Womens Maternity

Shopping for clothes takes on a whole new level of complexity when you are pregnant. Not only do you have to guess ahead to how big all parts of your body will be in the months ahead, but you need to plan for different seasons as well. It's one thing when you buy a pretty dress for summer and know you can wear it for the next few years but when you are maternity clothes shopping, your window of wearing a new item may only for a couple of months unless you know for sure you are going to have many children in the coming years. Also, maternity clothes can receive a lot more abuse than your average top or dress as you are continuing to stretch it out more each day you wear it with an increasingly bigger belly.  Chances are, there may not be a lot of clothes left in your wardrobe by the time you have your baby that you even want to recycle for another pregnancy several years down the road. With this in mind, you may want to target some good basic maternity clothes that will carry you across several seasons to maximize your purchases. Here are a few suggestions:

 

Any good American girl needs a good pair of jeans. If you are newly pregnant, you may want to postpone this purchase with a BellaBand that will allow your pre-pregnancy pants and shorts to fit a bit longer by unbuttoning the top button and even unzipping partway as the BellaBand fits around your hips and tummy and will hold the pants in place without anyone knowing your secret. The BellaBand can also be worn on pregnancy pants that are bit big and need more support – this is particularly useful after you have your baby when you are not quite ready to squeeze into your pregnancy jeans, but don't want to show off a postpartum belly or have your maternity jeans fall off.

 

When you are ready to buy maternity jeans and maternity pants, buy a little bigger than would fit you at the moment. You will be surprised how much bigger your belly and even hips will get in the coming months. A jean or pant that fits perfectly at 4 months of pregnancy will probably be on the tight side in another month or two down the road. Also, look for a very comfortable fit across the belly. There are so many belly styles to choose from in maternity pants today, some that fit under the belly, some over and some across. When you try on your maternity jeans or pants, try to sit down and get up several times. Lean over and pick up something and try jogging in place. These are the movements that will tell you the true comfort level of the jean and how it fits around the belly. Some lowrise maternity jeans look great on when you first pull them up, but after bending over a few times you realize they may not stay up so well and wearing a belt is not an option. Also, the bigger your belly is, the more likely a super low rise jean or pant will slide down if the belly support is not sufficient.

 

Tanks and tops that have built in nursing bra support with nursing access are extremely useful for pregnancy and beyond. Not only are these types of tops nice and cool to wear for the hotter months, they can be layered effectively in the fall and winter months and worn after the baby for nursing. The tip to buying fitted tanks during pregnancy, is to go a little bigger or looser than normal if you are buying early on in your pregnancy. Not only will your belly get bigger in the coming months, your bust will continue to grow and your rib cage will expand. After you have your baby and your milk comes in, you will probably achieve another cup size of growth if you plan to nurse. Although as your milk supply settles in after 6 weeks or so, your bust size should go down a bit, but your will still be bigger than pre-pregnancy until your baby is weaned.  Bravado, the nursing bra brand, has come out with a Nursing Bra Tank with very good built in bust support and easy to access strap buttons for pull down nursing access. The cotton material is very stretchy and even comes in a super soft organic blend. This bra tank can easily be worn through the first two trimesters of pregnancy due to the stretchy material and then again after the baby is born for postpartum wear and nursing clothes.

 

In general when shopping for maternity tops, look for styles that are extra long and have plenty of belly coverage as well as stretch. There is nothing that is more annoying than having a belly skimming maternity top when you are 8 months pregnant and when you are not in the mood to show off your belly to the world – particularly if this time happens to be during the colder months! Also, a top that is long enough can be worn after the baby postpartum until you slim down. After all, there probably isn't a woman in the world who wants to show off a postpartum belly in the weeks or even months following the birth of their child!

 

Maternity tops that can double for nursing tops after the baby are always a good investment. Cross over styles are easy to wear and usually very flattering for both before and after the baby and have easy nursing access. Look for styles with ¾ sleeves that can be worn comfortably anytime of the year and dressed up or down.

 

Styles that are versatile for both maternity and postpartum as well as those that are made for all seasons will get you the most wear out of your maternity clothing investment. Make sure that you actually like the styles that you buy and that they are comfortable against your skin since we all know that the clothing we reach for the most in our closet are those that we like the best and feel the most comfortable on, particularly when we are pregnant!

The weather is warming up, Spring is in full swing and Summer is just around the corner. Your body is changing daily and you aren't sure what to buy next when compounded by seasons changing and long summer months ahead. Here are a few suggestions on some must-haves maternity clothes to get you started out in style this season without breaking the bank.

Everyone needs a versatile casual dress for summer. When the weather is hot the last thing you want to pull on is a pair of hot denim jeans or long pants. A casual sundress or tank dress can do wonders for your wardrobe and beat the heat come summer. Majamas Sleepy Dress is an excellent choice for an all around versatile tank dress that can be worn anywhere and is a great nursing clothes item for access for after the baby is born. You may like this dress so much you'll want to have it in several colors. If there is a cool breeze, just layer this dress with a fitted demi cardigan or light wrap.

If you need to step it up a notch for a few dressier occasions such summer weddings or maybe your wedding shower, take a look at Maternal America's new line of summer dresses this season. To start with the Flutter Crochet dress is a show stopper! This dress was a best seller last year due to the wonderful fit and style, so Maternal America has brought it back again this Spring in a beautiful sea mist color. Another pretty sea mist color dress is Maternal America's Front Tie dress. This dress is so versatile, you can wear it out for a casual summer day, to the office or dressy to a wedding or your baby shower. Another Maternal America style dress to check out is their Magenta dress. This dress is a classic tank style dress with rutching across the bust and shoulder straps which adds a pretty accent. This is another dress that can worn both dressy or casual with a killer color for warmer months.

Aside from dresses, another must have for any expecting mom is a good pair of maternity jeans. Maternal America has a new Megan Jean that is a relatively light weight denim and is super stretchy. This jean looks like a million buck with expert fading and 5 pocket pockets style. However the best part about this jean is the fit. The legs are wide and slightly bootcut without being too exaggerated, and the panel is wide, supportive and subtle. You will also want to wear this jean after the baby as a transition jean!

Another great jean that looks and fits like a high-end designer jean and even more moderately priced is Mama Black's Celebrity jean and Cha-Cha jean. These jeans are cut exactly alike, even with the same back pocket design, the only difference is the Celebrity jean is a darker blue dye than the Cha-Cha. So, depending on your wardrobe preferences, pick the color you like best. Both of these Mama Black jeans fit like a dream along with a lot of stretch. Unlike the Maternal America Megan jean, they hug your curves with a mild bootcut and moderate rise. The elastic waistband is very comfortable and functional while being relatively short, so people will not even suspect you are wearing maternity jeans.

If you are not a "shorts" person, a great alternative is gauchos or crops or even a Bermuda short which hits at the knee. You will be a lot cooler with a pant alternative that is not full length to your feet for the hot days of summer. Japanese Weekend makes a Crop Cargo Maternity Pant in Khaki that will go with anything and fits comfortably below the belly. Juliet Dream also has a very tasteful Bermuda Pant that comes in White, Stone or Rosemary which is a great alternative to "short" shorts and can be dressed up with a nice top. If you are looking for even more casual, check out 1 in the Oven's French Terry Capris in Baby Camel. These lightweight capris are so comfortable, you will want to throw them on everyday and sleep in them too!

Another necessary addition to your summer wardrobe, are maternity tees and tops. The place to begin your search for amazing maternity basic tops and tees for reasonable prices is Shade Clothing. Shade's Baby Tee and Cap Sleeve Tee will hug your body in style. These tees come in solid colors and are extra long and extra stretchy to allow plenty of room for your growing tummy without riding up. Once you try one of these fitted tees, you will want one in every color! Maternal America also makes a very stylish ribbed cotton Cap Sleeve tee with a scoop neck in a variety of colors. Although you will pay a bit more for this tee, it washes and wears very well and has a beautiful neckline that can be dressed up with a nice pant. Also, you can layer any of these tees in cooler weather, so they are worth their moderate investment.

Finally, the last must-have is a maternity swimsuit. Even though you may not be a big lap swimmer, chances are you will find yourself near a body of water sometime this summer and would like the option of jumping in. Prego Maternity makes the best fitting maternity swimsuits in town and has a number of great body styles to choose from including the Babydoll, Halterkini, Tankini and maternity bikinis. Prego's suits are designed to stretch with your changing shape and flatter your maternity figure. Most of Prego's are reasonably priced.

So, go ahead and buy yourself a pretty dress, some versatile maternity tees, a couple great pairs of jeans and capris and, last but not least, an awesome maternity swimsuit to kick off your summer season in style!

Summer is fast approaching, so now is the time to begin shopping for maternity dresses before the pickings are slim. If you have been pregnant for more than a few months, you doubtless have some good basics, but you may not have begun the dress hunt yet. Late spring and early summer is definitely the dress season so many with graduations, weddings, outdoor parties, not to mention baby showers! You will most likely find you could easily use a few choice casual dresses for those hot summer days, an occasion dress for a wedding or shower and maybe a few versatile office dresses.

The biggest advantage of maternity dresses in summer is that they are easy to wear and non-restricting, cooler than pants, and can really flatter your maternity shape and allow you to feel 100% woman! Here are a few top style picks for summer maternity dresses:

The Wrap Maternity Dress
Summer is packed full of long hot days and with your body temperature rising and increasing pregnancy weight gain, you will want to cool off in something easy to wear and very comfortable. In terms of easy to fit and timelessly stylish, there is nothing better than your basic wrap maternity dress. Japanese Weekend makes a classic Short Sleeve Collar Maternity Dress in both a solid navy and black in a jersey fabric. This dress can easily transition from the office to out to dinner or can be worn as a casual weekend dress. Another great wrap dress is JKU's short sleeve Wrap Maternity Dress. This versatile V neck wrap maternity dress is similar to Japanese Weekend's, only minus the collar and with an adjustable front tie. JKU's Wrap Maternity Dress comes in a beautiful dusk blue solid color in a super soft and stretchy Rayon/Spandex blend.

The Maternity Sundress
There is no better time to buy an awesome sundress than when you are expecting. Sundresses are so easy to wear and allow you to bask in the sun without sweltering in the heat. The Maternal America Embroidered Dress in cool mint is an understated yet beautiful sundress that can be worn for everyday casual or for a special occasion. This dress hangs beautifully on your figure and does not wrinkle. The garment dyed mint color is accented by floral embroidery throughout and the ruffle detail allows a casual elegance and effortless beauty that is only enhanced by your pregnancy. On a similar theme, Juliet Dream's Embroidered Maternity Dress is a versatile lightweight cotton paisley pattern sundress. This dress has that casual summer sundress feel with adjustable tie shoulder spaghetti straps, tube smocking and ruffle hem which hits a bit above the ankle. This is another great example of a maternity dress that be worn extremely casual or even to a wedding.

The Transition Maternity/Nursing Dress
If you are due during the summer and hope to get more mileage out of your summer maternity dress investment, choosing a dress that can be worn during and after your pregnancy is a good idea. Majamas, a label that specializes in nursing and transition fashions, has a number of great choices. Their Praline Maternity/Nursing Dress does not look like a maternity or nursing dress but is designed for both. This dress has a fun kaleidoscope pattern with a stylish black accent band above the hem. The pretty cap sleeve with V neck style is flirty and cool for summer and the front cross over design easily doubles as a nursing dress. It's stretchy rayon/poly/lycra blend will stretch with you during your pregnancy and spring back into place for wear after you have your baby.

The Sleepy Nursing Dress is another great transition wear dress by Majamas. This dress has been around for years and is a favorite for expecting and new moms everywhere. The Sleepy Dress is a tank style dress, with built in bust support which is also nursing bra friendly. This dress features a cross over front design for nursing and the hem hits just above the knee. This dress can be worn casually or accessorized for a more formal occasion. The cotton/lycra blend allows this dress plenty of stretch so that it can also be worn during pregnancy. The Sleepy Nursing Dress is such a popular dress that it comes in many different colors and patterns including a beautiful merlot and twilight as well as classic black.

So whether you are looking for a few choice office dresses, a casual summer sundress, or a some versatile transition wear dresses, there are some great pickings out there! A few pretty and easy to wear summer maternity dresses will make your summer even more enjoyable while you are expecting.

Many first time moms often think that once they have their baby they can just slip back into their pre-pregnancy wardrobe after a week or two. Not so! In fact, post-pregnancy clothes shopping can be a little trickier than maternity clothes shopping because this time you do NOT want to look pregnant! Also, if you plan to nurse your baby, functionality in tops and dresses becomes a key element in choosing your post-pregnancy wardrobe! Here are a few suggestions for some top picks in nursing dresses and nursing tops to make shopping for nursing clothes a little easier.

Majamas Sleepy Nursing Dress

This dress has been a bestseller for years to nursing moms across the country. What's so great about the Sleepy Dress is that you can wear it as a nightgown, as lounge wear, out to lunch or dinner or even to a special occasion with the right accessories! The cotton/lycra blend is thick enough that it does not look like lingerie when you wear this dress out of the house and it is very comfortable and stretchy. The cross over tank style design of the dress allows easy pull down nursing access for your baby as well as bust support. This dress can also be worn with a nursing bra for extra bust support outside the house. In cooler weather, just layer with a demi-cardigan, wrap or sweater for new look. The Sleepy Dress comes in many colors including new merlot and twilight for this spring and summer season. Many women get one in every color and continue to wear this dress long after their babies are weaned!

Japanese Weekend's Convertible 3 Piece Maternity and Nursing Dress

Even if you are still pregnant, this dress is one to get for "during and after" wear. Japanese Weekend is known for their super versatile convertibles styles which can be reversed and mixed and matched for up to 8 different looks and functions for both maternity and nursing. This season's white on black Sleeveless Floral 3 Piece Convertible Dress can be reversed and attached to the demi cardigan for a stunning solid black empire waist maternity dress or nursing dress. It can also be unbuttoned at the waist to be worn as separates - demi cardigan and reversible skirt. The combinations are endless and all can be worn for both maternity and nursing. You will find yourself grabbing this dress/skirt/cardigan for the office, out for dinner or even to a wedding - and maybe in the same day! Perfect for all occasions and well worth the reasonable investment!

Japanese Weekend Cross Over Maternity and Nursing Top

The cross over style top is a perfect choice for both pregnancy and nursing. Japanese Weekend makes the best cross over top on the market today with a wide variety of color options to choose from. This top provides the perfect stretch and de-emphasis for a postpartum belly while doubling as a great maternity top as well. The ¾ sleeves is perfect for all seasons and can be dressed up or down. The crisscross design in the front allows for very discreet nursing access without revealing anything to anyone else in view. Japanese Weekend makes this style top in both a stretchy lightweight jersey material and soft organic bamboo fabric.

Majamas Jake Top

If you are looking for something more casual and cool for the summer that can be worn for both maternity and nursing, the Majamas Jake top is a great choice for a versatile stylish nursing top. The Jake Top is a new style out by Majamas this season that comes in both funky tulip print and chic solid latte. The tank straps are bra friendly while the top does offer built in bra support. This top is designed for nursing with pull down straps that cover the bust while allowing easy nursing access for your baby. The extra long length and side ruching stylishly cover your postpartum belly while allowing enough room and stretch for pregnancy wear. This nursing top can be dressed up or down or even layered with a shrug or wrap for the office.

Once you find a brand that you like for nursing wear, you will doubtless find other styles that you like and wear within that brand. Both Japanese Weekend and Majamas are high quality and exceptionally made lines for stylish nursing tops, nursing dresses and nursing pajamas to make your transition from pregnancy to motherhood seamless, comfortable and all the more enjoyable!

1. Choose stretchy fabric.
Buy clothing with a lot of stretch but that fits snuggly around the belly and your curves. Wearing bigger maternity clothes may sound comfortable and practical, but clothes that do not hug your figure will actually make you look bigger than you are and you may be mistaken for overweight rather than pregnant. Choose clothing that emphasizes the parts of your that are not expanding - such as ruched sleeves to show off your arms, cropped pants or skinny jeans if you have trim legs.

2. Buy tops with ruching designs.
Ruching is when the fabric is gathered on the sides with elastic in a stylish way to fit snuggly and stretch with your body as it expands. This type of styling is perfect for maternity because it actually trims down your silhouette and allows you to look pregnant and sexy at the same time. Ruching at the sides allows a snug fit over the belly and ruching at the bust also allows for an attractive fitted look with room for expansion.

3. Try leggings.
Leggings which used to be so taboo after the 80s are back in style and so much better than they ever were. Today's leggings come in all colors, lengths and fabrics for any season- there are cropped leggings with lace, leggings with ruching detail below the knee and leggings that hit ankle length for the colder months. Today's leggings come in all different colors and styles, so choose a good weight legging for the weather with a lot of stretch and pair with a tunic, longer maternity top or sweater. Best of all leggings are super comfortable for maternity and can fit either below, across or over the belly depending on the style you choose.

4. Show some skin.
By showing a little skin, you can show you are still sexy when you are pregnant. Pregnancy is not a time to hide behind your clothes and cover up your whole body in shame. Be proud and show off your new curves. For many women this is the first time they can experience some cleavage, so take advantage of this life changing event and try out some new necklines. Scoop necks, cross over style V necks and sexy maternity tanks and tubes are all popular styles in maternity tops today, so now is the time to try out some new looks with your new enhancements!

5. Dress with color.
Although everyone likes black and denim, don't get stuck in rut with all neutrals for 9 months or you will tire of your maternity clothes very quickly. Instead, mix it up a bit with some pastels and bright tees and tanks for summer and a colorful sweater or two for Fall and Winter. After all, if you already have a lot of neutrals, chances are your colorful items will mix and match very well with your existing wardrobe.

6. Be Decorative.
Every wardrobe needs a few decorative accents to keep it interesting. It's important to invest in a few fashion items with color so you can keep your maternity wardrobe interesting. Try some ruffled trims or embroidered tops and tunics to mix up the fabric a bit. Beaded accents on a halter top can make an otherwise ordinary looking top take on new life. Pick some items with some decorative detail you really like and you will find yourself reaching for them in your closet when you want jazz it up a bit. Small details such as fashion pieces with a styling detail can make pregnancy an even more enjoyable time.

Many first time moms often think that once they have their baby they can just slip back into their pre-pregnancy wardrobe after a week or two. Not so! In fact, post-pregnancy clothes shopping can be a little trickier than maternity clothes shopping because this time you do NOT want to look pregnant! Also, if you plan to nurse your baby, functionality in tops and dresses becomes a key element in choosing your post-pregnancy wardrobe! Here are a few suggestions for some top picks in nursing dresses and nursing tops to make shopping for nursing clothes a little easier.

Majamas Sleepy Nursing Dress

This Majamas nursing dress has been a bestseller for years to nursing moms across the country. What's so great about the Sleepy Dress is that you can wear it as a nightgown, as lounge wear, out to lunch or dinner or even to a special occasion with the right accessories! The cotton/lycra blend is thick enough that it does not look like lingerie when you wear this dress out of the house and it is very comfortable and stretchy. The cross over tank style design of the dress allows easy pull down nursing access for your baby as well as bust support. This dress can also be worn with a nursing bra for extra bust support outside the house. In cooler weather, just layer with a demi-cardigan, wrap or sweater for new look. The Sleepy Dress comes in many colors including new merlot and twilight for this spring and summer season. Many women get one in every color and continue to wear this dress long after their babies are weaned!

Japanese Weekend s Convertible 3 Piece Maternity and Nursing Dress

Even if you are still pregnant, this dress is one to get for "during and after" wear. Japanese Weekend is known for their super versatile convertibles styles which can be reversed and mixed and matched for up to 8 different looks and functions for both maternity and nursing. This season's white on black Sleeveless Floral 3 Piece Convertible Dress can be reversed and attached to the demi cardigan for a stunning solid black empire waist maternity dress or nursing dress. It can also be unbuttoned at the waist to be worn as separates - demi cardigan and reversible skirt. The combinations are endless and all can be worn for both maternity and nursing. You will find yourself grabbing this dress/skirt/cardigan for the office, out for dinner or even to a wedding - and maybe in the same day! Perfect for all occasions and well worth the reasonable investment!

Japanese Weekend Cross Over Maternity and Nursing Top

The cross over style top is a perfect choice for both pregnancy and nursing. Japanese Weekend makes the best cross over top on the market today with a wide variety of color options to choose from. This top provides the perfect stretch and de-emphasis for a postpartum belly while doubling as a great maternity top as well. The ¾ sleeves is perfect for all seasons and can be dressed up or down. The crisscross design in the front allows for very discreet nursing access without revealing anything to anyone else in view. Japanese Weekend makes this style top in both a stretchy lightweight jersey material and soft organic bamboo fabric.

Majamas Jake Top

If you are looking for something more casual and cool for the summer that can be worn for both maternity and nursing, the Majamas Jake top is a great choice for a versatile stylish nursing top. It is a new style out by Majamas this season that comes in both funky tulip print and chic solid latte. The tank straps are bra friendly while the top does offer built in bra support. This top is designed for nursing with pull down straps that cover the bust while allowing easy nursing access for your baby. The extra long length and side ruching stylishly cover your postpartum belly while allowing enough room and stretch for pregnancy wear. This nursing top can be dressed up or down or even layered with a shrug or wrap for the office.

Once you find a brand that you like for nursing wear, you will doubtless find other styles that you like and wear within that brand. Both Japanese Weekend and Majamas are high quality and exceptionally made lines for stylish nursing tops, nursing dresses, maternity sleepwear and nursing pajamas to make your transition from pregnancy to motherhood seamless, comfortable and all the more enjoyable!

Although most people think of shopping for maternity swimwear in the summer only, when you are pregnant you may suddenly find that it is a good idea to do your shopping early. Since swimming has been deemed by doctors as one of the best forms of exercise for expecting women, having a swimsuit that fits you correctly and one that you like is important. Afterall, who wants to go swimming if they don't like their swimsuit?

Many people take that last couples vacation when expecting their first child. If you plan a couples' getaway some place warm, you will probably want to throw a maternity swimsuit in your bag. If it's the winter or spring months you probably will not find much of a selection, if anything available in swimwear at your local maternity store. Your best bet for selections is probably online. Here are some great new swimsuit fashions available now that you can chose from:

Halter Styles are always very popular and flattering to many body types. Prego Maternity has some super cute new halter patterns out this year. The Hippie Chic Sweetheart is a cute pastel paisley pattern with a supportive built in cinched bra with lightly padded cups and a pleated center for plenty of belly expansion room. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly with a matching pattern.

Prego's Flower Power Tie Halter is already a hot bestseller! This fun patterned 2 piece suit has a popping flower pattern with beautiful colors of aqua, green, yellow, lavender and dark purple. The top has a empire waist sash front tie which gives a super flattering look for pregnancy. There is enough belly coverage for all nine months of your pregnancy. The bikini bottoms are a matching fabric and fit under the belly.

If you are looking for something a bit more Retro/Modern, check out Prego Maternity's Retro Dot Hipkini. This halter style top features a large oval geometric pattern against a chocolate backdrop. The bikini bottoms are solid chocolate brown with adjustable cinched side ties. This suit is a very flattering style for almost all body types as the bikini has an adjustable bottom and the halter straps are also adjustable and offer good bust support.

If you are looking to get more of a tan but don't want to bare your belly. Check out Prego's Tiki Strapless Mini in red. This beautiful Hawaiian patterned suit covers the hip and bottom while giving a you a flattering silhouette. The strapless top fits securely and has built in bust support with molded pads and a removable halter string for around the neck.

If you are ready to flaunt your belly or looking for maximum sun exposure, then Bellabumbum's 2 piece halter bikini is for you. This pretty maternity striped bikini comes in both mandarin and aqua colors. This maternity bikini offers more bust coverage and a very comfortable below the waist elastic belly band with an adjustable side tie.

Also, don't forget to complete your beach outfit with a flattering maternity swimsuit cover-up. Maternal America's Tunic Swimsuit Cover-up features a V neck empire waist design with back sash tie. This tunic cover-up hits mid thigh and is the perfect swimsuit accessory. You also wear this tunic casually or layered with a tank, it comes in solid white and black.

So, invest early in a swimsuit that suits your tastes and hit the pool as soon as you can!

Winter is here and and soon it will be spring is here. It may seem like a while but it is not as long as it seems to find a maternity swimsuit that you love. Also, you don't want the pressure of waiting until the last second before going on a spring vacation to find maternity swimwear. Here are some ideas for new styles for this season which are already at stores today:

Maternal America has some adorable halter style tankinis in prints and solids this season. The Maternal America Josie Tankini is simply adorable. This sun garden print Halter style top comes with matching under the belly bottoms with adjustable side ties for the perfect fit. This style is flattering on many different body types and the adjustable halter and side ties make it a perfect maternity suit that you can tie to fit you throughout your pregnancy.

In a totally different halter style, Maternal America's Jenni Tankini is a colorful and festive print for pure fun in the sun. This halter top features a center tie ring and a very supportive and flattering bustline. The bikini bottoms have adjustable side ties to fit your changing shape.

If you are not quite brave enough for a bikini but still want to show a little belly, check out Maternal America's Flutter Halterkini. This halterkini has an optional halter tie to the top, so it can also be worn strapless with the halter strings bowed in front. The tankini part of this suit features a slightly see through mesh that criss-crosses across the belly. This style is perfect for the woman who wants to wear a bikini but not totally show her belly. The mesh is so light and breezy that it feels like a bikini. This style comes in black, papaya and a festive carnival print.

As for bikinis, check out Maternal America's Jill Boy Bikini. This adorable style features the same halter top style as the Flutter Halterkini, just minus the flutter (or mesh tankini that covers the belly). This bikini really does show the belly. The boy shorts fit comfortably under the belly and just skim the top of the thigh with total bottom coverage. The Jill Boy Bikini comes in pretty solids, like this season's delicious Fruit Punch color and fun patterns like, "Flower Power."

If you are looking for a suit that you can wear before and after your pregnancy, then consider Belabumbum's Nursing Tankini. This sweet style features a front bow tie and discreet nursing access from under the empire waist style top. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly and are super stretchy to hug your curves throughout your pregnancy and beyond. This style comes in both hot pink with a lighter pink front tie and solid black.

If you need a classic one piece bathing suit to take you through your pregnancy and actually allow you to swim laps in the pool then take a look at Prego Maternity Empire Tank suit. This maternity swimsuit is made with super bust support and wide adjustable straps. This suit stretches to fit your curves without stretching out of shape. This is also a great suit for water aerobics or mommy and me classes with toddler.

Beach goers will enjoy the Prego Strapless Mini styles as you can get a nice tan across the shoulders without strap marks but still have some superb bust support in your suit. In addition to the classic basic colors of black and chocolate, Prego is offering a tropical print called First Bloom which offers a blend of black and white with a pink blossom. Women particularly like the mini because in addition to a flattering fit across the chest and over the belly, the mini offers coverage over the hips and bottom to give your expecting figure a very flattering and more elongated shape. The strapless mini also comes with an option string halter tie that can be attached for extra support for swimming if you like.

So whatever your maternity swimsuit style preference, there are some pretty solids and prints out on the market this season with these premium quality brands in maternity fashion. Remember the early bird gets the worm, so start shopping early this season while the pickings are best!