Panties... Whats the difference?

amberj04 · April 2011

What is the difference between maternity panties and regular panties? Is it necessary to buy them or just a personal preference? Thanks! : )

Beckypooh09 · April 2011

I never wore maternity panties so I don't know the difference but I'm pretty sure you'll be fine without them! Smile

iteachk · April 2011

The maternity ones are way more expensive.

I never used them.

pettycrocker · April 2011

I just bought the reg. bikini cut panties that sit under your belly... They've been good, and comfy

laurynfaerie · April 2011

I tried two things, a pack of maternity panties, and just going up a size with my regular ones. I prefer the up a size ones. The maternity ones are not super comfy IMO

JeepersWife · April 2011

I would not buy maternity- I like the hip huggers from VS. At this point I have not gained any weight in my butt/thighs so they fit just fine!

SarahPLiz · April 2011

I'm going to be the weird one here. I normally don't wear any at all because I don't see the point (except if I'm wearing a skirt, which is not too often).

I bought maternity panties because I figured the thongs I own are not going to be sufficient for pads after birth. Also, I have to go to all these doctor appointments and I don't want people thinking I'm gross, and there is this new nasty discharge that I don't want on my pants. I got a 3 pack from Motherhood on sale, and they are sufficient.

Mereou12 · April 2011

They're a marketing gimmick, really. They may be cut a little bit lower, but they're just an overpriced version of what you're already wearing.

I stick with good ol' cotton Hanes in a size bigger when I'm pregnant. Serves the same purpose for 1/4 the cost.

starskristen79 · April 2011

I am planning on buying some regular underwear one size up today.

italnprncss78 · April 2011

Mrs Castillo:
I just bought the reg. bikini cut panties that sit under your belly... They've been good, and comfy

Me too, but I buy 1 size larger.

Nita2603 · April 2011

My MIL bought me a pack of maternity panties - I thought I wouldn't need them and didn't wanna spend the money. I have to say....they are SO SO comfy, though. Just awesome!!!

vernab · April 2011

I like the maternity panties. I have some Gap ones, that are so comfy! More butt coverage, they don't dig at all, very comfortable. I plan on getting some more.

Mereou12 · April 2011

lisajay09:
Mereou12:

They're a marketing gimmick, really. They may be cut a little bit lower, but they're just an overpriced version of what you're already wearing.

I stick with good ol' cotton Hanes in a size bigger when I'm pregnant. Serves the same purpose for 1/4 the cost.

Clearly I am the Maternity Panties Advocate here.

Maternity underwear actually has a larger front panel to cover more of the belly. They aren't meant for small bellies, they are meant for big mama 3rd tri bellies, otherwise they just look and feel awkward.

I was referring to the bikini style maternity panties. I've actually never seen the full size style with a panel, just bikini or hipster styles.

jenkanne · April 2011

I wear regular boy-breif cut panties from VS - and I am quite short so they come half way up my belly. I find they are "rolling down" on me this past 2 weeks

lol