Courtesy of Ingrid Carney
- Ingrid Carney invented a belly band when her regular pants no longer fit during her first pregnancy.
- She's grown the idea into a comprehensive maternity line since launching in 2003.
- She turned down venture capital in order to grow slowly and steadily, she says.
This as-told-to
Julia Pugachevsky
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- I also didn't want to be overly dependent on protein powder or bars, which are ultra-processed.
- I stock up on a few staples, like filtered milk and cottage cheese
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