Slay it in Style - Everything You Need to Know About Maternity Leggings

So you are pregnant. Congratulations! The confirmation of your pregnancy might immediately send you running to buy maternity leggings. You may have been scrolling past many maternity and mom fashion blogs even when you had just started to plan for a baby. After all, with so many options at hand, it's easy to be wooed. Unlike the mothers of the 60s and 70s, today's moms want to flaunt their baby bumps. With so many fashion and celebrity icons showing off their baby bumps in style, why should you be left behind?

That being said, it's not really a compulsion to buy maternity clothes as soon as you are pregnant. Every pregnancy is different, and when each body starts showing also depends on several reasons. If you asked around you, you'd find that most expecting mothers opt for maternity clothes at different stages of their pregnancy. As a general rule, most women begin to show at about 20weeks, that is, about 4.5 months. It further depends on the woman's age, body type, weight, number of kids in utero, and first-time mothers. First-time moms usually begin to show a little later than the others.

When Should I Buy Maternity Leggings?

Frankly, it depends on you. There are no hard and fast rules in this. If you can misuse your pre-pregnancy leggings to fit your current body then, good for you. If not, then we have a couple ideas to help you make a move. Here goes -

• Trying to fit into your regular pants makes you feel bad about your body.
• You are watching too many YouTube tutorials on how to keep your button from flying open.
• You can only see the top of your tummy.
• You dream of Spandex always.

If any or all of these points resonate with you, it's time to switch to maternity leggings. Or, if you see a cute pair of maternity leggings on sale, definitely go for it.

How to Find the Perfect Pair of Maternity Leggings?

Leggings are probably the trickiest and most sought after piece of maternity clothing in a pregnant mom's closet. The reason is that they are SO hard to find. If you thought finding the perfect pair of leggings was challenging as it is, looking for the best maternity leggings online is like, well, pretty darn hard.

So to save you from the endless searching and fretting, we have done a quick rundown of the types of maternity leggings down below. These pants will not only be your best friends through all of the pregnancy but are made to stick even a couple more months after the baby arrives. We assure you investing in these essentials will make you a lot happier.

Types of Maternity Leggings

1: The Over the Belly

These are high-rise pregnancy leggings featuring a belly panel to cover your baby pump completely. If you prefer to wear an underbelly style, you can fold down these panels, for instance, in warmer months or when your stomach feels itchy.

Why we like them - They are super soft and expand and mold to your body as the pregnancy progresses. These are also the most comfortable during the third trimester when the bump is so big it tends to push down your pants.

2: The Under the Belly

These are low-rise leggings that do not have a belly panel. True, it does not give the same back support as its over belly counterpart, but they are great for someone used to wearing low rise leggings or jeans all their life. Comfort reigns supreme when it comes to maternity wear.

Why we like them - These are great for going out because they don't have any visible waistline. Team it with a long casual t-shirt or button-down shirt, and you look put together. If you don't want to wear denim or trousers to the office anymore, these should be your go-to. Plus, they are suitable both during and after the pregnancy.

3: The Mid-Belly

These pants made with a mix of cotton and Spandex are incredibly stretchy and sit at your natural waistline. They are perfect for going on walks or your prenatal yoga class.

Why we like them - These have a relaxed fit, and every expecting mom knows that comfort is always better. It doesn't feel like peeling the flesh off the bone when you take these off at the end of the day. They may or may not have a drawstring enclosure, but we prefer the drawstring variant for the secure fit it provides.

There you go! Finding the perfect pair of maternity leggings doesn't seem so mindboggling anymore, does it? Let us know which ones are your favorite. Happy shopping!