Name: Embrace Maternity Leggings
Brand: After9
SKU: LE1000011
Price: 157.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

Perfect to run a 5k or chase a toddler

Fits during & after pregnancy

OEKO-TEX® fabric, means no nasty chemicals in our clothes

Color — Black

Black

Size —

Size chart

AFTER⁹'s maternity and nursing activewear garments stretch and adjust in the right places. This means you don’t have to buy a garment to fit a future size. You can fit yourself right now.

NURSING BRAS | LEGGINGS | TOPS & HOODIES

MATERNITY LEGGINGS

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All of our maternity leggings are a standard fit and a 7/8^th length. Focus on your waist, hip and inseam measurement to ensure a proper fit.

MATERNITY LEGGINGS FIT CHART (INCHES)

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Waist	24-26	26-28	28-30	30-32	32-34
Hip	34-35	35-37	37-39	39-41	41-44
Inseam	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5
Lululemon comparable	2-4	6-8	10-12	12-14	14-16
GAP comparable	XXS-XS	S	M	L	XL

MATERNITY/NURSING TOPS

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For a tighter fit, size down. For a relaxed fit, stick with your standard size.

MATERNITY/NURSING TOPS FIT CHART (INCHES)

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Bust	32-33	33-35	35-37	37-40	40-42
Waist	25-27.5	27-29.5	29-31.5	31-33.5	33-35
Hip	34-35	35-37	37-39	39-41	41-44
Lululemon comparable	2-4	6-8	10-12	12-14	14-16
GAP comparable	XS	S	M	L	XL

NURSING SPORTS BRAS

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Our bra cup sizes are made disproportionally bigger compared to the band and come with an extender, as we recognize the torso grows and shrinks in the motherhood journey.

Your under bust measurement is the most important measurement followed by your cup size. Our cup sizes are almost consistent across sizes, which is why we don’t require a bust size for fitting. If you are larger than DD, please sign up for our email list and we will notify you when our DD-G variation becomes available.

NURSING SPORTS BRA FIT CHART (INCHES)

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Under Bust	27-30 inches	30-32 inches	32-34 inches	34-36 inches	36-39 inches	39-42 inches
Cup Size	A to C	B to E	C to DD	D to DDD	D to E	DD to G

COMMON FAQs WE RECEIVE ABOUT SIZING

When do I need to buy maternity clothes?

When do I need to buy maternity clothes? It’s a question we get all the time. We also get the first-time mom (FTM), who says, “I’ve managed to go almost my whole pregnancy without maternity clothes, I’m at 30 weeks, why do I need them now?

Mama, in the span of 9 months, your body will change more than a man’s will ever in his lifetime. Is biology sexist or what?

Below are a list of our favourite maternity clothing shopping questions, which we hope will help make your journey easier.

I’m only in my first trimester, how will I know my leggings will fit later on in my pregnancy?

When you gain weight in pregnancy, two things will happen to your body: (1) you will gain weight in your waistline and (2) your hips will shift apart slightly. It is a common misconception to think when you put on 30-50 pounds of weight, that will be spread around your body.

What does this mean? If you are a size medium today in your clothes, you should be buying maternity leggings in that size, where they fit you perfectly in your legs and belly. If a maternity line has done their job right, you should only have one size of legging during pregnancy and after.

Typically, a maternity legging will accommodate a growing basketball by adding fabric in the waistband using a sewing technique called ruching, which gathers the fabric. This creates a type of hammock for a growing belly, which only spreads apart with more mass within it.

All maternity clothes are ugly. Can’t I just get away with sizing up in my Lululemon Aligns?

We get it. You don’t want a whole new wardrobe for such a short period of time. But we hate to break it to you: you aren’t just going to need maternity clothes for six months. It is actually a period of 18 months, as it takes the body time to come back to itself pre-baby.

Sizing up works for that period of six months, but even then, a pant probably won’t fit correctly. It will fit in the waist but look super baggy in the legs, since it’s not designed for what’s happening to your body. You’ve got legs that are one size and a growing basketball in your waistline. Regular pants can’t accommodate this because they don’t have the extra fabric in the waist to do so. This means sizing up will result in pants that slip and are uncomfortable.

Also, if you think you can wear your existing pants that are super stretchy. That won’t work either. You’ll end up stressing the fabric and worn enough times like this, it will just wear out and won’t fit postpartum.

Think of your maternity journey like running a marathon. You’d want a fresh pair of runners full of air for that and runners designed for that distance. Same with leggings. You want leggings that have a maternity functionality built in.

Do I need a waist trainer or belly bandit?

Many women find with the extra weight they are putting on in their bellies, they need additional support around their lower back and front area. Hence buying some sort of belly wrap. With the AFTER9 legging, you actually get that firm back support built-in. In addition, you have front support with the softer foldover panel in the front, so it enables a growing belly with a soft shell to help support it along the way.

Bras – my boobs are changing shape everyday. How can I buy a bra that will last my pregnancy and postpartum journey.

A solid bra built to last your maternity & nursing journey will have three main features: (1) Adjustable underbust (2) Nursing Clips and, (3) Adjustable straps.

A sports bra you can’t adjust in the underbust isn’t’ recommended since your torso will expand and contract, and you might find it very challenging to get in and out of it otherwise.

Your sports bra should have nursing clips full stop. You can use pull down cups, but this is an additional barrier to feeding since you have to stretch fabric over your boobs to access the nipple. A bra with nursing clips will get you to your boobs seconds faster, which helps with a screaming baby.

Adjustable straps. You want your straps to have adjustability in them to ensure they can accommodate boobs that are constantly filling and emptying with milk. For instance, in the morning, pre-first feed, you might be full of milk and want your straps shorter to give you added support and lift. After that feed, you may not require them to be so hoisted, and want the ability to loosen them.

If you want a bra that will last beyond maternity, look for a brand that offers a conversion kit or does the conversion for you, so you can always use that bra down the road.

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XXX-Large

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Our ultra stylish maternity leggings with built-in back support replace the need for a maternity belt, or a little black dress, giving you a look that's perfect for a workout or a night out. The best part: you can wear them AFTER!

Why you'll love them:

They don't scream maternity when you're not pregnant. Saaay what? Our ruched front panel expands as your belly does, but lays flat when you don’t need the extra room. (So they don’t look like maternity wear at all, )
Performance back panel not only provides back support, but keeps keeps the waist from doing that annoying slip-down thing, even with a phone in the pocket. (Damn right it’s got pockets.)
Made in our Cloud9 fabric
Your size: your pre-pregnancy size (saaay what?). That's right, these maternity leggings are made to grow & shrink with you, no size guessing or wardrobe replacing required.

Pair them with a matching AFTER9 nursing sports bra and motherhood might just feel as effortless as those moms in your feed make it look.

We offer free shipping on orders above $125 in Canada and the U.S. We want you obsessed. If you're not, returns are free. Need more details? Find them here.

Cloud9: 74% Polyamide (Nylon), 26% Elastane
A classic black nylon spandex knitted in the heart of Italy, Cloud9 is silky smooth on the outside, and brushed on the inside for supreme comfort and breathability all day long. 100% squat-proof.

Classic: 85% Biodegradable Nylon, 15% Spandex
Our former Canadian-knit spandex, which has a cotton-like hand feel. Not 100% squat-proof.

These leggings fit true to size with a forgiving waistband. They are a 7/8 length. If you are under 5'5, they fit just above the ankle. If you are over 5'5 they trend approximately 3-inches above the ankle.

This legging is available in two fabrics, both are made of nylon spandex. Cloud9 is the newer version of our classic fabric. The Classic fabric has a cotton-like hand feel and is Canadian knit. Our Cloud9 fabric is Italian-knit and has a silky-soft scuba hand-feel, and is extremely opaque. Both are extremely breathable. If you're a fan of the squat test, we highly recommend the Cloud9.

Best washed in an AFTER9 laundry bag for longevity.

Wash cold, hang dry.

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WORTH IT?

The AFTER9 promise

1. You can wear us AFTER. All of the little details in our clothes enable a perfect fit no matter what stage of motherhood you're in.

2. Full on support. Every garment is built with medical grade support to help you feel lifted in all the right places, especially your belly and boobs.

3. Wear us anywhere. We are not your home clothes. Throw on a blazer, heels and this activewear can take you from work to your workout.

Our Process

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 28 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 25 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

96%would recommend this product

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Chantal K.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
They stay up!
These maternity leggings have plenty of stretch for workouts, while holding snug to your body so they don’t ride down. I initially purchased cheaper maternity leggings, but found I needed to pull them up every few minutes (which was very annoying). These leggings are so much more comfortable and don’t have that issue!
Sizing- I was a size 6 pre-pregnancy and got a size small in the leggings. I am sitting closer to a size 8 now in my hips and thighs- if I were to gain more weight in these areas, I think I would have needed a medium.
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Michelle P.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
10/10
Incredible maternity leggings - I also have the lululemon aligns for comparison. While I like my lulu's there is almost 0 support on them. My after9 are a more supportive fabric and the BAND AT AT WAIST IS INCREDIBLE. They are comfortable, look great, and actually support your back and bump.
I plan on buying another pair for my pregnant friend - they're worth every dollar ( although again they've very comparable in pricing to lululemon, not going to break the bank)
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Rebecca H.
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 months ago
Comfy Leggings with Back Support
Love the texture of the leggings and the built-in back support, just really comfy. Since it fits really well, I can wear it under my pants to double the layer in colder days and wear it as is in warmer days. Also love that it is locally made in Canada which is pretty rare these days.
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Carmen M.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Wanted to love 'em
Gotta start with saying that these leggings are really well made and have excellent stretch. I waited a really long time to receive these leggings due to shipping issues and material shortages (I think) but this company was excellent with communication and reassurance. I bought my pre-pregnancy size, but by the time I received them at 8/almost 9 months pregnant, there was no hope of fitting into them. Shoulda sized up! Hoping maybe at some point after these 9 months I'll be able to fit into 'em <3 Much love to Liv and her team who are all-around excellent.
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Hi Carmen, we know that leggings ordered during Black Friday 2024 took a while to recieve. Please email us so we may resolve your sizing issues and get you to 5 stars!!!!
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Gabriella B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Best postpartum leggings!
I’ve only had the opportunity to wear these leggings during my postpartum stage, and they’ve been incredible. After two C-sections, my lower back and core are still weak, so I really appreciate the extra support they provide during workouts. They’re comfortable, look great, and I love how they offer gentle compression that helps support my stomach. These leggings have been exactly what I needed to feel more stable and confident as I continue my recovery.
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