Comments on: When should plus size women start wearing maternity clothes?

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:23:59 +0000

You should wear what makes you comfortable!!! I had to start wearing some maternity clothes around 14 weeks (just didn’t like anything tight around my belly!). I felt silly wearing the maternity clothes b/c i didn’t really show yet, but i wanted to be comfortable. Oh, and i bought most of my clothes from ebay, i was able to buy in lots that had a variety of sizes so i had clothes to grow in! Good luck and be comfortable!
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32 weeks with my first

By: mommy_2_liam

mommy_2_liam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:47:59 +0000

You can wear them whenever you want. I am plus sized and I found that I could buy elastic waisted pants a size or 2 bigger than I needed and Shirts a size or so bigger from teh plus sized store. I also lost weight when I was pregnant. Just keep shopping in your regular plus sized store...its cheaper.
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By: Danielle M

Danielle M — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:40:59 +0000

Wear what's comfortable! You don't want to restrict the baby. Also, maternity clothes are very flattering! I feel my best in maternity clothes!
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By: Kelly s

Kelly s — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:22:59 +0000

I would go with maternity clothes if you are comfortable in them. I wear them and they are very comfortable. I would try Lane Bryant or Just My Size. They are made specifically for plus size. I'm 13 weeks and haven't gained weight either. In fact i have lost 20 but not from trying and before that I lost 45 pounds before pregnancy. . Even though you do not gain weight your child is still growing. You are going to still have pregnancy weight some even if you do not gain weight, your baby is. I love wearing maternity clothes and if you are uncomfortable in regular clothes get stretchy pants. I get them 2-3 sizes to big. It gives me room to grow. Try maternity jeans that have the band high at your waist so it looks like regular clothes. I love maternity shirts because most of them show you are pregnant. I am a size 18 and 200 pounds now. I was 275 right before pregnant. They checked and I had what is called hypothyroidism. Once I got on medication my weight started getting lower and lower. I've always eaten healthy, no McDonalds or any kind of fast food. Upon occasion a 6 inch sub that my hubby usually has to eat, fruits and veggie and less than a serving of meat daily, I eat bread but don't go crazy with it. My doctor suggested me eating 100 more calories than my normal intake. I am active and live a healthy lifestyle. I think once you lose weight you notice being pregnant a little more. It's wierd, you would think it would be opposite. But, I find I love wearing maternity clothes because they have room to grow in. Most of the time even if you do not gain weight your hips start spreading, you may gain more water weight and several other things. As long as your doctor says everything is okay then it is fine. But as for clothes, go with what is most comfy for you. Also, I would get stretchy things such as stretchy pants and stretchy shirts.
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By: autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net

autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:36:59 +0000

I generally stick to my husbands t-shirts and eleastic waist pants lol. I started out at 230lbs this pregnancy and have managed to gain only 10 lbs so far Somehow my button pants from before I was pregnant still fit me this time around (I’m 32 weeks)… not quite sure what that’s about though. Anyways, I generally have 3 or 4 nice maternity shirts and maybe a pair of nice maternity slacks. It just always seems so silly to me to buy clothes I’m only going to wear for 5-6 months.
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4 daughters: 6 1/2, 5, 1 1/2, and 32 weeks (coming soon to a hospital near me).

By: Neldy

Neldy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:52:59 +0000

I felt the same. Who cares what people think. Enjoy your pregnancy and show it off. I started wearing maternity clothes at about 13 wks. I am not a plus size but I am bigger. Then again I am on my 3rd child so I got big a lot faster then before.
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By: Ashley M

Ashley M — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:24:59 +0000

You can wear maternity clothes anytime you feel comfortable wearing them.
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By: mystic_eye_cda

mystic_eye_cda — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:34:59 +0000

Wear maternity clothes when you need them. I didn't need them until 7 months.
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By: mommy2be in march!

mommy2be in march! — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:56:59 +0000

i didnt have to wear them until i was 25 weeks. And the mommy of 3 or what ever is extremely wrong. Thin mommies normally take longer to show (like i did and many of my friends) because the uterous has never stretched before. Every woman is different. You need to wear the maternity clothes when ever you feel uncomfortable in your reg. clothes
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By: Carol L

Carol L — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:59 +0000

I’m a regular size 14 and am 17 weeks pregnant. I understand about feeling strange buying maternity clothes, but truth is – you gotta be comfortable. I’m trying to buy as few clothes as possible since I’m hoping to lose weight after the baby. I go to the cheaper stores and don’t spend more than $20 on tops or pants. (Usually I find stuff around $15.) But, I also bought a nice black dress for $45, I figure I’ll wear it a few times during the pregnancy. I don’t know about you, but my doctor told me that I should only gain about 20-25 lbs in the whole pregnancy. So, by keeping that in mind I shop. I don’t know if you work outside the home, but if you don’t then you can probably get away with sweats and t-shirts, which are always easy to find at the cheaper stores. Even if you outgrow the clothes you buy, remember that you will still need some clothes for a little while after you have the baby, before you start losing the weight.
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