It
goes without saying that your body will change during your pregnancy.
And it is not just the growing 'bump' that will alter, as you go
through the pregnancy you may find a lots of changes you don't
expect! Every pregnancy is individual and not all women will change
in the same way but most women find they need to reassess their
wardrobe.
The
first trimester is tricky, it's not advisable to go out and buy lots
and lots at this stage because the changes in your body have a long
way to go! You are also at the stage of your pregnancy where it is
likely that very few people know that you are pregnant, so you are
also dealing with trying not to 'look pregnant'.
While
you might not have a noticeable bump at this stage, many women
experience bloating which can make your clothes feel really
uncomfortable. Even though I could still fit into my regular jeans at
first, they felt like a torture device so I switched to some stretchy
jeggings, one size up for comfort (I preferred the high waist ones).
These can be bought fairly cheap and come in handy post pregnancy
too. Leggings are another good option as they can bought cheaply, and
can be worn under long tops and give support under dresses.
Another good tip is to buy some cheap stretchy maternity bands, which you can use to get a bit more wear out of your non maternity jeans and trousers without having to go out and buy more. They help hold your trousers up without you having to do the button up and cost a fraction of a new pair of trousers.
