Modelling maternity sportswear (AD)

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to try my hand at modelling some maternity sportswear for the Sportee Mommee brand*.

This was something totally outside of my comfort zone – I am by no means a model and at the time I was 28 weeks pregnant.

Nonetheless I saw the opportunity and thought why not put myself forward?

I headed into Newcastle to meet with the lovely Helen on behalf of Sportee Mommee at photographer Sarah Deane’s studio for the photoshoot.

An actual model, Natalie, who is 5ft10 and a half (and totally gorgeous despite being a little further on in her pregnancy than me) was in the middle of her shoot when I arrived.

She was really lovely and a total pro!

I was given a couple of different Sportee Mommee items to wear – ahem I mean model -and before I knew it I was standing on the little blue mark posing for Sarah.

We did quite a few shots in the studio and then headed out into Newcastle for some outdoor location shots.

I also got to use some exercise props too which was actually quite tiring pretending to do exercise!

It wasn’t a very warm or still day so the wind was a bit of a pest but I think the pictures turned out really well!

Some tourists stopped to watch us as Sarah worked her magic and I posed at the Castle Keep and Natalie posed by the arches – I do wonder what they thought!

After a couple of hours it was a wrap and my modelling day was over.

Helen kindly gifted me my favourite two items that I’d tried on that day in exchange for my time and I absolutely love them. I opted for the leggings and track top.

To be honest it was a tough decision as I liked everything I tried on!

I’m hoping to try my hand at some pregnancy yoga and now I have the perfect outfit to wear!

A massive thank you to both Helen and Sarah who were so patient and encouraging – I had a fab afternoon and I love the photos!

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What did I think of Sportee Mommee maternity sportswear?

Honestly the items I tried one were all really comfortable and supportive for both me and bump.

The leggings had lots of room for my bump and I didn’t feel huge, I felt comfortable in them. I felt like I had room to grow too.

All the clothes felt like really nice quality and not at all drab or too tight.

I felt supported and comfortable and actually still stylish which isn’t always easy when you’re pregnant!

These are the links to the items I modelled if you’re interested:

• Sportee black vest £29
• Sportee track top £75.00
• Sportee tee £39
• Sportee signature leggings £49

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About Sportee Mommee

So many mums tell us they couldn’t find well-fitting clothes to exercise in during pregnancy. That’s why we set up Sportee Mommee. We make comfortable and stylish, technical sportswear designed to stretch in all the right places as your baby bump grows.

We want every mum to have a fit and healthy pregnancy. Staying fit has so many health benefits for mum and baby. If our clothes help you do that, we’re happy.

If you do order from Sportee Mommee it’s free UK shipping on all orders, you can exchange or refund within 30 days and they donate to mother and baby charities.

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*Disclaimer

This review has been written with 100% honesty. 

I was not financially compensated for this post. I was invited to model this collection of maternity sportswear and keep two items as a thank you.  The opinions expressed in this post are completely my own based on my own experience.

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Photographs used in this post were all taken by Sarah Deane.

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