(Part 2) Best maternity clothing according to redditors

Try a belly band to go over your unbuttoned pants =) I didn't get to try it, but the last time I mentioned them, it got some good comments =)

I also heard of using a rubber band to hold the button to the loop.

Bra struggle is intense when pregnant! I needed new bras the first trimester (dang those things grow fast!). I found a brand on amazon was a huge help. They’re technically nursing bras, but they’re stretchy and supportive. They’ve lasted my entire pregnancy and have held up well. This is the version I bought, but they have a “full coverage” version too.

Hofish Seamless Maternity Bras

So I got a MaeBand and wore it today with my regular jeans (read: not my fat jeans) for the first time. A++++++ 11/10, will wear again. Makes the bloat much more bearable with the added benefit of not having to resort to fat jeans frump. Trying to wait until after I tell my coworkers before going full-on stretchy pants and leggings as that is not something I really ever wore to work before becoming pregnant.

Also, I discovered that I was able to go to the bathroom without having to unbutton or unzip my jeans...just pull down and pull back up. Let's just call that efficient and not lazy for the sake of appearances.

I got these from Amazon. They are comfortable and I wear them all the time! However, they don't lay super flat under shirts so I'll have to find something else when I go back to work.

My underwear was getting too tight to be comfortable anymore so I broke down and got these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWKDR5X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_1Wok8PlEEakKz


Sooo worth it!

I used these before and after pregnancy: Intimate Portal Women Under The Bump Maternity Panties Pregnancy Underwear 5-pk Lace Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J2XZ0C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_n9aPCbCSSD89B

I found these to be more comfortable than my normal underwear. Being pregnant I was all about comfort. One less thing to worry about. Lol

I have about 10 of these nursing tanks because I can nurse in public without a cover. The layers cover your breast enough to be discrete without the hassle of the cover (i hate using a cover).

https://www.amazon.com/Bearsland-Maternity-Nursing-Sleeveless-Breastfeeding/dp/B079C9YLKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?m=AMYAE2DSYUU8Z&qid=1563590040&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1

I also have a few of the dresses that are a similar concept to the tank. These are my favorite nursing products.
https://www.amazon.com/Bearsland-Maternity-Sleeveless-Adjustable-Breastfeeding/dp/B07F23922C/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=bearsland+dress&qid=1563590091&s=gateway&sr=8-8

I couldn't wear anything the first 6 weeks. A light breeze would make my nipples scream in pain much less a bra or nursing pad. DH and I fought more about the house temperature than the baby those first few weeks (LPT: If you wanna die an early death tell your postpartum wife to just put a shirt on if she's cold.) The leaking was so horrible though. Much trial and error later I have settled on bamboobies and these awesome cheap Amazon bras I love: ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0799H2FF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_siKZCb417C85C ) I even cut holes in one to turn it into a pumping bra!

I skipped the guesswork and bought sleeping bras that offer support but aren’t as restrictive as sports bras. like these. The sizes are S, M, L, XL, and XXL. They have versions for nursing too.

I wear the full panel ones, and most days I wear a belly band over it. This is usually snug enough to help keep the pants in place (my pants slide a little too, slender hips, I guess), and hide the panel, since the band just looks like a layered tank or tee. Together, they feel cozy against my body and give my belly a nice shape.

I bought a labor and delivery gown to be more comfortable. It opened in 4 different ways, including the back, front and shoulders for nursing. It was super comfortable and I wore it throughout labor, delivery and the first 12 hours. I then had my mom take it home to wash it and then put it back on the 2nd day. Highly highly recommend.
The one thing I will say is that if you’re having a c section, they said I couldn’t wear the one I had because of the metal snaps. This is the one I have.

For baby, we just had her in a diaper and swaddled so I could do as much skin to skin as possible while nursing.

www.amazon.com/dp/B07CL4HCXC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_7c5lDbRYXXMD7

You probably don't need to get anything, but it sure is convenient and something you can keep an eye out for sales. I skipped the nursing clothing and just got the bras and tanks and then layered more weather appropriate clothes in top. Cardigans and full zip hoodies are your friend if this is what you want to do. Also, stretchy scoop neck tops are usually great too, but it will stretch them out so don't use something you actually want to use again.

I had bras and tanks from the Gilligan and OMalley line at Target and they were fine. I'm small chested (30B) and have a long torso and the tanks were a little on the short side for me, especially after a bajillion trips through the dryer. I had a pack of these and they were great for longer torsos. I've already ordered a pack for this time around.

I found bras with no underwire to be more comfortable, and I had one in black and beige and found that to be a sufficient number IF I had enough nursing pads on hand to keep them from getting leaked on between loads of laundry. This was really only a problem the first month or two until I got the hang of it. I also had a few of the "sleeping" bras for around the house, but can imagine those wouldn't be enough for someone larger than me, plus a couple sports bras because I went back to running as soon as I was cleared to do so. I'm buying all new this time around and will probably do roughly the same amount, which was just fine to get me through 17 months of nursing but everything was looking pretty worn out after that length of time.

H&M for jeans and cute sweaters. I don't normally like their jeans or pants but they were the only ones that I tried that were still flattering on my figure. Loved old navy for solid tops. Recently bought nursing tank tops on amazon three pack for $40 and they are working amazing as a nice undershirt while I am 36 weeks but are spandex and would have been awesome at any stage and you can keep wearing them PP. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LC507TK/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered this set from amazon and LOVE them and so cheap!

HOFISH Women's Push Up Deep V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW1W1G6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have these and LOVE them. I did order a size larger than I wore pre-pregnancy.

They are under the bump ones and come in 5-packs and have multiple colors available on Amazon

These have been amazing for me this time around: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LXJKHB2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title&th=1

95% cotton, super comfy - I normally wear a M or L in VS undies, needed an XL in these (I think I just followed their size chart)

These ones? I lived by them with my first, and I'm back at it now that I'm pregnant again. We don't have a nordstrom, and I haven't been able to find a normal bra that fits anyway.

26 bands are extremely difficult to find and very expensive. I would go for 28 bands.

I’m a 26FF/G (ish, I measured a while ago). I haven’t been wearing bras lately but my two favorites are the Freya deco moulded softcup bra in 28F or FF (for more or less cleavage haha) and the Kindred Bravely French terry nursing bra (it’s just like a really soft sports bra but without a ton of support, very natural looking).

Edit: links

I found some on amazon;

https://www.amazon.com/PregO-Maternity-Womens-Empire-Swimsuit/dp/B00GXVCA3U/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931338&sr=8-14&keywords=pregnancy+bathing+suit


https://www.amazon.com/Black-Halterneck-Maternity-Bathing-Suit/dp/B06XXJG814/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931338&sr=8-45&keywords=pregnancy+bathing+suit


https://www.amazon.com/Momo-Maternity-UPF-Piece-Swimsuit/dp/B06Y1FLZSG/ref=sr_1_52?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931367&sr=8-52&keywords=pregnancy+bathing+suit



https://www.amazon.com/Cache-Coeur-Multiway-Maternity-Swimsuit/dp/B00652MX84/ref=sr_1_66?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931367&sr=8-66&keywords=pregnancy+bathing+suit


https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Sphere-Womens-Maternity-Swimsuit/dp/B00BWXSCM2/ref=sr_1_76?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931367&sr=8-76&keywords=pregnancy%2Bbathing%2Bsuit&th=1


https://www.amazon.com/JoJo-Maman-Maternity-Swimsuit-X-Small/dp/B00YX932IQ/ref=sr_1_82?ie=UTF8&qid=1496931367&sr=8-82&keywords=pregnancy+bathing+suit

I was about to buy that one yesterday, but then I found this one for $10 cheaper and the only difference I could find was that it is black instead of being!

https://www.amazon.com/AZMED-Maternity-Pregnancy-Breathable-Support/dp/B073PBDWKN/ref=pd_sbs_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073PBDWKN&pd_rd_r=X7Q4J7JT5ZSDWJD05NKX&pd_rd_w=laZnj&pd_rd_wg=y2gb3&psc=1&refRID=X7Q4J7JT5ZSDWJD05NKX

So holding my belly also relieved a lot of of the same sort of pain, and this belt from amazon has been great for the 14 bucks it cost me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PBDWKN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The downside is that it does not work as well if you are squatting, getting in and out of a chair, or similar, although I have run in it and it worked well. I tried backsquatting in it, and it rode up to the point of being useless. It was fine if I was just sitting, but I don't really need support now while sitting. I'm 22w and fairly small, so if you're bigger or further along it might stay better.

I just got some a few weeks ago, maybe at 33 weeks and I do not regret it! My current size is on the smaller end of the spectrum for the size I ordered, so I think they should still be good for when my boobs get even bigger. I've started wearing them every day just because they're so comfy and now I realize how much my boob pain was directly attributed to my too small regular bras. I got these ones on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NL4RHMG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGSEHC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are great, even if you're not nursing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C9YLKC. They're somehow loose and comfortable but don't look loose and sloppy.

Cute! Thanks.

Amazon Link for those interested.

Baby Be Mine 3 in 1 Labor/Delivery / Nursing Hospital Gown Maternity,, Hospital Bag Must Have (L/XL, Amelia) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CL4HCXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8AX4BbF51Q934

I think at target. Here's one on Amazon: Mama Band, Belly Band, Black, Medium (Pre-pregnant Pant Size 8-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051NTHJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_25vAxbDTNJFSV best $10 ever

CAKYE Women's Maternity Nursing Bra for Sleep and Breastfeeding 3 Pcs/Pack (Medium/36B,36C,36D, Black/Deep Grey/Nude) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHZZTQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c1yOCb768C7DD

I had the same issue when I hit about 7ish weeks (? Not that terribly long ago but the details are already getting fuzzy lol) but I didn’t actually start gaining weight until I was into the second trimester, the bloat is real. This kept me in my regular jeans until I was 18 weeks, though a hair tie does about the same thing https://www.amazon.com/Maeband-Large-Midnight-Black/dp/B01MQII0LL

Since you're planning on nursing, definitely a large water bottle that you can drink from with one hand. I have this one and I had to fill it up every time I nursed my son. Also healthy-ish snacks that you can eat easily with one hand or in the middle of the night (I suggest trail mix, energy balls, granola bars, etc).

eta nursing sleep bras. I liked these ones. This is what you'll want to wear in the hospital, too.

I hated the normal fabric belly bands that I just stretched over my entire waist. Mine never seemed to stay up and didn't seem to work well. Once I switched to this it was a lot easier to extend the life of my normal pants. https://www.amazon.com/Maeband-Maternity-Belly-Band/dp/B01N9417XA

I got it here.

After using it these last 7 weeks, I can give it my utmost approval! I love this thing. The only caveat is that I'm on the smaller chested side; I fear that a bustier lady might find her girls popping out while side-lying.

Someone on reddit recommended these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J2XZ0C8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They're great and 100% cotton. Kind of cute? Highly recommend.

Maybe someone can correct me if they disagree, but I can't imagine a pack of these not being useful. They are all I wear, but even for someone who prefers a different style outside of the house, these are great for sleeping and stuff. (I don't ever go braless, because I want a bit of cotton to absorb any moisture, and my boobs are so huge now it just feels gross not to wear a bra.)

This was already suggested, but highly recommend maternity panties like these. I bought a pack when I first got pregnant with my son almost 3 years ago & after I had him, nothing else could compare for the first few weeks postpartum!! I’m having another baby in 2 weeks via CS & have ordered more already. I would highly recommend for post c-section.

Also, another good thing might be some mederma, or some kind of oil for her scar, once it’s healed. My friend gave me this stuff called Bio Oil & it’s greatly improved the appearance of my scar. Other suggestions would be chapstick. I forgot mine at the hospital & my lips got so dry & chapped after surgery.

Have fun, you sound like an awesome friend!! 😊

Get these in a size up (they run small). I live in them and got all the colors. I do not recommend the lace trimmed ones as the elastic has started to do that weird thing where it pops out in tiny bits.


[Amazon - Intimate Portal Maternity Undies](Intimate Portal Women Under the Bump Maternity Bikini Panties 5-pk Plain Multicolor XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXJKHB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1Omryb9G4YKC6)


Edit : idk if that link worked. Intimate Portal Women Under the Bump Maternity Bikini Panties 5-pk Plain Multicolor XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXJKHB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1Omryb9G4YKC6

Loose tank tops, definitely! I wore men’s T-shirt’s in a size up, nightgowns worked great for me at night. I also used one of these for my non maternity pants: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MQII0LL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2 and it was a godsend until I got too big for my regular pants

I ordered these: Nursing Tank Tops


tanks

And I just slide in bamboo breast pads

I live in these tanks

Intimate Portal Women Under The Bump Maternity Panties Pregnancy Underwear 5-pk Neutral Colors XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NF97H6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jNNpDbY1ST2JE

These are soooo comfy and I have the hugest bump and big thighs. They’re also super low in the front, so I feel like they could be good for c section recovery too.

I bought this pumping bra thing and I really like it for pumping at work. You wear a nursing bra, then this thing clips into the clips of your bra, so you don't have to change to a pumping bra or take off your shirt. Pretty convenient IMO.

Try this one or this one. I know the second one is a tankini, but it looks pretty modest, so I thought I'd include it. I had a tough time finding swimsuits that fit pre-pregnancy (size 16 with huge boobs, often end up needing to get different sized tops and bottoms), but I was extremely happy with this brand when I ordered it. Super comfortable, covers love handles and doesn't roll up, even though it's a tankini, and the top is actually pretty supportive without having an underwire. It's even pretty flattering I think. Got the blue and white striped one for myself.

Hey op, definitely agree on popping on over to r/abrathatfits to get your accurate size. I know I was wearing the wrong size for years lol. But since you seem to tolerate sports sports bras best there is a really good crossover maternity bra (no lace anywhere on any of these) on Amazon that you may wanna check out. I'm not pregnant or nursing but I love it because it's super comfy. There is an organic cotton/spandex variant (fits B-G cups). But if that ends up not being in your size range they also have a French Terry variant (fits B-I cups) that comes in a racer back style or a scoop back style. Good luck finding something that fits and doesn't drive you crazy :).

I have this pumping attachment that hooks onto my nursing bra. They're not made by the same company so it doesn't actually "snap" on but it stays fine. You can use one side to hold the pump and pull the other side down like you would a normal nursing bra. I've double pumped with it and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7KIDR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2PdWDb40Z43X6