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If you are going to be swimming or to the beach when you are pregnant, the one piece of clothing you will want is the maternity swimsuit. You may be able to wear your pre-pregnancy swimsuit for a while but after some months. It’s just not going to fit right and you may look like some Hollywood movie start wearing a regular bikini because they are in denial that they are pregnant.

 Here are six suggestions when buying a maternity swimwear.

1)      Look for something that is extra stretchy especially in the stomach, chest and hips. Your chest size will increase so you will need the extra room. Make sure that you have enough support in the bust though. Prego Maternity Swimwear has suits with a high Lycra content which is what you need. Make sure you hand wash and never through in the dryer high Lycra clothes. It will destroy the Lycra and make the items look like they belong to your husband.

2)      Look for suits with adequate bust support if you are larger up top. Suits with wide shoulders straps and are adjustable are particularly helpful. The higher the swimsuit back or even with an added bra-like clip support in the back will help to support you more in the bust. Even if you are already big up top, your bust size is also likely to increase up a full cup size when you are pregnant. Maternity swimwear with a bit of padding in the cup will smooth out your shape and hide unwanted sights when it gets wet.

3)      If you are a bit hippier, look for a bikini that ties on the side. This works well if you are different sizes on the top and the bottom.

4)      One-piece maternity swimwear is great if you are doing regular swimmer. By far, the most supportive and a great option for the pool, whether it is lap swimming or water exercise, is the Empire Tank by Prego Maternity. Remember that regular halter or tank style swimwear won’t provide the necessary support for active motion.

5)      Remember to get some swimsuit accessories. Cover-ups are a great fashion item and something you will like to throw on when you get out of the pool or return from the beach. After you have your baby, you can even use the cover-up for a great piece of loungewear.  Look for cover-ups by Maternal America or the up and coming ones by Prego Maternity. They often double as great maternity tunics. Also, think about board shorts that can be worn over bikini bottoms.

6)      Buy your maternity bathing suit early in your pregnancy. Make sure you order a little bigger than you need. It doesn’t need to be so big that it falls off or sags in the water. You also need to make sure it has enough bust support so it should be a tight fit up top. You are most likely going to start filling in the extra space as your pregnancy progesses.

Lastly, be sure to try on any swimsuit before you go on holidays. Your body changes rapidly when you are pregnant so the suit that fit you months ago may not fit you in the present.  It an awful way to ruin your vacation when you find out that the clothes you have brought along no longer fit.

Make sure you allow plenty of time before the trip to make the actual purchase. Many brick and mortar stores don’t carry a large selection of maternity swimwear and you may need to order on line. Also, there are few places that stock maternity swimwear (or any swimsuits, for that matter) year round. Ordering online will take at least a week to arrive without special shipping by Fed-Ex. Be sure to check the return policy before buying online. Many online stores do not accept back undergarments and consider bathing suits the same, unlike other pieces of maternity clothes. Also, you may need to exchange to a different size or style and will need to allow for that time too.

Try not to let the idea of wearing a maternity swimsuit prevent you from going to the beach or the pool. Be confident in your new body and find a suit that will flatter your figure and style. In the end, you will definitely enjoy it!



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The one clothing item that no longer works for you once you are pregnant is your pre-pregnancy swimsuit. You will definitely need new maternity swimwear. No matter how stretchy or forgiving your suit may be (or your thought it was), if it is not made for maternity chances are it will not fit you for more than a few weeks into your pregnancy. The belly minimizing styles that most regular one piece suits now cleverly use to suck in your belly is the last style that your doctor would recommend for an expecting mom to wear! Fortunately for you, there are a lot of great maternity swimsuits out there that can comfortably fit your changing body through all stages of your pregnancy and actually flatter your figure!

Prego Maternity Swimwwear specializes in maternity swimsuits for expecting moms and offers a wide variety of styles and patterns from serious one piece swimsuits, like the Empire Tank to the modest but cute BabyDoll styles to the sassy tankinis and hipkinis and the bare the belly maternity bikini. Many other upscale maternity designers are also branching into swimwear styles that are hip and fashionable, so there is no reason to shy from the pool or the beach!

The first step to finding your perfect maternity bathing suit is too look for the style that best flatters your shape. Figure out what your priorities are in choosing a suit in terms to fit and support: bust support, more room in the hips or bottom, covering the belly or letting a little peek out, a serious swim or water aerobics suit or a frolic at the beach or lounge poolside suit? Determining your fit goals and your most likely use of your suit, be it serious swimming or wading along the beach, helps narrow down what selections to consider.

If you are buying online, look carefully at the product descriptions or call the customer service number to review any questions you have on the fit of the suit. Some brands run bigger than others and some use more lycra for better stretch. Ideally you would like a maternity swimwear to have about 20% lycra so it can be used throughout your entire pregnancy. Suits that have the best bust support typically fit higher in the back, have wider adjustable straps and less cleavage. Typically maternity halter tops do not offer as much support as tanks unless they fit higher across the bust. Some halter suits have ruching across the front of the busts to offer better fit and support. Also look for suits that have padded cups to offer more structure and support in a bra like fit.

If you are looking mainly for a serious workout maternity swimsuit, the one piece tank style suits provide the least resistance in the water and the best overall support for swimming. If the suit fits higher on the back it will function as a more supportive suit for the serious swimmer.

There are many styles to choose from if you are looking for a cute, flattering all purpose maternity swimsuit. If you want to totally hide your belly, go for a style with bottoms that cover the belly and longer skirt for the top. The babydolls come in both tank and halter styles and also cover the hips and bottom.

If you don’t mind showing a little belly as you grow, the maternity hipkinis and maternity tankinis styles come with under the belly bottoms and belly skimming tops. There are many fun patterns out on the market in these styles as well as classic solids that work well for the whole year.

If you need a little extra room in the hips or bottom, look for a style with adjustable side ties in bottoms. This option is available in many of the tankini and hipkini styles as well as the maternity bikinis.

If you are a bikini person pre-pregnancy, there is a good chance you will also want to wear one when you are expecting as well. There is no substitute for a high quality maternity bikini as it is specifically made to fit your changing shape with more stretch, more room in the bust and adjustable ties. There are also many cute bandeau type wraps you can wear with your bikini for pool or beach lounging if you are looking for that option.

Many expecting women find that they really need at least two maternity swimsuits if they frequent the pool or beach or even if they are going to a beach vacation destination. It is easy to burn out on one suit, especially if you are using it several days in a row. Like the maternity or nursing bra rule, you need at least one to wear and one to wash! So, have fun in the sun and find the maternity swimwear that suits you.



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is one of the most beneficial exercises for pregnant women. As you progress through your pregnancy your joints and ligaments will begin to loosen which limits the types of activities in which you can safely take part in. Higher impact and more intense exercises can be too hard on the joints, particularly as your weight increases and your belly expands, also throwing off your natural balance and equilibrium. Most women can swim throughout their entire pregnancy as long as their heart rate is under 140 beats per minute and barring any other medical limitations. Swimming allows you to work many muscle groups, burn a lot of calories, increase flexibility and cardio vascular abilities (which you will need down the way for labor) and strengthen back muscles.

If you have access to an indoor pool at a fitness club or workout facility, then swimming is an exercise in which you can engage in year-round. Once you have found a pool you will need to find a comfortable and well fitting maternity swimsuit as your pre-pregnancy swimsuit will only last you a few weeks into your pregnancy. It is not recommended that you try to squeeze into your non-maternity swimsuit as it can constrict developing milk ducts in your breasts and put unsafe restrictions on your expanding belly. Pregnancy is not a time to look for minimalizing styles that suck in your belly or constrict your bust, instead you need a suit made to stretch and expand where you need it to for the coming months of pregnancy.

Depending on the time of year you are in the market for a maternity swimsuit, your style preferences may vary. Spring and Summer months offer the biggest selection in maternity swimsuits in both your local maternity boutiques and chain stores as well as online maternity stores. Every style from babydolls, strapless minis to tankinis and even bikinis are available in multiple colors and prints for maternity swimwear. Typically you will find more colorful patterns and beachy colors to choose from during the warmer months. The lively bright colors go great with summer tans and are popular for beach wear and at your local summer pool. In the cooler months many maternity stores do not carry maternity swimwear, so your best bet may be doing a search online to find a decent selection. If you do purchase your suit online, you should check out the online store’s return policy on swimwear as some do not allow any returns of swimwear or returns can only be made for store credit or exchange.

If you are looking to do some serious lap swimming, your best bet is a one piece suit with minimum water resistance. Prego Maternity makes a number of good one piece styles for lap swimming. Their Empire Tank one piece suit is excellent for lap swimming. This style is super supportive in the bust with wide adjustable tank straps and a back bra clip for extra support. The fabric is made with 20% lycra and stretches as you need it for all trimesters of your pregnancy. The Empire Tank is available in both solid black and navy and is sold in some online stores throughout the year. A low cost option in a one piece suit is Prego Maternity’s Texture Heart maternity swimsuit. This cute suit comes in solid black, and has a shelf bra for moderate bust support. This suit stylishly criss-crosses in the back to form the shape of a heart. The Texture Heart is also a very stretchy suit with a textured fabric and 20% lycra which will fit most women from beginning to end of their pregnancy.

When you are shopping for your maternity swimwear remember to err on the larger size if you are early into your pregnancy and expecting to wear the suits for at least several months. Set aside your pre-pregnancy mindset for swimsuit shopping where your goal is to look as skinny as possible and minimize your belly. When pregnant you will not be losing weight in the near future or getting less curvy, instead your goal for a good swimsuit fit should be one that will comfortably expand with you and hopefully last you for the duration of your pregnancy or your intended swim season. Of course it should be a style that you like and provides the right amount of bust support, particularly if you are looking at lap swimming.

If you plan to continue swimming after you have your baby and intend on nursing your baby, you may consider a nursing swimsuit. There are a number of brands that make very stylish nursing swimwear including Belabumbum and Prego Maternity. Some nursing swimsuits are made exclusively for nursing and others, such as Belabumbum’s Nursing Tankini, are made for both maternity and postpartum nursing swimwear use. Buying a swimsuit that can be worn both during and after your pregnancy is an excellent way to extend your investment and use of your suit without having to purchase several non-pregnancy sizes of swimsuits on your way back to your pre-pregnancy shape. It also gives you the option of easily nursing your baby at a moment’s notice while at the beach or pool and flatteringly disguising a postpartum belly.

So regardless of the season, swimming is a great exercise to take part in while you are pregnant. Use your online resources to find the best suit for your body and look for one that allows you room to grow!



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Swimsuit season is fast approaching and with Spring Break coming up many expecting moms may find themselves heading to some warm beaches for vacation destinations. Whether you are headed to sunny beach destination or just signing up for a water aerobics class, there is a good chance you will need a maternity swimsuit at some point in your pregnancy. There is also a good chance that you will not, and should not, try to fit into your pre-pregnancy swimsuit. Fortunately there are a lot of cute styles on the market to choose from in maternity swimwear. Here are a few ideas:

Halterkinis and Tankinis and are wonderful alternative to a solid one-piece or an all out bare all bikini (which most of us don’t have the guts to wear when expecting – or otherwise!). The Halterkini and Tankini or some other word derivative with more or less the same meaning is a 2 piece suit with either an adjustable halter tie top or tank style straps and a belly skimming top. Bottoms are usually below the belly and sometimes have adjustable side ties – which is good if your hips seem to be growing at the rate of your belly during your pregnancy! The Halter and Tankinis usually come in a wide variety of solids and patterns. Sometimes the bottoms are a solid with the top a pattern which gives a cute accent. Both of these styles of maternity swimwear allow you to be a bit flirtatious and stylish while not flashing a big pregnant belly to the world if that’s not your thing.

The Maternity Babydoll style is an even more modest yet fashionable style to choose from if you want full belly coverage and more bottom and hip coverage too. Prego Maternity Swimwear has both a Tank BabyDoll and Halter BabyDoll styles that come in a wide array of colors and patterns. Both of these styles provide maximum bust support and have high fitting bottoms that fully cover your belly and a dress style top that covers your bottom too without looking prudish.

If you are looking for flattering tummy coverage in a pool lounge maternity swimsuit, then the Strapless Mini is a good option. The mini comes in a variety of solids and patterns and often has a removable halter string for a little extra protection if you do decide to brave the waves or swim a few laps. The mini often gives more bottom coverage with the top and has separate bottoms.

If you do need a good solid one piece maternity swimsuit, The Prego Empire Tank gives amazing bust support and a real sports fit while still allowing plenty of belly stretch. If you are looking for a cute pattern in a one-piece, the Maternal America Halter Keyhole Swimsuit has come back this season in a super cute Turquoise pattern as well as in the bestselling black and brown solids. The Keyhole Swimsuit is an excellent hybrid of a fashion swimsuit with a flattering look which you can wear to swim.

Finally if you are brave enough and fit enough to wear a bikini when pregnant, you must invest in a maternity bikini because nothing else will fit completely right. Maternity bikinis have adjustable tie halters with a good amount of support and little extra room in the bust. The bottoms are stretchier than a non-pregnancy suit.

So whatever your maternity swimwear personality, there is a flattering style out there for you and probably in your choice of color or pattern. Most maternity swimsuits are made with plenty of spandex to take you through your entire pregnancy. Padded bras are usually preferable and add a little extra support for maternity swimwear, so check your online product descriptions or call the store if you are shopping online for your purchase. So, have fun in the sun and don’t wait until the last minute to find your perfect suit!



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Just because you are pregnant, does not mean you have to shy away from the beach or pool. It also does not mean you have to hide behind big tee shirts as you watch your family in the water. Today there are many flattering and sexy maternity swimwear styles on the market that can perfectly compliment your evolving shape as you step out on the beach or in the pool. Here are some recommendations based upon your body type and personal style choice.

 

Halter Maternity Swimsuits

Embrace your enhanced cleavage with a well made halter maternity swimsuit in a fun color combination or pattern. The magic of halters is that they can be tied to achieve the perfect fit and accommodate a changing shape. They also give you a pretty and feminine silhouette while flattering both your shoulders and bust and giving you an overall slimming appearance. Prego Maternity has a number of fun and pretty patterns out this summer. A great one is their Aqua Trim Tie Halter in an aqua and chocolate polka dot pattern that pops. This suit comes with contrast chocolate brown bottoms that fit under the belly and match the chocolate trim tie and polka dots in the top. If you prefer a black contrast halter swimsuit, take a look at Prego Maternity’s Roxy Dot Tie Halter which is made in a similar style but also with a front black tie and a hip and retro pattern of bold geometric white dot clusters integrated with aqua and yellow against a black backdrop and with black bellow the belly bottoms.

 

If like the halter style, but find yourself needing more room in the hip and bottom area, then try out the adjustable tie style bottoms with the halter top. The Black Dot Tie Halter and Aqua Dot Tie Halter by Prego are the same style suit in different patterns – The Black Dot pattern is white dots on a black backdrop with tie black bottoms and the Aqua Dot pattern is aqua and chocolate dots on white with tie chocolate bottoms. These styles are very popular with expecting women as the bottoms fit even lower below the belly than the standard halter bottoms and the side tie sashes can be adjusted to fit throughout your whole pregnancy.

 

Tank Maternity Swimsuits

If you need a bit more bust support or are looking to do some serious lap swimming, many women find they are more comfortable in a supportive tank suit with adjustable straps. The Prego Maternity Ring-Kini offers wide supportive straps with rings accenting a pretty V neck and under the belly bottoms. This suit comes in both a solid aqua top with chocolate bottoms and solid black on both top and bottoms. If you are looking for a fun beachy patterned suit, take a look at the Prego Maternity Mad Hatter Tie Tankini that has both bottom ties and a matching string tie in the top along with tank straps. The Mad Hatter Pattern is a festive floral pattern in both pinkish orange combo on white with orange bottoms and an aqua green combo on white with aqua bottoms.

 

Strapless Minis Maternity Swimwear

If you looking to totally cover your belly, bottom and hips but want to look sexy at the same time, there is no better style than the mini. The mini allows you to show a little more skin on the top with the strapless design while hiding your middle section and simultaneously complimenting your curves. Prego’s minis comes in solid black, brown, olive and mocha as well as patterns. Check out their Black Dot Strapless Mini which is white dots set against a black backdrop on both top and bottoms, the same pattern as the Black Dot Tie Halter. Another fun pattern is the Tiki Strapless Mini with a white Hawaiian Floral pattern on red. This suit is both festive and sexy with taste. If more understated and subtle is your style, the Bali Strapless Mini is a great choice. The Bali pattern is a latte brown on cream with an intricate paisley like design that is super sexy. Most minis come with a removable halter string that can be attached around the neck for a little extra security for lap swimming. All of Prego’s suits come with a lightly padded bra for a super flattering look both in and out of the water.

 

So, go ahead and step out on the pool or beach in a suit that suits your personal style and compliments your shape. Remember don’t try to squeeze into a pre-pregnancy suit after your first month or two of pregnancy because you will only be uncomfortable and constricted all over. Go ahead and invest in a well made maternity suit that allows you to enjoy your pregnancy in style and that will last you all summer long.



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Winter is here and and soon it will be spring is here. It may seem like a while but it is not as long as it seems to find a maternity swimsuit that you love. Also, you don’t want the pressure of waiting until the last second before going on a spring vacation to find maternity swimwear. Here are some ideas for new styles for this season which are already at stores today:

Maternal America has some adorable halter style tankinis in prints and solids this season. The Maternal America Josie Tankini is simply adorable. This sun garden print Halter style top comes with matching under the belly bottoms with adjustable side ties for the perfect fit. This style is flattering on many different body types and the adjustable halter and side ties make it a perfect maternity suit that you can tie to fit you throughout your pregnancy.

In a totally different halter style, Maternal America’s Jenni Tankini is a colorful and festive print for pure fun in the sun. This halter top features a center tie ring and a very supportive and flattering bustline. The bikini bottoms have adjustable side ties to fit your changing shape.

If you are not quite brave enough for a bikini but still want to show a little belly, check out Maternal America’s Flutter Halterkini. This halterkini has an optional halter tie to the top, so it can also be worn strapless with the halter strings bowed in front. The tankini part of this suit features a slightly see through mesh that criss-crosses across the belly. This style is perfect for the woman who wants to wear a bikini but not totally show her belly. The mesh is so light and breezy that it feels like a bikini. This style comes in black, papaya and a festive carnival print.

As for bikinis, check out Maternal America’s Jill Boy Bikini. This adorable style features the same halter top style as the Flutter Halterkini, just minus the flutter (or mesh tankini that covers the belly). This bikini really does show the belly. The boy shorts fit comfortably under the belly and just skim the top of the thigh with total bottom coverage. The Jill Boy Bikini comes in pretty solids, like this season’s delicious Fruit Punch color and fun patterns like, “Flower Power.”

If you are looking for a suit that you can wear before and after your pregnancy, then consider Belabumbum’s Nursing Tankini. This sweet style features a front bow tie and discreet nursing access from under the empire waist style top. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly and are super stretchy to hug your curves throughout your pregnancy and beyond. This style comes in both hot pink with a lighter pink front tie and solid black.

If you need a classic one piece bathing suit to take you through your pregnancy and actually allow you to swim laps in the pool then take a look at Prego Maternity Empire Tank suit. This maternity swimsuit is made with super bust support and wide adjustable straps. This suit stretches to fit your curves without stretching out of shape. This is also a great suit for water aerobics or mommy and me classes with toddler.

Beach goers will enjoy the Prego Strapless Mini styles as you can get a nice tan across the shoulders without strap marks but still have some superb bust support in your suit. In addition to the classic basic colors of black and chocolate, Prego is offering a tropical print called First Bloom which offers a blend of black and white with a pink blossom. Women particularly like the mini because in addition to a flattering fit across the chest and over the belly, the mini offers coverage over the hips and bottom to give your expecting figure a very flattering and more elongated shape. The strapless mini also comes with an option string halter tie that can be attached for extra support for swimming if you like.

So whatever your maternity swimsuit style preference, there are some pretty solids and prints out on the market this season with these premium quality brands in maternity fashion. Remember the early bird gets the worm, so start shopping early this season while the pickings are best!



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If you are going to be swimming or to the beach when you are pregnant, the one piece of clothing you will want is the maternity swimsuit. You may be able to wear your pre-pregnancy swimsuit for a while but after some months. It’s just not going to fit right and you may look like some Hollywood movie start wearing a regular bikini because they are in denial that they are pregnant.

Here are six suggestions when buying a maternity swimwear.

1) Find something that is extra stretchy especially in the stomach, chest and hips. Your chest size will increase so you will need the extra room. Make sure that you have enough support in the bust though. Prego Maternity Swimwear has suits with a high Lycra content which is what you need. Make sure you hand wash and never through in the dryer high Lycra clothes. It will destroy the Lycra and make the items look like they belong to your husband.

2) Make sure your suits with adequate bust support if you are larger up top. Suits with wide shoulders straps and are adjustable are particularly helpful. The higher the swimsuit back or even with an added bra-like clip support in the back will help to support you more in the bust. Even if you are already big up top, your bust size is also likely to increase up a full cup size when you are pregnant. Maternity swimwear with a bit of padding in the cup will smooth out your shape and hide unwanted sights when it gets wet.

3) If you are a bit hippier, try a bikini that ties on the side. This works well if you are different sizes on the top and the bottom.

4) One-piece maternity swimwear is great if you are doing regular swimmer. By far, the most supportive and a great option for the pool, whether it is lap swimming or water exercise, is the Empire Tank by Prego Maternity. Remember that regular halter or tank style swimwear won’t provide the necessary support for active motion.

5) Remember to get some swimsuit accessories. Cover-ups are a great fashion item and something you will like to throw on when you get out of the pool or return from the beach. After you have your baby, you can even use the cover-up for a great piece of loungewear. Look for cover-ups by Maternal America or the up and coming ones by Prego Maternity. They often double as great maternity tunics. Also, think about board shorts that can be worn over bikini bottoms.

6) Buy your maternity bathing suit early in your pregnancy. Make sure you order a little bigger than you need. It does not need to be so big that it falls off or sags in the water. You also need to make sure it has enough bust support so it should be a tight fit up top. You are most likely going to start filling in the extra space as your pregnancy progresses.

Finally, be sure to try on any swimsuit before you go on holidays. Your body changes rapidly when you are pregnant so the suit that fit you months ago may not fit you in the present. It an awful way to ruin your vacation when you find out that the clothes you have brought along no longer fit.

Make sure you allow plenty of time before the trip to make the actual purchase. Many brick and mortar stores don’t carry a large selection of maternity swimsuits and you may need to order on line. Also, there are few places that stock maternity swimwear (or any swimsuits, for that matter) year round. Ordering online will take at least a week to arrive without special shipping by Fed-Ex. Be sure to check the return policy before buying online. Many online stores do not accept back undergarments and consider bathing suits the same. Also, you may need to exchange to a different size or style and will need to allow for that time too.

Try not to let the idea of wearing a maternity swimsuit prevent you from going to the beach or the pool. Be confident in your new body and find a suit that will flatter your figure and style. In the end, you will definitely enjoy it!



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Although most people think of shopping for maternity swimwear in the summer only, when you are pregnant you may suddenly find that it is a good idea to do your shopping early. Since swimming has been deemed by doctors as one of the best forms of exercise for expecting women, having a swimsuit that fits you correctly and one that you like is important. Afterall, who wants to go swimming if they don’t like their swimsuit?

Many people take that last couples vacation when expecting their first child. If you plan a couples’ getaway some place warm, you will probably want to throw a maternity swimsuit in your bag. If it’s the winter or spring months you probably will not find much of a selection, if anything available in swimwear at your local maternity store. Your best bet for selections is probably online. Here are some great new swimsuit fashions available now that you can chose from:

Halter Styles are always very popular and flattering to many body types. Prego Maternity has some super cute new halter patterns out this year. The Hippie Chic Sweetheart is a cute pastel paisley pattern with a supportive built in cinched bra with lightly padded cups and a pleated center for plenty of belly expansion room. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly with a matching pattern.

Prego’s Flower Power Tie Halter is already a hot bestseller! This fun patterned 2 piece suit has a popping flower pattern with beautiful colors of aqua, green, yellow, lavender and dark purple. The top has a empire waist sash front tie which gives a super flattering look for pregnancy. There is enough belly coverage for all nine months of your pregnancy. The bikini bottoms are a matching fabric and fit under the belly.

If you are looking for something a bit more Retro/Modern, check out Prego Maternity’s Retro Dot Hipkini. This halter style top features a large oval geometric pattern against a chocolate backdrop. The bikini bottoms are solid chocolate brown with adjustable cinched side ties. This suit is a very flattering style for almost all body types as the bikini has an adjustable bottom and the halter straps are also adjustable and offer good bust support.

If you are looking to get more of a tan but don’t want to bare your belly. Check out Prego’s Tiki Strapless Mini in red. This beautiful Hawaiian patterned suit covers the hip and bottom while giving a you a flattering silhouette. The strapless top fits securely and has built in bust support with molded pads and a removable halter string for around the neck.

If you are ready to flaunt your belly or looking for maximum sun exposure, then Bellabumbum’s 2 piece halter bikini is for you. This pretty maternity striped bikini comes in both mandarin and aqua colors. This maternity bikini offers more bust coverage and a very comfortable below the waist elastic belly band with an adjustable side tie.

Also, don’t forget to complete your beach outfit with a flattering maternity swimsuit cover-up. Maternal America’s Tunic Swimsuit Cover-up features a V neck empire waist design with back sash tie. This tunic cover-up hits mid thigh and is the perfect swimsuit accessory. You also wear this tunic casually or layered with a tank, it comes in solid white and black.

So, invest early in a swimsuit that suits your tastes and hit the pool as soon as you can!



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Summer is just around the corner which means that it’s not too early to find the perfect maternity swimsuit. Fortunately, maternity swimwear shopping does not have to be as daunting as it sounds with so many fun styles on the market today. You may even find maternity swimwear shopping a lot more fun and a good deal less frustrating than shopping for a suit pre-pregnancy because for once you don’t have to worry about a belly slimming style! The hard part is figuring out what style is best for your new body type. Here are a few suggestions to guide you in your selection based upon your top priorities in a maternity swimsuit:

Belly Coverage

The Tankini and Halterkini styles are all fun, flirty bikini skimming styles that usually allow a little bit of belly to peek without showing your whole basketball tummy to the world. These styles are easy to wear as they are 2 piece and allow modesty without being prudish. As the name implies the Tankini are typically tank style tops which are usually more supportive for more endowed women while the Halterkinis are behind the neck halter tie styles which can create a little more cleavage depending on the how low cut the style of the suit and the bust size of the woman wearing it.

Different Size on Top and Bottom

Since many stores and manufacturers do not sell separate sizes for top and bottoms, the adjustable tie bottoms can be made bigger or smaller to help with this dilemma. The Hipkini is another variation of the Tankini and Halterkini 2 piece styles and depending on the manufacturer can either implie a lower rise bikini bottom or an adjustable tie bikini bottom. If you need to make more or less room in the hip/thigh area the adjustable tie is very useful in getting the perfect fit and looks cute at the same time!

Hip and Bottom Coverage

The Babydoll style suit can come in both Tank and Halter styles is an excellent choice for a full coverage maternity swimsuit that looks flattering but not frumpy. This style suit usually comes with over the belly bottoms, so even if the top rides over the belly in the water, you are still fully covered. Prego Maternity currently makes a number of fun patterned Babydoll suits including an Aloho black and white pattern as well as solids. Another bonus of the Babydoll is that it offers superior bust support.

Strapless

The Prego Strapless Mini is a superb 2 piece mini with under the belly bikini bottoms. The mini top fully covers the tummy and hips and gives you a sleek elongated look, along with your baby bump of course. Prego’s lightly padded mini top provides surprising support for a strapless suit and fits securely across the bust like a tube. This suit also has a detachable halter string that gives a little extra assurance for swimmers, if desired. Prego makes the mini in a number of pretty patterns as well as solids.

Fashionable 1 Pieces

Yes, it is possible to wear a one piece maternity suit and look sexy! Maternal America’s 1 Piece Keyhole Swimsuit is an excellent style for all body types. This one piece has incredible lines that really flatter your figure with adjustable halter ties and peek-a-boo keyhole center. So while you are fully covered, you are far from prudish in this tastefully sexy suit. This season Maternal America is also offering the “Jasmine” 1 Piece Keyhole Suit in a zesty turquoise pattern which is perfect for any island or beach get away!

Maternity Bikinis

If less is more for you and you have the body to go with it, then by all means flaunt it! But, don’t even think about squeezing into your pre-pregnancy suit, because the fit is not the same when you are pregnant! Bellabumbum makes a glove-like colorful striped maternity bikini that is truly designed to fit your maternity shape for all trimesters. The Bellabumbum Bikini is a halter style top and comes in both mandarin and aqua stripes. The bottoms have a secure wide comfortable band with adjustable ties. Prego Maternity also makes a perfectly fitting Maternity Bikini with a keyhole halter style top and very elastic hip riding bikini bottoms. Prego’s Maternity Bikini comes in both solid black and brown.

So, whether your goal is to show more or show less, there is a maternity swimsuit style suit out there that is perfect for you!



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Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do while you are pregnant. For all trimesters of your pregnancy, swimming is safe and provides you with a low-impact exercise with excellent cardiovascular benefits and low risk of injury.  Swimming improves your body’s ability to process and use oxygen as well as improved circulation, endurance and better muscle tone. Swimming can also help you sleep better at night, relax your muscles and help you burn excess pregnancy calories.

If you were a regular swimmer before pregnancy, then swimming while pregnant should be an easy transition. Remember to listen to your body and take it a little slower as you progress with your pregnancy so you do not overexert yourself as you are swimming for two now and your body has to work a lot harder than before. If you were not a regular swimmer before pregnancy, than check with your doctor or midwife first. You will need to take swimming gradually and listen to your body so you do not stretch your limits.

In the cooler months you will probably be swimming in an indoor pool or outdoor heated pool. Make sure that you remember to stay well-hydrated, even in the cooler months when you do not think about cooling down. When you are pregnant your body requires more fluids, particularly during exercise. It is a good idea to drink before swimming, about every 20 minutes while swimming and then after swimming. Also avoid caffeine beverages as they will dehydrate you.

If you are more of a light swimmer, the breast stroke is a good low-impact stroke to do when you are pregnant. This stroke makes it easy to get the oxygen you need and is a little less taxing on the body and lungs and easier to go a slower pace. Also the breast stroke can lengthen chest muscles and help align your back muscles which is particularly beneficial in your 3rd trimester when muscles in your back and chest can become misaligned.

As you tummy expands as early as the first trimester, it is a good idea to invest in a maternity swimsuit that is suitable for lap swimming. One piece suits are usually your best bet rather than the fashion maternity swimwear such as babydolls and tankinis which can fly around you in the water and make it harder to swim with all the extra floating material. The simplier and sleeker the suit the better it is for allowing you to glide naturally through the water and provide less water resistance. Also, look for a suit that is very stretchy with room to expand in both the bust and belly as you will continue to grow in those areas over the nine months of your pregnancy.

Some good one piece suits to consider are Prego’s Empire Tank and Texture Heart Swimsuit. Both of these styles are stretchy one piece maternity swimsuits that are designed for actually swimming laps in the pool. Both are made with 20% lycra that will give you some room to grow where you need it. If you are in between sizes or unsure which size to get, it’s best to buy up a size so you will have room to wear the suit for your entire pregnancy. Prego’s Empire Tank suit has exceptional bust support with a bra-link band in the back and wide adjustable shoulder straps. Both suits can accommodate a range of bust sizes.

If you were not a regular swimmer before, then you can try a kickboard, water aerobics or even just walking across the pool for low-impact water resistance exercise. Just about any style maternity swimwear would work for these types of pool exercises and are still a wonderful way to get a safe workout when pregnant. Some women prefer not to wear a strapless mini for pool exercising for obvious concerns. If the strapless mini is your preferred style, then look for one with a removable halter strap that you can wear in the pool for a little added security. The Prego Maternity Swimwear Strapless mini is very well made with a secure and fitted design around the top that actual provides bust support and a detachable halter strap.

If you are more of a light swimmer, the breast stroke is a good low-impact stroke to do when you are pregnant. This stroke makes it easy to get the oxygen you need and is a little less taxing on the body and lungs and easier to go a slower pace. Also the breast stroke can lengthen chest muscles and help align your back muscles which is particularly beneficial in your 3rd trimester when muscles in your back and chest can become misaligned.

So regardless of the season, check with your doctor about trying out swimming or pool exercises during your pregnancy for health benefits to both you and your baby.



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