your bump without being too short.

Opt for bold patterns, which will channel this season's trends, while also looking great on that growing bump and team up with a pair of flat pumps or sandals.

If you're buying from a maternity range then opting for an above the knee hemline will show off those pins and balance out your bump.

Below is our pick of maternity and non-maternity bodycon frocks on the virtual highstreet.

We love, love, love this printed bodycon number, £30, Asos

Opting for a non-maternity frock in the next size up means you can wear exactly what you like. We heart this patterned style from Boohoo, £15,

Another non-maternity lovely, this tie dye number is perfect for flattering that bump. River Island, £25.

Maternity Plain Bodycon Dress, £28, Topshop

Stripe Bodycon dress, Next, £45

Maternity maxi dresses for Spring/Summer 2013

Despite the icy weather making us think its our winter wardrobes that should be updated, Spring/Summer 2013 style is truly here, waiting patiently in the wings for the warmer sun to show its face.

And nothing says summer and lets you show off your  bump more than a maxi dress.

The maternity and mainstream shelves are full of these long frocks in a range of patterns to channel this season's trend.

Choose from fun florals for a simple daytime look, go for bold geometric monochrome prints to make a stand or take a simple black frock and jazz it up with accessories for that night out with the girls.

See the gallery below for just a few available on the maternity scene.

Maternity V Back Maxi Dress £18, Topshop

Alice maxi dress, £110, Rock A Bye Rosie

Stripe maxi dress, £35 Asos

Although this is technically not a maternity dress, we think the rouched waist is great for showing off that bump. River Island, £40

Yolanda Maxi dress, £249, Blossom Mother and Child

Maternity floral fashion for Spring/Summer 2013 and get Kate Middleton's floral frock look

Holly Fulton Spring/Summer 2013

Florals have once again regained their spot in Spring/Summer's must-have lists.

This season the trend sprouted up on the catwalks of Prada, Holly Fulton and Moschino to name a few, channelling both the sixties hippy era as well in a bolder sense with big prints and pop up florals sewn onto tops, skirts and scarves.

And it seems Kate Middleton has been quick to incorporate this trend into her maternity wardrobe. Last week she was spotted scooping up a delicate print floral frock from UK brand Lovestruck.

Although the £37 Deirdre frock wasn't actually labelled as "maternity" the elasticated waist makes it a perfect for that growing bump.

We've picked our fave five floral frocks for this season, including Kate's bargain lovely. See the gallery below for all the fashion.

Kate Middleton was spotted picking up this elasticated "Deirdre" floral dress, £37  by Lovestruck Clothing

Red Floral Maternity & Nursing Dress £39, Jojo Maman Bebe

Tilly Maternity Dress
£189, Isabella Oliver

Maternity Swing Dress With Floral Applique £65, Asos

Heavenly Bump Floral wrap sash dress, £35.99 New Look