Pretty Pushers Cotton Jersey Labor Gown

Absolutely loved this gown. I was being induced and was afraid it wouldnt work for the monitoring that needed to be done but it was perfect. Every single nurse I had in the 36hr process loved it too. It fit great, was super comfy, allowes easy access for monitoring and epidural and was very flattering. It also allowed quick access for skin to skin amd breastfeeding.Now for all the 1 star reviews.... yes it is not hemmed. It seems like an unfinished piece of fabric but that's the beauty. For one, it has zero spots that might irritate your skin. Also, let's face it, labor and delivery is a messy business and unless you plan on attempting to wash this, it's a toss away item anyway. So no need to waste time and stitches on hemming.Only cons for me, it is a tad difficult to figure out how to put on the first time. The strings have no rhyme or reason when it first comes out of the package but once you get it sorted it's great. The price is also a bit high but I have zero regrets getting it.Highly recommended!! I just wish I'd had it with my first delivery, too!

I'm wearing the plus sized version and I have to say, I love it! I was worried it'd be to big since my bump isn't the biggest (I'm 37 weeks in this picture) and I was literally fluxing between a 16 and an 18 pre-pregnancy (stupid egg retrieval weight gain... Sigh! Gained 30 lbs with that! LOL) I love how soft but light it is; I was amazed by how much coverage there actually is considering how much is exposed. I AM going to add just a tiny bit of material to the top since my nipples are slightly visible (head's up if you're not a pink nipple girl!) Since hospital's have yet to make a truly plus sized gown, this is a life saver in SO many ways. Thanks a million!I have to add... This is not meant to be a gown you buy and save for forever - there's a reason it's made the way it is. The people complaining about quality clearly don't get that it's a cheap dress to bleed, poop and squirt amniotic fluid all over. It washed extremely well, but I don't know that I even want it after all of that. Buy a nice nighty for photos and after labor; this dress is a work horse, not an heirloom.*****UPDATE******I gave birth 5/5/17 after 39 hours of labor via c-section. This dress was worth the money even though you end up in a Johnny in the OR - I was able to move through all of my labor with the essentials covered because the monitors were accessible. I got a Cooks cathider and didn't flash the world, got my water broken (just lifted the back hem) and at hour 34 I got an epidural WEARING the dress. I felt beautiful despite the pain and lack of progress. I don't count the hours of waiting with the cervical ripener or cathider as part of my 39 hours, so it was three and a half days of laboring... I know it probably sounds stupid but I felt like this was my suit of armor and that helped me get back to fighting.I have washed it post delivery and it is in great condition. Mine didn't shrink or roll overly much.I'm still going to highly recommend this dress.

I'm normally not a harsh critic, but this "dress" is truly a piece of junk. To charge $30 for it is scandalous. Here, I'll share the actual condition of the garment being sold, as well as a quick solution for making a better "push dress" yourself. No sewing required.The Pretty Pushers Dress: Mine just arrived today (pink), and I tried it on to see if it would be suitable for birth. I was really astonished to discover the record-breaking low quality of this "dress". Literally, here's how it was made: Someone took a swath of jersey stretch fabric and a pair of scissors. They cut out the shapes needed to make a halter...garment. (Seriously, I can't call this a "dress" anymore.) They made a cut down the belly. They made some holes with their scissors and stuck other chopped pieces of jersey through for the "ties" in the front. They tied the two neck pieces in the back with a knot. They did not sew a seam on any of the cut edges, which you really need to do with stretch jersey or the ends will start to roll (they do) and look uneven (they are). In fact, I don't think there is a stitch anywhere on this garment. A young child could make it, and it looks that way. You'd get better quality at a Halloween store. The only positive thing I can say about it is that it doesn't seem too huge (I was a Size 2 before pregnancy and feared that a "One Size Fits All" garment would swim on me. The stretch fabric prevents that.)How to Make a Better One Yourself: Seriously, do this. Go to your local Kohls, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross, fill in the discount store of your choice. Buy a sundress that fits your pregnant bod, preferably a halter dress or a maxi dress (or a halter maxi!). If it's not the right season, buy one online, like on eBay. Really, the only qualities you need to look for are that (1) it fits you, (2) it has a halter neck and a low back, and (3) no metal components, because some hospitals are sticklers about that if you're going into surgery/x-ray/etc. Now, get to work with your scissors. Make a cut straight down the belly, starting just beneath the breasts (don't cut between the breasts, or your dress will fall in half), and stopping above the crotch. Take your scissors and make 2-3 sets of holes, one hole on either side of the belly slit, then lace a string/ribbon/shoelace through them, and tie a bow to keep the dress closed. Make sure the halter on your dress is tie-able. If it didn't come that way, cut it in the middle behind the neck and tie it together, or add ribbon if it's not long enough. (Use the scissor holes + lacing a ribbon through technique.) Voila. You now have a dress that is 400% nicer than the Pretty Pushers, with no sewing. (And if you can sew, then you can make this modified sundress even better!!)