These hacks are genius. Your back and boobs will thank you.

Let’s be honest — the word “hack” gets thrown around a lot these days. Like, sorry TikTok, but cutting toast diagonally does not qualify as a life-changer. But pregnancy? Pregnancy is the Olympic sport of needing real-deal, sanity-saving shortcuts that actually work. And in the glorious chaos of your second trimester, where your body is blooming and your brain is occasionally buffering, a clever hack can feel like a small miracle.

So we’ve rounded up some tried-and-true pregnancy hacks — the kind that make you mutter “where has this been all my life?” while reclining dramatically with a snack in hand. Because when you’re growing a human, the little things are everything.

"Pregnancy isn’t the time to hustle — it’s the time to hack the heck out of your daily life."

1. Leggings in the Freezer? Iconic.

Yes, this sounds unhinged — but if you’re pregnant during the warmer months, you know the 2nd trimester glow can quickly become a full-body sweatathon. Pop your Emamaco maternity leggings in the freezer for 10 minutes before you put them on. Instant chill. Maximum comfort. Genius.

Bonus: Emamaco’s buttery-soft fabric stays cool longer, meaning you can strut (or waddle) through the day feeling like a literal breeze.

2. Bra Extenders = Boob Freedom

Your boobs are doing their own thing now — growing, shifting, making bold decisions without you. Before investing in an entirely new bra drawer, grab some cheap bra extenders to give yo

ur existing lineup a second trimester glow-up. Because your back deserves better than wrestling hooks at 7am.

3. The “Everything” Basket

Designate a basket in every room (yes, every room) for your essentials. Lip balm, tissues, snacks, water bottle, hair tie, nipple cream, whatever your beautiful chaos requires. It’s the pregnancy survival kit — and it moves with you like a loyal sidekick.

"If you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why — again — at least there’s snacks."

4. Maternity Crop Tops for Sleep (and Everything Else)

You know that bra that feels like a medieval torture device by 5pm? Yeah, retire her. Enter: the Emamaco nursing crop. It’s soft, sculpted, and supportive without the drama. Sleep in it, lounge in it, wear it under your power blazer like the boss you are.

And the best part? When 2am hormones hit and you’re crying over a banana, at least your boobs feel supported. We call that a win.

5. The DIY Belly Mask

Grab a clean cotton T-shirt, cut it into strips, soak one in your favourite bump-safe oil (coconut, rosehip, etc.), and lay it across your belly for 15 minutes. It’s like a spa moment for your uterus. Bonus points if you do this while binge-watching something trashy and hydrating like a queen.

6. Pants-Off Fridays

Declare one day of the week (or... all of them?) as Pants-Off Day. It’s not laziness. It

’s circulation prioritisation. Maternity shorts or Emamaco leggings with a soft stretch waistband are a power move here — no judgment, just joy.

Wearing structured denim while pregnant should be illegal anyway. You deserve pants that hug, not hurt.

7. Cold Spoons on Swollen Feet

Trust us. Keep two metal spoons in the fridge. When your feet puff up like dinner rolls, press the back of those spoons onto your arches or ankles for relief. Is it glamorous? No. Is it sorcery? Also no. But it’s soothing as hell, and that’s what counts.

Pregnancy Hack Power List

Good Hacks

• Showering in the dark with candles (relaxing AND dramatic)
• Rolling on a yoga ball while watching Netflix
• Using Emamaco leggings as lounge AND go-out attire
• Keeping snacks in your bag, bra, and glove box. Always.

Not-So-Great Ideas Disguised as Hacks

• Trying to fit into pre-pregnancy jeans "just to check"
• Buying every single baby item on sale before your third trimester brain kicks in
• Watching birth videos at 1AM for fun. (WHY?)
  
• Attempting to wax anything yourself past week 20. Just... no.

"Pregnancy is not the time to prove anything — it’s the time to outsource, simplify, and snack."

And When All Else Fails...

If the hacks aren’t hacking, and you’re just trying to survive the next 24 hours without bursting into tears over a missing sock, remember: you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be comfortable, hydrated, and dressed in something that makes you feel like you.

Emamaco’s maternity range gets it. Our leggings, shorts, and crops are here for every trimester meltdown, every weird craving, every random nap on the floor. Because when your clothes support you and the bump, everything else feels just a little bit easier.

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So here’s to the hacks — the weird, the wild, and the wildly useful. Try them all. Share them with your preggo bestie. Shout them from the rooftops while eating a banana and crying. You’re growing life, babe. You deserve a few genius tricks (and extra snacks).

Now go lie down, slide into your Emamaco, and let the hacks do the heavy lifting. 😉