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I'm 25 weeks now and have Mamalicious jeans a load of Mamalicious plain jersey dresses.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Amrythings) Our verdict

Loose styles of pants are a good idea as you may be feeling sore after the birth, particularly if you had a caesarean (NHS, 2016). Big, high-waisted briefs are the way to go after caesareans as bikini styles could rub on your scar. It may not seem like the be all and end all but something as simple as shape can make a real difference. If you’re conscious of how much you’re spending on maternity wear, their range of smart casual pieces, such as their midi dresses and trousers, will take you from day to night and they can also be layered up so you can wear them through the changing seasons.Many may scoff at the idea of maternity underwear, thinking their regular underwear is stretchy enough to do the job. But what seems stretchy at your pre-pregnancy size can strain uncomfortably as your belly gets bigger. If you try to wear non-maternity underwear beneath your bump, you may find they sag or bunch up as you walk and sit. Comfort: Fabric should be soft to avoid chafing, and if you prefer, breathable. Some find cotton or bamboo more breathable than man-made fibers like nylon, rayon, or polyester. Nothing on the underwear should cut into you or feel tight or itchy. Happy Mama offer a huge range of non-frumpy dresses for all styles - from bump-hugging bodycon to flattering drapes, on-trend midi dress and shorter skater styles. Most can be used for breastfeeding as well. Women who’ve had a caesarean are particularly encouraged to wear cotton underwear (NICE, 2011). You can also buy specific post-caesarean underwear if you like. Feeling good and looking good

You’ll probably have a lot of physical changes happening, which might include weight gain and stretch marks. So if investing in some pretty maternity underwear helps you to feel good about yourself and your changing shape, then go for it. I normally wear the Victoria's Secret seamless no show undies or thongs and they are still super comfy. I’m 19 weeks."If underwear is loose, stretchy, and comfortable, it's simply not going to be supportive; support requires firmer fabric and special design. These Belevation briefs have a band of supportive bamboo fabric that stretches from hip to hip and fits beneath your belly, giving you uplift where you need it. How they manage it without irritating seams is nearly magical, and moms-to-be are accordingly impressed with the supportive comfort. Note for plus sized moms: 2XL is roughly a women's size 20-26, fitting hips up to 52 inches. The Grow With Me collection from Kindred Bravely is SO comfy! I don’t think I’ll wear another kind of underwear even after pregnancy."

Maternity clothes can split opinion - some say they aren't necessarily, others have a wardrobe full. It's worth noting that maternity clothes have been specially designed with the changing pregnancy body in mind, and therefore will be able to accommodate a growing bump more comfortably than regular clothes. Style: Like regular underwear, maternity undies come in briefs, bikinis, boyshorts, and thongs, amongst other styles. Before joining the content team at Mumsnet, Jenny worked as a journalist for newspapers, radio, TV and b2b trades magazines for over a decade. She is also a bestselling sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and parenting blogger. If you plan on breastfeeding your little one, you’ll need to invest in nursing-friendly clothes. The clever design of the Smallshow nursing range means that you can wear their pieces all through your pregnancy and postpartum, so you won’t have to pay out for separate maternity and nursing tops. Maternity wear experts JoJo Maman Bébé can always be relied upon to come up with comfortable pregnancy clothing and its swimwear collection is no different.

I know, getting enough sleep can sometimes be an issue when pregnant. Wanting a good night's sleep whilst feeling supported - is that really too much to ask? A maternity sleep bra can solve the problems on those sleepless nights and is also a perfect choice for everyday loungewear! Christine and other moms also appreciated the crossover waistband: no elastic to cut into you. "The style was a lot more comfortable for me than high-waisted underwear," says Christine, who also liked that the underwear provided full rear coverage. And it doesn't hurt that these underwear are nice looking, with trendy colors and patterns as well as designs with lace at the waist, a pretty, feminine detail. To find out more about your body during pregnancy and after the birth, read our week-by-week guide to your body during pregnancy, and our articles about your body after birth, what happens to your breasts after birth? and bleeding after birth. See our article about pregnancy weight gain to find out more about how your weight might change. Comfy pants for after the birth Mid-bump:These undies hit right in the middle of your bump, and are a compromise of both styles. That said, you’ll want to make sure the waistband of mid-bump panties is especially stretchy and comfortable, as it’ll run right along the middle of your belly. You also may not find as many mid-bump options as you do other styles.