random question and yes, I realize this could get interesting

MLSprague · July 2014

Have you or do you plan on buying maternity underwear? If you are, what style do you suggest?

CatLadyTX · July 2014

I did ok with regular underwear last time around. I eventually went up one size, but stuck with my normal brand and style.

HeyStVincent · July 2014

Wait. Wouldn't you have to buy maternity underwear toward the end? Don't you get a little bigger?

HeyStVincent · July 2014

TNorth03 said:

No but I plan on needing bigger ones! Just personal experience... Regular cotton bikini style. I like the ones from Gap.

Ahhh, I see. Yeah, you could just go bigger.

DronkeyGal · July 2014

Not buying "maternity" underwear - just a size or two up. I lost 60 pounds over the past few years and never threw away my "fat underwear" so I've been wearing that. They are all cotton high-waisted briefs that you buy in a six pack from target or walmart. They hit right below the belly button and help me feel like they're holding in my tummy.

Oem617 · July 2014

Not worth it in my opinion. Like others said I just got a bigger size. And I didn't spend alot of money on them.

Mommy2CB · July 2014

I stayed in my same size. I am one of those people who only gain in the tummy though! I am not sure if people typically go up a size?

smcniff · July 2014

I voted no because I didn't know this was a thing. Boy do I have a lot to learn. Also, what is different about maternity underwear?

jaztastic · July 2014

I have no idea what maternity panties are

thegoodpotato · July 2014

I just buy cheap cotton Hanes in a size large.

easton2131 · July 2014

I'm too lazy to buy underwear. all mine are boy shorts or Brazilian (cheeky) so there comfy. I don't even wanna look at a thong lol

Neary2011 · July 2014

I wore regular underwear for my entire pregnancy and didn't go up a size, just wore them lower.

kittyj25 · July 2014

I bought them w/ last pregnancy and thought they were SO much more comfortable. I definitely will again.

Irishcurls · July 2014

jaztaz1 said:

I have no idea what maternity panties are

Hi. We can't stay friends if you use the word panties again. Kthanksbye.

Elmo1414 · July 2014

I bought some last time. They were super comfy but were purchased more just because I needed some new underwear.

mommy510 · July 2014

My underwear size never changed. There were one or two that didn't fit as well, but I've always had hips so I didn't get any wider. As long as your underwear is below your belly, you should be fine. I recommend getting some cheap cotton undies for after you give birth. The mesh panties the hospital gives you are WONDERFUL, but I was still bleeding long after those were gone.

WanderingA · July 2014

I didn't even know maternity underwear was a thing and this is my second baby...

With DD my belly was pretty high so I stayed the same size in underwear.

HerHighness · July 2014

I'm supposed to wear underwear?

kdhuling · July 2014

I didn't even know there was such a thing as maternity underwear. I guess that shows how much of a FTM I am. But I'll probably just go up a size or two in my usual style like other posters suggested.

mahalo3 · July 2014

I didn't even know these existed.

Mom2DrG · July 2014

I had a few pair when I was pg with DS. Not sure if I will buy more but I plan to enjoy the ones I have.

drose8721 · July 2014

I put yes because I already bought a 3 pack with my first pregnancy. I mostly had underwear that was teeny from high school and college and I just wanted to feel comfy. (plus my butt did get bigger with the pregnancies!) I bought regular low-rise. They are stretchy, comfy and cute design. I liked them.

Sarmouse · July 2014

When I saw these at Motherhood Maternity with my 1st pregnancy I thought they were just a ploy to get pregnant women to spend more money. But they had a sale and I tried some. They were super comfy! I only bought a few pairs and postpartum I just used regular cotton ones sized up.

kittyj25 · July 2014

I bought them w/ last pregnancy and thought they were SO much more comfortable. I definitely will again.

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rhapsody11 · July 2014

I have invested a decent amount of money in hanky pankies that are one size fits most and they are low cut and thongs. I think I will be fine through my pregnancy, but I am a ftm and if I need to, I will happily buy the maternity undies!

Lydiasmommy0715 · July 2014

Yes because I bought a three pack with my first but barely wore them, but this pregnancy for some reason I'm already finding them more comfy than even my larger boy short cut undies. I'll probably just find some regular low rise undies for more though the maternity ones are pricey and I like them under my belly right now. I'm so bloated that anything across my belly is uncomfortable.

smg2302 · July 2014

I bought them last pregnancy. I went to a maternity store an naively bought everything they told me I would need. Regular bikini underwear do the same thing. I would definitely invest in some granny panties for post partum.

rawor · July 2014

I didn't even know there was such a thing lol

mandamerlot · July 2014

Motherhood maternity has these low rise hipsters that are the BEST undies I have ever worn. I got them as a gift from my DH in my stocking for Christmas when I was pregnant with my dd and I went back and bought every colour they had- even post pregnancy I still loved the way they fit and looked. A small v-cut in the front was super flattering!