How Many different sizes of maternity clothes did you go through?

Mary F: How Many different sizes of maternity clothes did you go through?
I’m 13 weeks pregnant and already need some maternity jeans. But I know I will get bigger, and need additional sizes. I’m hoping to limit the number of times I buy maternity clothes. Just looking for guidance from you ladies who have gone through this process.

Answers and Views:

Answer by N3RD
get some nice sweats, and a couple pairs of jeans in bigger sizes. or go to consignment shops, etc.

Answer by Vr
My entire pregnancy I’ve worn the same maternity size. They are supposed to “grow” with you.

Answer by Baby #1!
I started in small maternity clothes and ended in mediums. I have gained 40lbs in my pregnancy. I was a size 4 prepregnancy.

Answer by MrsRolfe17
I have been buying maternity clothes since the 8th week if my pregnancy. I seemed to have popped as soon as I got pregnant, or thats what it felt like! From what I have gathered every women grows at a different rate so its hard to tell how many times you will need to buy new clothes, I have already gone up two sizes and I am only 15 weeks along! I have a feeling it wont be the end of my growth either!! Alot of the women that I talk to say that they didn’t need to buy that many outfits and once they popped they didnt get much bigger. So I guess its really all up to how your body reacts and how big you grow! Either that just buy maternity clothes that are a little big now, and everntually you will fit into them! 🙂 Good Luck!

Answer by NicoleGwenn
I was 120 pounds when I got preggers and started out in a size small maternity…around 15 weeks. I’m 34 weeks now and I’ve gained almost 40 pounds and I wear a size medium maternity. I will not need to go to large at all. Some small things still fit me too. I bought a lot of stuff on ebay and at consignment shops knowing that ‘hello, we wear this stuff for what, 5 or 6 months’! You can find good deals on ebay and at consignment shops. Ebay you obviously can’t try the stuff on so make sure you ask size and measurement questions if it’s not already there for you. Good luck!!

Oh, and the ‘belly band’ works fabulously too! It’s a cloth elasticy band to hold your pants up while you wear them un-buttoned. It just looks like a layered shirt to everyone else. You gotta get one of those. It’ll definitely help you stay in your regular clothes longer! =)

Answer by bumpfashion
Hi there,

If you choose your clothing correctly and you gain most weight in your belly you can wear the same size throughout your pregnancy. However, some types of bands are not comfortable later in pregnancy. Also, Jeans do not always feel comfortable in the last few weeks of pregnancy, but I have had the best results with Maternal America jeans lasting the entire pregnancy, and also Olian black over/under the belly pants lasting the entire time. Check out this site: .
Good luck!