Even before I was pregnant, I'd change into comfortable clothes within seconds of walking through the door. When pregnant, it happened almost before I'd even taken off my shoes.

I never thought that even comfortable clothes wouldn't work during pregnancy. I tried going up a size, but that didn't help. Pulling down the pants under my belly caused chafing and felt uncomfortable. Pulling them over my belly didn't work at all toward the end of pregnancy. When my belly got really big, even the shirt became tight, rode up, and left my belly exposed.

Suddenly, even my most beloved comfy clothes were uncomfortable.

Is It Worth Buying Loungewear for Pregnant Women?

The short answer is: yes.

Even though regular loungewear is often soft and stretchy, it's not designed for a pregnant belly. It easily creates constant pressure on your belly, especially when you're sitting or lying down, and that's the last thing you want to feel when your body is already working overtime.

Why Regular Comfortable Clothes Often Aren't Enough During Pregnancy

Many people think it's enough to:

• go up a size
• choose extra stretchy materials

But the problem often lies in the fit, not the size.

Regular comfortable pants have:

• elastic that presses or chafes
• a waistband that's not adapted for your belly
• seams that end up in the wrong place as your belly grows

Benefits of Loungewear for Pregnant Women

Loungewear for pregnant women is designed to work with your body – not against it.

Pants That Don't Chafe

The pants are sewn so they sit below your belly or have a soft panel that follows your belly without pressing or irritating your skin.

Tops With Room for Your Belly

The tops have extra space in front so your belly fits comfortably, without:

• the garment riding up
• feeling tight
• needing constant adjusting

That's why maternity loungewear is actually comfortable throughout pregnancy – and a bonus is that it's also comfortable in the first weeks after giving birth.

So – Is Maternity Loungewear Worth the Investment?

If you:

• spend a lot of time at home
• work from home
• want to be comfortable without feeling pressure on your belly

… then loungewear for pregnant women is absolutely worth it. For me, it was one of the best investments during pregnancy.