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But at a certain point, the bump could no longer be ignored or easily contained. I also wanted support and stretchier options to accommodate my seemingly ever-expanding hips and butt. Enter the options below. Each one of these kept me comfortable all the way through my third trimester .
All of the maternity leggings below have over-the-bump waistbands. While there are options with elastic side panels that sit low on your hips, I personally found those to be uncomfortable once I reached the third trimester . For every option, you should take your pre-pregnancy size unless otherwise noted. So if you were typically a medium, you should still be a medium in maternity-land.
There are also varying levels of compression, and what works for you is totally personal and might change. Around week 35, I started dealing with a decent amount of ankle- and calf-swelling , which usually got worse after I worked out. As a result, I appreciated leggings with a higher level of compression . You might luck out—edema doesn't come for us all—and perhaps you'll want even less compression at the end.
If you plan to work out regularly and it's in your budget, I'd highly recommend investing in two pairs of maternity leggings: one pair for the gym and one pair for everything else. But you do you! Read on to find your perfect pair. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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