Maternity and nursing wear: how to choose comfortably and at a good price
First, the stage and the season
Pregnancy changes your size quickly, and each trimester has its own needs. What is comfortable at 12 weeks can be too tight a month later. So it makes sense to buy things that will last longer and not to buy a lot at once: with an adjustable waist, a stretch panel for the bump and a cut that suits feeding after the birth.
The section covers a full wardrobe: dresses, trousers and leggings, jeans, outerwear, as well as lingerie, swimwear, tights, and clothes for home and sleep. There are also support belts for the bump.
What to put in your request
- What you need — a dress, jeans, jacket, hospital set, lingerie.
- Stage of pregnancy — in weeks or trimester; whether you also need clothes for feeding.
- Your pre-pregnancy size — and current measurements: bust, waist, bump, hips, height.
- Fabric — cotton, viscose, jersey; soft, no skin irritation.
- Construction — a panel under the bump, elastic, ties, hidden openings for feeding.
- Season — summer, winter, light; for example, a winter jacket with a panel for the bump.
- Style and colour — office, casual, festive.
- New or used — used items in good condition can be good value.
- City, delivery and budget.
How to compare offers
On BlaBlaPrice, sellers of maternity wear reply to your request in the chat themselves: what they offer, the price, available sizes, photos and delivery terms. BlaBlaPrice compares the offers and shows the one with the best value first, with reviews of the seller next to each. Sellers see where they stand among the others and can improve their terms.
Check which stage the model is made for: some items fit from the first to the last week, others only for the end. Ask about stretch, the fabric composition and whether you can exchange the size. For things you will still need after the birth, check that there is a feeding feature.
How to save sensibly
- Take basics (leggings, tunics, shift dresses) in neutral colours that are easy to mix and match.
- For a short period look for used: pregnant women often wear things for only a few months.
- Don't buy the whole wardrobe at once, because your shape changes, and it is better to add as you need.
- Lingerie and swimwear for pregnancy are better bought new.
What to take to the hospital and for the feeding period
For the hospital people usually take a nightdress or a robe with a convenient opening, post-delivery underwear, socks and slippers. For feeding you need tops, dresses and T-shirts with a wrap or hidden openings. If you are still pregnant, choose things that will suit you after the birth too: that way the wardrobe lasts longer.
Common mistakes
Buying “to grow into” something too big, because it is uncomfortable right now. Taking tight, stiff fabrics that press on the bump and cause discomfort. Forgetting the hospital bag: the nightdress, robe and underwear for the maternity ward should be comfortable and practical. Also don't ignore your doctor's advice about compression tights or support belts: they are chosen individually.
For everyday items outside pregnancy, see women's clothing. Your contacts are hidden: only the seller you choose gets them.
