We are putting together a four part guide for all your maternity closet must-haves. Becoming a first time mom can be pretty overwhelming, so we’ve put together a list of some key pieces that will help you look and feel great throughout each trimester of your pregnancy.

First off, we highly recommend that your first maternity purchase be the Bella Band. Ditch the rubber band trick as that can get pretty uncomfortable throughout the day and invest in a Bella Band. When your pants are getting a bit too tight, slip the Bella Band over the unbuttoned and/or unzipped waistband. VOILA! This will allow you to wear your normal pants for a little longer prior to transitioning into the world of maternity bottoms.

*Offered in white, black, and lace

Our second suggestion would have to be a good stretch mark prevention cream by Bella B.  Some people say that stretch marks are luck of the draw, but honestly, I’d rather be safe than sorry.  A good prevention cream is the Tummy Honey Butter, but if you already have stretch marks we suggest the Tummy Honey Cream for stretch mark fading. Don’t forget to grab the Silk & Honey to moisturize the rest of your body.

Our third suggestion is a cute thong by Hanky Panky that says “MOM TO BE”. This would be a great way to tell hubby that you are expecting.  If you’ve never worn a pair of Hanky Panky panties before, we highly suggest you try a pair. They are comfortable, cute, and don’t ride up like other thongs.

Our fourth suggestion is a good bra. Not only will your tummy be growing, but so will your breasts. We cannot express how important it is to invest in a good bra. We’re loving the BelaBumBum Serena Soft Cup Bras because of the flexibility offered in the sizing. They will transition into nursing bras and the lace adds a nice feminine touch.

*Offered in black and nude

Last, but certainly not least we have the Ingrid & Isabel camis. These camis are the perfect layering piece to wear throughout your pregnancy. They are great for the first trimester when your non-maternity tops are getting a bit too short.  As your belly grows, they will stretch over your bump without riding up. As we said, they are the perfect piece for everyday wear under your shirts and we are guessing you won’t want to give them up post pregnancy.

*Offered in black, white, pink, and brown

This concludes our first trimester must-haves for your growing bump.  Check back with us next Monday for our second trimester must-haves. We hope this series will be helpful to you while building your maternity wardrobe.

Feel free to email us at info@xpectingmaternity.com if you have any additional questions.

Question: What was your maternity ‘must-have’ item that you couldn’t live without?