Pregnancy/Maternity

Pregnant: where to shop?

Due to popular demand, Nadine Joannette shares with us some good places to find great maternity clothes and cool accessories.

For now, here are some good addresses of places to go when you’re looking for beautiful maternity clothes, for all tastes and all budgets. Some have to option to order online, a great idea if you live further away from shopping malls.

Quebec

Bloom Maternity
4937B, Sherbrooke West
Montreal
514-481-5151
Maternity clothes. You can also bring your favorite jeans to have them altered to fit you during pregnancy. A neat idea when you’re comfortable in your pants!

Mama Mia Maternité
262, Chemin Bord-du-lac
Pointe-Claire, Qc
514.695.8989
A storespecializing in maternity clothes, but also designer wear that can be worn before, during and after pregnancy !

Apso bibi
5274 St-Laurent
Montreal
514-276-5995
Maternity clothes made in Canada. More than 15 stores available.

Douce Maman
Saint-Constant
1-866-632-5070
Maternity clothes in sizes 2 to 26, body care products, bathing suits, night clothes, conferences on breastfeeding and many tips, etc. Order online or by phone. In-store shopping by appointment only.

Mère & Mousse
1730 Marie Victorin
Longueuil
450-674-0326
Maternity clothes

Ontario

Belly Maternity
615 Mount Pleasant Rd.
Toronto
416-440-1734
Maternity clothes

My Bump Maternity
944 Kingston Rd.
Toronto
416-698-6625
Maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby gear

Room For Two
716 Belmont Avenue W
Kitchener, ON
519-749-0325
Maternity clothes, baby clothes, safety products

Manitoba

BumbleWee Nursing
27 Greyfriars Rd
Winnipeg
204-256-2373
Nursing wear. Online shopping only.

My Little Sunshine Baby Boutique
City Centre Mall
Thompson
204- 677-2820
Baby clothes, maternity clothes, baby gear

Kids Around
756 Pembina Hwy Unit 2A
Winnipeg
204-667-KIDS
Baby clothes, maternity clothes, baby gear, toys.


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