The Luxe Labor and Delivery Gown makes labor and delivery more comfortable and—dare we say—chic. Outfitted with easy-release snap down the front of the gown to make nursing and skin-to-skin more accessible and down the back for easy epidural placement if desired, the Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown elevates your first moments of motherhood. Learn more about what sets the Luxe Gown apart, here.
The Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown: A Hospital Gown Alternative You'll Actually Want To Wear
As moms of two, we know that hospital gowns are well and fine but they're not exactly comfortable or, let's be honest, aesthetically pleasing. They're difficult to maneuver in and don't protect your modesty. When you're welcoming your baby, you deserve to feel confident every step (or push) of the way. Thankfully, we've got you covered literally and figuratively with the Luxe Labor and Delivery Gown. Here's what makes it different.
The Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown
Handmade in Los Angeles using sustainable, soft-to-the-touch overstock jersey fabric, the Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown features easy-closure snap buttons down the front and back of the gown to make delivery, skin-to-skin, nursing, pumping, epidural placement (if desired) and bonding more seamless.
Motherhood is life-changing. You deserve a chic hospital gown alternative that reflects that, whether you're making your first foray into motherhood or your fifth.
Details
- Material: Rayon & Spandex
- Sizing: One size fits most
- Care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry low or lay flat to dry
- Origin & Sourcing: Gowns are designed and assembled in Los Angeles, CA using overstock fabric for increased sustainability
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- Every gown is packed in a beautiful keepsake box. This box is the perfect item to store all your baby and hospital keepsakes for years to come. And, since it's multi-use, it's a more sustainable packaging option.
What Makes The Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown Different?
Skin-To-Skin Accessible
Moments after meeting your baby, you'll hold them to your chest to initiate skin-to-skin contact. The Luxe Gown allows you to easily open your gown (one-handed even) so you can cuddle your beautiful baby.
Nursing Friendly
Like skin-to-skin, you'll likely try to get baby to latch shortly after delivery. Unlike a hospital gown, the Luxe Gown allows for seamless nursing.
"This labor gown was amazing!..I honestly couldn't have felt more comfortable the entire time! Labor was a DREAM and I was so comfy and felt like my best self. My nurse was so impressed with the gown too! Especially the buttons for the epidural!" - Carly F., Los Angeles
Provides Easy Epidural Placement
While the open back of hospital gowns may be handy for epidural placement, they're sure not fun to walk around in. *shudders remembering walking down the hospital hall with a bare bottom* The Luxe Labor and Delivery Gown unsnaps fully down the back so your anesthesiologist can place the epidural then snap you back up. The epidural wire can be fed through the gap between the fabric covered button snaps so you can lay down comfortably and don't have to have the wire coming out of your sleeve.
Features Breathable Fabric & Sleeves
Sure, labor isn't the most comfortable experience a woman can have but the Luxe Gown's buttery-soft sustainable jersey fabric is breathable so you can keep your cool. It feels soft to the touch on your skin, even for those with sensitive skin. And the flutter sleeves help keep you ventilated.
A Fit That Compliments Your Body
Once you're ready to give birth, you might no longer feel comfortable in some of your clothes. The Luxe Labor and Delivery Gown nurtures and stretches to accommodate your ever-changing body, allowing you to focus on what's to come. Our gowns are one-size fits most, however, we also have a plus size model in the works (email us if you're interested!).
Comfort & Style
Unlike the hospital gown and other alternatives on the market, the Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown celebrates your personal style so you can look back at your first photos with your baby and like the way you look. We offer gowns in a variety of trim color options such as powder blue, dusty pink and French blue. And because we use sustainable overstock fabrics, our color options change with each drop.
Perfect For Labor, Delivery & Postpartum
The Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown is meant to be worn during all stages of labor, delivery and postpartum. So you can wear it as you labor at home, travel to the hospital, get checked in, welcome your baby and move along to the postpartum ward. Many of our moms have said they washed the gown when they got back home and wore it during the fourth trimester for comfort and function during their recovery and beyond.
Want To Learn More? Here Are Some FAQs
Is the gown suitable for different stages of labor?
The gown ensures comfort throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
What fabric is the gown made of and is it breathable for comfort during labor?
We hand pick each roll of fabric of light-weight, buttery-soft jersey to ensure it's high-quality and soft-to-the-touch. We pick from a selection of high-end overstock fabric so that all of our products are sustainably made.
Does the gown have easy access for medical interventions and monitoring during labor?
The gown features convenient snaps down the back for epidural placement if desired. It has snaps down the front for postpartum check-ups, ensuring easy access and efficiency. In the case of an emergency, the gown can be completely removed quickly and easily.
Is the Labor & Delivery Gown only for the use in the hospital?
It can be worn wherever you choose to give birth. We find many of our moms enjoy wearing the gown throughout their fourth trimester as they're recovering or even in their third trimester as a lounging option. Ultimately, it's meant to give pregnant, birthing and postpartum moms comfort, no matter where they are.
Do you have to wear a hospital gown in labor?
This is a personal decision that should be run by your doctor, however, hospitals typically allow you to wear whatever you'd like during the labor, birthing and the recovery process.
Does the Labor & Delivery Gown have an open back?
While the design doesn't include an open back, the gown has snaps all down the back so your back can be easily accessed while also maintaining your modesty.
Are there any specific features designed to enhance comfort during labor, such as side pockets?
Yes, our gown is has side pockets to ensure you keep track of items like chapstick, a labor comb or labor mantra cards.
Can the gown accommodate different body sizes and shapes?
The gown is crafted with stretchy and accommodating jersey to fit most body sizes and shapes. For plus-size gowns, please send us an email at hello@shoplittleshadows.com and we'll notify you when they're available (currently in development).
Is the gown machine washable for easy cleaning?
Yes, the gown can be washed and tumble dried on low or hang dried for best care. This ensures you can use for multiple pregnancies or after birth during the postpartum period.
Can the gown be used for skin-to-skin contact or breastfeeding after delivery?
Absolutely. The gown is designed with easy-release fabric-covered snaps down the front. This allows for easy skin-to-skin and breastfeeding after delivery, promoting bonding with your newborn.