Motherhood Size Guide

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.

When you gain weight in pregnancy, two things will happen: (1) you will gain weight in your waistline and (2) your hips will shift apart slightly.

If you are a size medium today, buy maternity leggings in that size. A maternity legging accommodates a growing belly by adding fabric in the waistband using ruching, creating a hammock for your belly.

We get it. But you aren’t just going to need maternity clothes for six months — it’s actually a period of 18 months.

Sizing up will result in pants that fit in the waist but look super baggy in the legs. Think of your maternity journey like running a marathon — you want gear designed for the distance.

With the AFTER9 legging, you actually get firm back support built-in, plus front support with the softer foldover panel that enables a growing belly with a soft shell to help support it along the way.

A solid bra needs three main features:

• Adjustable underbust — your torso will expand and contract throughout pregnancy and nursing.
• Nursing clips — gets you to your boobs seconds faster, which matters with a screaming baby.
• Adjustable straps — to accommodate boobs that are constantly filling and emptying with milk.

Look for a brand that offers a conversion kit so you can use the bra beyond your maternity journey.