Maternity Bottoms | Leggings, Pants, Joggers, Shorts

Life doesn’t stop when you are pregnant. And neither should you! However, you will likely need to make adjustments to support your changing lifestyle throughout maternity. Whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, your mobility, style, and regular routine might need a little tailoring.

One easy way to enhance your transition into maternity and early parenthood is to equip yourself with the right clothes for life’s activities. The right bottoms can help you feel supported and confident and ready to take on the world (or at very least, the invitations to the baby shower).

The Key to comfort

Being comfortable in your body is a major priority throughout maternity. While comfort starts internally, it certainly helps to care for your external, too. You only insist on the most supportive people in your life, and your clothes are not exempt from this rule. So, it’s time to pull it together, wardrobe.

Starting with wardrobe basics, like pants, will prepare you for reliable comfort during your next adventures. Options that prioritize daily comfort can be found in the form of cotton, linen, elastic waistbands, and even drop-crotch stitching, as featured in the iconic Isla Pant.

As your baby grows and your body adjusts to a new weight distribution (and the baby’s enthusiastic kicking sessions), having pants that move, stretch, and hold space for your changing body is essential!

The Key to Style

Just because comfort is your number one priority doesn’t mean style can’t also be your number one priority. Your joy and self-worth will not be sacrificed!

You’re already giving up that extra glass of wine and roller coaster amusement park — no need to go the route of 24/7 sweatpants if you don’t want to. The body undergoes so many changes during pregnancy, from stretch marks to a nearly doubling of blood volume. Some things, though, like your style, can stay consistent.

Loving your look can help things feel more normal in your new normal. Classic clothing like denim jeans and trousers are made in maternity fits and will keep your wardrobe fun and fresh.

Staying Healthy and Self-Care

No one is saying that you need to be training for a marathon during those nine months (or any time after that at all). But, if your doctor gives you the thumbs up, staying moving and active can help boost your physical and mental health.

Plus, getting out and about is a great excuse to chat with your new mom friends about what preschools (or colleges) you are looking at your little one, and it’s a great excuse to show off your cute bike shorts at spin class.

Exercise during pregnancy can help to reduce varying levels of discomfort: like back pain, constipation, and even the risk of gestational diabetes. While exercising during pregnancy might be different than you’re used to (lower impact walking, yoga, or pilates), the clothes you wear don't have to be. Style is style.

Maternity wear today includes leggings, joggers, and even shorts! Whether you’re more inclined to take a walk in the sun, dance in the rain, or meditate indoors on a mat instead, be gentle with yourself, mama. Maternity wear today includes leggings, joggers, and even shorts! Whether you’re more inclined to take a walk in the sun, dance in the rain, or meditate indoors on a mat instead, be gentle with yourself, mama.

The Bottom Line

Not everything is in your control during maternity, but choosing the right clothing to keep you active, comfortable, and confident is! You can find and use the perfect bottoms for any occasion: from the workplace to a workout class, and even an evening at the movies.

If you tailor your wardrobe to reflect both your physical needs and stylistic desires, you will experience more freedom and confidence through your pregnancy.

Sources Exercise During Pregnancy | ACOG Body Changes During Pregnancy | Live Science "Crazy Things That Happen to Your Body During Pregnancy" | Parents