During pregnancy, it can feel like practically everything in your wardrobe needs an update. From the jeans and dresses that no longer fit to the bras that are suddenly way too small, it’s time for one of our favorite pastimes: shopping!
It might not be as exciting to shop for a new set of undies as, say, a beautiful maternity dress, but trust us; it’s just as important. Not only is your tummy going to get big enough to block the view of your toes, but pregnancy can get pretty uncomfortable. You deserve to have a few pairs that you really love. After all, you only wear them 24/7!
Keep reading for our ultimate guide to the maternity underwear you need.
Your Go-To: The Everyday Brief
For a pair of everyday essentials that you can slip on without thinking twice, check out the Everyday Brief. These are made with a cool-to-the-touch luxe cotton blend that practically feels like a second skin.
The Everyday Brief features a handy double layer in the front (just to hold everything where it belongs). With moisture-wicking materials and a helpful elastic waistband, this underwear is exactly what you need to make each trimester a breeze.
Buy them individually, or check out the Undies Box for a three-in-one deal that might be a lifesaver over the next few months.
Our Favorite High-Waisted Option
Maybe you’re wearing a pair of over-the-bump leggings, or maybe it’s just one of those days that you want a little extra coverage. Whatever the case, the Seamless Belly Brief is precisely what you’re looking for.
Made with the same luxury materials as the Everyday Brief and featuring light sculpting compression to keep you supported into the third trimester, these undies aren’t just uber comfy; they’re an absolute maternity must-have.
The Best In-Between Underwear
Your belly is popping, but you don’t quite want to commit to the full high-rise look of the Seamless Belly Brief. In that case, the High Tuck Brief is the undies for you.
This pair of underwear is the perfect middle ground to meet all of your needs, featuring the same double layer in the front that makes the Everyday Brief so fabulous, plus full C-section coverage.
The Undies You’ll Wear All Pregnancy… and After
We can’t say enough good things about the Maternity and Postpartum Boyshort, the comfiest pair of panties you didn’t even know you were missing. The cotton-Spandex blend is both stretchable and breathable, with pretty shell buttons and enough room for an XL pad for those early postpartum days.
The design features a double fabric waistband in that same ultrasoft cotton blend, making these shorts C-section friendly. You can think of these as kind of like that mesh hospital underwear, but way, WAY better. Once you go boyshorts, you don’t go back.
Other Pregnancy Essentials
Investing in a few pairs of comfy maternity underwear is obviously a must when you’re pregnant. But they aren’t the only type of maternity clothing you’ll need.
Practically every part of your body changes during pregnancy, from your hair all the way to your feet. You’ll want to invest in a few wardrobe staples to remain comfy AND stylish all the way up to your due date.
An Everyday Nursing Bra
If you choose to breastfeed, having a good nursing bra is going to be even more important than high-quality undies. The right nursing bra is comfortable, preferably without too much wiring and hardware; made of luxe materials for a seamless feel; and features functional little details to make nursing that much easier.
Enter the Everyday Nursing Bra: an absolute essential for nursing mamas. No wiring, six colorways, and the comfiest cotton blend material, but the best part of this bra is the one-handed clasp on the front, so you can hang onto your baby (and your sanity) while you feed.
Plus, the J-hook in the back makes it convertible into a racerback. This bra goes with every top and every stage of life.
The Ultimate Maternity Leggings
If you only buy one pair of maternity pants, let it be the Ultimate Before, During and After Leggings. The bamboo-blend fabric is ultrasoft, moisture-wicking, and Oeko-Tex-certified (read: safe for you and baby).
With built-in light compression and a super high waistline, these leggings will support you during any stage of pregnancy and are comfortable enough to sleep in (trust us, we’ve tried it).
Whether you need these to get you through those final few weeks of pregnancy, the fourth trimester (or any time before and after), these pants are the ultimate addition to your maternity wardrobe.
A Maternity Dress
Becoming a mom is hard work, and we strongly believe every mama-to-be should own a dress or two that makes her look and feel her absolute best. For an easy-wearing midi dress (AKA perfect for every season), check out the Virginia Seamed Dress, made with a buttery soft jersey fabric that will stretch to fit you during every stage of pregnancy.
Or maybe you want something cozy for winter – in that case, let us introduce you to the Eliza Dress (as seen on Meghan Markle!). The length and subtle crew neck details make this cotton knit midi dress perfect for nearly every occasion, whether you decide to dress it up or down.
Big Belly? Big Style.
The point is that no matter how big you get, you don’t have to leave comfort and style in the first trimester. Whether you buy a whole new wardrobe or just invest in a few pairs of maternity underwear, do whatever makes you look and feel your best — at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.
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