If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby and are nearing the nine month mark, now is the time to get your nursing wardrobe ready.

As soon as you’ve given birth, you’ll need to wear clothes which are suitable for feeding your little one comfortably and discretely.

Take a look at our essentials list below. All the items featured are available online now from Blossom’s Nursing & Maternity Collection.

Basic Tanks – having a number of stable tops which can be worn on any occasion – at home or out and about – will make getting dressed so simple while you’re nursing your baby.

Underwear - a nursing bra will give all the support your ample bosom needs. They’re uniquely designed so you can simply unclick or adjust the cup so that your infant can feed easily.

Nightwear – the idea of hoisting up your nightgown to nurse your baby on freezing cold night feeds will send a shiver down even the most hardy of spines. Instead choose a simple nursing night dress, designed to expose enough skin to breastfeed while keeping you nicely covered.

Tops and Blouses – today’s nursing tops are so on-trend and discrete you’ll be wearing them when your baby’s onto solid food. These fashion forward designs are perfect for pregnant women and nursing mothers who want beautiful, stylish yet practical clothes.

While everyone else is busy planning how they’re going to be spending their bank holiday, those of us who are heavily pregnant or have a new baby to care for might not be sharing in the joy of the long weekend.

Though our nearest and dearest might be whistling away the hours in country pubs, dancing all night in fabulously uncomfortable shoes or going mad at music festivals – it’s more than likely we’ll be propping up swollen ankles, complaining about our sore nipples or feverishly cleaning spit-up off our favourite handbag.

The routine of a mother isn’t always glamorous and sometimes life can get on top of you. We’re all human and yes, sometimes you might want to be out having a wine or three rather than changing dirty nappies, burping your baby, then changing some more nappies.

One trick to get through some of the more monotonous periods of motherhood is to truly make time for yourself, dress in clothes which make you feel womanly, polished and attractive and use calming aids that really help you feel upbeat and in control.

If you’re breast feeding, chances are you’re priorities when getting dressed is that your outfit fits, is nonrestrictive while what is looks like comes last.

This Peaks Of London Waterfall Dress in radiant royal blue covers where you want, is long enough that you won’t be grabbing at it all day and is perfectly designed for comfortable nursing.

What impressed us is that it combines all the essential components of a brilliantly functional breast feeding top, yet is a fantastic ‘anytime’ outfit guaranteed to make you look gorgeous to boot.

Perfect for feeling a little bit special when the relatives pop over this weekend.

If you don’t have time to think about pulling a whole outfit together – and let’s be honest, not many of us do while we’re stumbling around after only four hours sleep with three day old hair that doesn’t look like it’s going to get washed anytime soon – then throw on a statement jumper or cardigan to transform your look from shabby to chic in seconds.

This See by Chloe Lace Knit Jumper is such a pretty no-brainier. The lace detail is on-trend, it’s CHLOE, it’s fresh and flirty enough to make even the oldest of leggings look polished and is soft, cosy and comfortable.

Now slick on a bit of pink lippy and twist that hair into a top knot for a sure-fire fashionable fix.

Top Tip -Be Prepared: it’s no good making all this effort if during your first bout of burping you get covered in baby sick and have to change. Do as the Scouts do and Be Prepared! Safe-guard those special threads with a muslin every time you’re about to do something potentially messy.

You might not be heading out for cocktails, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat. Just change your focus and look at your have’s rather than your have-nots during a peaceful, indulgent and well earned relaxation session.

This beautiful luxurious Harmony Home Spa is all that is needed to create a real sense of calm and relaxation in your home.

Unwind to the soothing sounds of the Harmony CD, relax in a bath of Lavender and Pine while the sweet smell of the incense stick fills the air.

Remember – while they’re tending to the inevitable hang-over and extra bags from lack of sleep, you’ll be revitalised, fresh and ready to face the weekend with a new found sense of vigor.