I was impressed. I bought this dress/gown for my scheduled C-section next week. I had an impromptu hospital stay last week, and my two year old was scared to see me in the hospital clothes. I plan to change after the surgery, so I look normal when the little one visits. The shoulder strap and back snaps make this possible to wear with an IV. The open flaps cover you completely and yet movable for fetal and contraction monitoring. The fabric is thicker than I expected but still very soft and flattering. And the stretchy neck enables breastfeeding. I plan to gift it to a pregnant friend after my one day of wearing it. Honestly though, its nice enough to keep after the hospital stay.