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How to Keep Working When Your Boobs Have Other Plans

Trying to look professional while your boobs go rogue? We gotchu.

Ah, the second trimester — when your energy’s coming back but your boobs are going rogue like they’re auditioning for their own reality show. One minute you’re confidently leading a Zoom meeting, the next your left boob has leaked through your blouse and your bra is trying to gaslight you into believing it still fits. It’s chaos. It’s hormonal. It’s hilarious. And it’s your new normal (for now).

Whether you’re working from home in a sea of pillows or strutting into the office trying to fake nonchalance with a maternity brain full of snack cravings and baby name lists, staying professional during this booby revolution is no small feat. But fear not — you’re not alone. Let’s navigate the world of workwear, wild hormones, and walking boobs together.

“She believed she could — but then her nipples betrayed her.”

Your boobs have entered their Beyoncé era

By trimester two, your breasts are working overtime — prepping for milk production, expanding like they’re on a mission, and testing gravity in dramatic new ways. They’re sore, they’re growing, and sometimes they just... show up in meetings before you do.

Clothes that used to fit? Now offensive. Bras? Suddenly medieval torture devices. And heaven forbid anyone bump into you accidentally — your pain response could register on the Richter scale.

Your boobs are now sentient. And they’re not here for subtlety.

Let’s talk about the leaks

Yes, it can happen this early. Those little pre-milk droplets (called colostrum) might start leaking at the most inconvenient times — mid-call, mid-presentation, mid-coffee-run. It’s biology’s way of reminding you who’s boss. Spoiler: it’s not you.

Arm yourself with nursing pads,

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black tops, and the kind of bra that says “I am not messing around.” Pack a spare top in your bag like a boss. And remember — if someone notices? Smile sweetly and say, “That’s just my body preparing to nourish life. What have you done today?”
  • Colostrum: nature’s way of keeping you humble
  • White silk blouse? Brave choice
  • Nursing pads = life savers
“Nothing says ‘I’m still a professional’ like casually adjusting your bra mid-conference.”

The office chair struggle is real

Sitting at your desk for 8 hours? LOL. Your back’s over it, your belly’s doing a slow expansion act, and your boobs are demanding more space than a VIP in first class.

This is your sign to upgrade that chair. Add a lumbar pillow. Elevate your feet. Create a throne that says: I am woman, hear me crack my lower back.

Better yet? Ditch the rigid, tight pants and live your best life in Emamaco maternity leggings. Soft, sculpted, and supportive in all the right places. You’ll look put together while feeling like you’re in your pyjamas — which, let’s be honest, is the dream.

Professional doesn’t mean uncomfortable. Especially when your body is literally building a human.

Zoom calls, but make it pregnancy-safe

Working from home? Amazing. Until you realise your camera angle is now 95% boobs and you accidentally unmute while talking to your baby bump. Set yourself up with flattering lighting, a high-angle webcam, and — this one’s critical — a chill top with hidden support that hides bra straps and surprise leaks.

Zoom-friendly

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pregnancy truths:
  • Business on top, snack party on the bottom
  • Always keep a water bottle within reach — hydration is queen
  • Mute yourself if the baby starts kicking and you moan involuntarily (it happens)
“Pregnant, glowing, and pretending my leggings are pants — the work-from-home trifecta.”

How to respond when you’re too tired to pretend

You’re juggling work, appointments, weird dreams, mood swings, pelvic pressure, and 4,000 daily pee breaks. If someone emails you with a passive-aggressive “just checking in,” resist the urge to throw your laptop out the window. Instead, set boundaries, communicate early, and lean into the power of “I’ll circle back on that tomorrow.”

Remember: growing a baby is full-time work. Anything else is bonus boss energy. So if you’re not at peak productivity? Too bad, Chad. You’re doing enough.

Maternity leave starts in the soul. Take breaks unapologetically.

Let your wardrobe work as hard as you do

Want to show up with style AND support? Emamaco maternity wear is your new uniform. It lifts, hugs, and flexes — just like the friend who tells you your butt still looks amazing even though you haven’t

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seen your feet in days.

The maternity leggings and shorts are designed for real-life pregnancy needs: non-suffocating waistbands, breathable fabrics, and enough stretch to keep you comfy while your boobs stage another growth spurt mid-meeting.

They’re ideal for work, errands, lounging, and waddling stylishly into the kitchen for your fifth snack of the morning.

“Supportive like your group chat. Flattering like a good camera angle. Emamaco gets it.”

Bottom line? You’re doing amazing

If working through your second trimester feels like navigating a minefield of hormones, boob sabotage, and Zoom-fatigue, you are not alone. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s exhausting and empowering and hilarious and emotional. Basically, it’s the most intense multitasking gig you’ve ever had — and you’re smashing it, leaks and all.


✨ Want to feel cute, comfy, and completely unstoppable while working through your pregnancy? Check out the Emamaco maternity collection — and give those rogue boobs the stylish support they deserve.

Stay comfy, stay cheeky, and slay those spreadsheets in stretchy pants 💅
—The Emamaco Productivity Posse

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