Maternity swimwear: how to choose one and buy it at a good price
Beach, pool or water aerobics
Choose a maternity swimsuit for the activity. For the beach, any comfortable two-piece or one-piece will do. For the pool and water aerobics, you need a sturdy, well-covered suit in chlorine-resistant fabric. An ordinary beach suit gets thin and see-through after a few swims.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need once, and sellers send offers in the chat: the model, the sizes in stock, the price and the delivery. It is free for buyers, and only the seller you choose sees your phone number.
Types of swimsuit
- Tankini: a top and bottoms sold separately. It is the most comfortable option during pregnancy and for nursing after the birth;
- One-piece: a wrap or ruched style that supports the bump, ideally with stretchy sides;
- Two-piece: high-waisted bottoms that cover the belly, or low ones that sit under it;
- Water aerobics suit: sporty, with strong seams and firmer bust support.
What to put in your request
- type of swimsuit: tankini, one-piece or two-piece;
- size: your pre-pregnancy size, plus bust and under-bust measurements;
- week of pregnancy, because the belly and bust grow unevenly;
- nursing: whether you need easy access;
- purpose: beach, pool or water aerobics;
- colour and brand, if you already know them;
- budget.
Example: “I need a navy tankini for water aerobics, size L, 28 weeks pregnant, with nursing access. Tampines, budget up to $38 courier delivery.”
Fabric and cups
For the pool, polyamide with elastane is best: it dries fast and keeps its shape. Check for a lining, and ask whether the wet fabric turns see-through. Soft cups without underwire are better, because your bust changes during pregnancy and wires can press.
The belly grows fast, so do not buy a snug suit in the early weeks. Side ties you can adjust are even better. Washing in cold water and not wringing it out will make the suit last longer.
Compare offers carefully
Ask whether you can exchange the suit if it does not fit, because swimwear is often non-returnable for hygiene reasons. Check the size against the maker's size chart and ask for the garment's measurements. BlaBlaPrice shows the best-value offer first, and sellers can see where they stand among the others, so they may lower the price or ship faster.
For workouts, also look at shorts and maternity and nursing underwear. There is more in the “Maternity wear” section, and the “How it works” page explains the service.
