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Written by Shannon

The Diary

"The Diary is where style meets soul. It’s a space to celebrate motherhood in all its layers, the clothes that make us feel like ourselves, the stories that remind us we’re not alone, and the mindful moments that ground us. It’s an ongoing conversation, written for women, by women, to honour both who we are and who we’re becoming."

Shannon
Co-Founder & CEO,
Hautemama

Our Latest Entries

From thoughtful style notes to the raw journey of becoming a mom, and the mindful practices that carry us through.

You Don't Have to Love Every Moment of Pregnancy
Becoming Mum

You Don't Have to Love Every Moment of Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be beautiful, exhausting, exciting, and overwhelming, sometimes all at once. You can be grateful for this chapter of your life without loving every moment of it. Here's why there's ro...

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What to Wear to Work While Pregnant: 5 Maternity Workwear Outfits That Still Feel Like You
Guides

What to Wear to Work While Pregnant: 5 Maternity Workwear Outfits That Still Feel Like You

Getting dressed for work while pregnant doesn’t require an entirely new wardrobe. Start with a few well-fitting maternity pieces, then style them with the shoes, bags, coats and jewelry that alread...

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Pregnancy Changes Your Body. Not Your Personal Style.
Still Me

Pregnancy Changes Your Body. Not Your Personal Style.

Pregnancy changes your body, but it doesn’t have to change your personal style. The secret isn’t learning how to dress pregnant. It’s learning how to dress like yourself, pregnant.

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You’re Allowed to Miss Her
Still Me

You’re Allowed to Miss Her

You can love who you’re becoming and still miss who you were before pregnancy. This week’s Still Me is about the identity shift no one talks about enough and why becoming a mother doesn’t mean leav...

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No One Tells You That Becoming a Mother Starts Before the Baby Arrives
Becoming Mum

No One Tells You That Becoming a Mother Starts Before the Baby Arrives

Pregnancy changes more than your body. It can shift how you see yourself, your relationships, your work, your childhood and the life ahead. This thoughtful look at matrescence explores the emotiona...

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How to Layer Maternity Clothes for Changing Fall Weather
Guides

How to Layer Maternity Clothes for Changing Fall Weather

There's something special about early fall. Crisp mornings turn into warm afternoons, and cool evenings arrive before you know it. During pregnancy, those changing temperatures can feel even more u...

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What to Wear in Early Fall While Pregnant | 10 Easy Outfit Ideas
Guides

What to Wear in Early Fall While Pregnant | 10 Easy Outfit Ideas

The first hint of autumn is always exciting. The mornings feel a little cooler. The evenings arrive a little earlier. Your favourite knit finally comes out of the wardrobe. But when you're pregnant...

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Are Expensive Maternity Clothes Worth It?
Style Notes

Are Expensive Maternity Clothes Worth It?

Are expensive maternity clothes worth it? Discover when quality matters, how to calculate cost per wear, and how to build a smart pregnancy wardrobe.

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When Should You Buy Maternity Clothes? A Week-by-Week Guide
Guides

When Should You Buy Maternity Clothes? A Week-by-Week Guide

Wondering when it's time to buy maternity clothes? This week-by-week pregnancy guide explains what to expect from the first trimester through the final weeks, including when most women switch to ma...

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How to Pack for a Summer Vacation at the Lake While Pregnant
Guides

How to Pack for a Summer Vacation at the Lake While Pregnant

Planning a summer vacation at the lake while pregnant? Learn what to pack, what to wear, and how to build a comfortable maternity vacation wardrobe with versatile pieces you'll wear from the dock t...

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8 Signs It's Time to Buy Maternity Clothes
Becoming Mum

8 Signs It's Time to Buy Maternity Clothes

When should you start wearing maternity clothes? The answer isn't the same for everyone. Learn the eight most common signs it's time to make the switch, why sizing up isn't always the best solution...

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Do You Need Maternity Clothes in the First Trimester?
Guides

Do You Need Maternity Clothes in the First Trimester?

Do you need maternity clothes in the first trimester? Not necessarily—but that doesn't mean you have to squeeze into clothes that no longer feel comfortable. In this guide, we'll explain when most ...

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Maternity to Nursing to Everyday Wear
Guides

Maternity to Nursing to Everyday Wear

Versatile Pieces That Last Beyond Pregnancy One of the best-kept secrets of great maternity style? The pieces you choose don’t have to be temporary. The right wardrobe investments are designed to e...

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Why Every Mom-to-Be Needs a Pregnancy Capsule Wardrobe
Guides

Why Every Mom-to-Be Needs a Pregnancy Capsule Wardrobe

Building a pregnancy wardrobe doesn't mean filling your closet with clothes you'll only wear for a few months. A thoughtfully curated pregnancy capsule wardrobe helps you create countless outfits w...

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When Women Lift Women Up
Becoming Mum

When Women Lift Women Up

The loneliness no one warns you about, and the women who carry us through it. A HauteMama story about solidarity first, and style as its expression.

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