Maternity and nursing jumpsuits: how to choose and buy
A jumpsuit that grows with the bump
A maternity jumpsuit differs from a regular one: it has no stiff waist, and the straps adjust so that the line over the hips and bump does not press. Dungarees, which are trousers with a bib and straps, can often be worn from the second trimester almost to the end of pregnancy, changing only the top underneath.
On BlaBlaPrice you don't look for sellers: they answer your request in the chat. You describe the style, size and stage of pregnancy, and in the offers you see the price, the terms and delivery. It is free for the buyer.
What to put in your request
- style — full jumpsuit, dungarees, denim, linen, sporty;
- for nursing — whether you need access: wrap, zips, buttons at the chest;
- size — your usual one before pregnancy, height, bust and hip measurements;
- stage of pregnancy — the week you will wear it;
- season — summer, mid-season, warm;
- fabric — denim, linen, cotton, jersey;
- condition and budget.
Example: “I'm looking for new maternity denim dungarees, size M, 25 weeks, for summer, with nursing access. Pretoria, budget up to R 400 courier delivery.”
Details people rarely ask about
Height matters as much as size: in a full jumpsuit a torso that is too long or too short means the armhole pinches or, the other way, the seam drops too low. Ask for the inner leg length and the distance from shoulder to waist. Straps with ties or buttons let you adjust the fit.
A practical downside of a full jumpsuit is the toilet: taking it off takes a while. That is why many expecting mums choose dungarees or a model with buttons at the sides. For nursing look for a wrap at the chest or a zip, and check that you do not need to take the straps off.
A summer jumpsuit in linen or thin cotton breathes better than denim but creases. Denim dungarees hold their shape and look neater, but are heavier in the heat. Check that the buttons on the straps are sewn on firmly, since on the bump they take a load.
How to compare offers
Compare on the same parameters: fabric composition, length, strap adjustment, whether the denim has elastane. Pay attention to exchange terms, because the fit over the bump is hard to judge without trying on. BlaBlaPrice shows the best-value offer first, with seller reviews next to it.
Sellers can see where they stand among the others and may lower the price or offer faster delivery. More on the “How it works” page.
Under a jumpsuit, T-shirts and vests go well. For something different, look at jeans or trousers and leggings. More in “Maternity wear”.
