Best maternity underwear
THE best maternity underwear might not be the first thing you consider after seeing those two lines appear on a test, but as you progress through pregnancy they’re essential to keep comfortable while on the go.
Maternity underwear comes in all shapes and sizes, under-the-bump, over-the-bump, briefs or shorties. Your decision should be based on personal preference but it’s worth considering how seams and material will impact you during pregnancy.
It’s not just your shape that will change, your skin may be more sensitive and your body temperature higher, so be sure to find a style that will allow you to carry on with all life throws at you.
Best maternity underwear at a glance
- Best under-bump maternity underwear: Intimate Portal
- Best maternity underwear for sleek lines: Gratlin
- Best maternity underwear for sensitive skin: Seraphine
- Best for stretch: Sunnybuy
- Best shorts: Sunvivid
Best for under-bump: Intimate Portal maternity knickers
- Intimate Portal maternity knickers, £24.99 – buy here
These ultra-soft, under-bump bikini bottoms offer comfort without pressure. The cross-over fit ensures they sit snugly and securely under your bump, particularly important if you’re carrying lower.
They’re also available in a range of colours and designs to find a design that suits you.
Best for sleek lines: Gratlin women’s seamless pregnancy shapewear
- Gratlin women’s seamless pregnancy shapewear, £14.49 – buy here
You might be pregnant, but if you’re dressing up for an important event, you’ll still want sleek lines and the added security of shapewear.
This seamless shapewear will give you a smooth silhouette without compromising on comfort thanks to the soft, breathable fabric.
It’s suitable for all stages of pregnancy and is available in a range of colours.
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Best for sensitive skin: No VPL over bump maternity briefs
- No VPL over bump maternity briefs, £19 for two – buy here
These maternity briefs are made from the softest microfibre with no seams, to ensure even those with the most sensitive skin are comfortable throughout pregnancy.
The over-bump fit will offer support fitting securely throughout your pregnancy and these briefs are available in two colours.
Best for stretch: Sunnybuy women’s maternity high waist underwear
- Sunnybuy women’s maternity high waist underwear, £18.99 – buy here
These over-bump knickers are made of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex and have an adjustable waistband, ensuring support throughout pregnancy for your growing bump.
As well as offering great stretch, these knickers are breathable and skin-friendly, ensuring comfort while giving you sleek lines. They’re also available in a range of colours.
Best shorts: Sunvivid stretch low-waist shorts
- Sunvivid stretch low-waist shorts, £14.99 for three – buy here
These under-bump shorts are made from 100% cotton with a classic v-shaped cross that fits perfectly below your bump to ensure comfort.
The stretchy fabric ensures they will fit perfectly throughout pregnancy, delivering comfort and support throughout the day and night.
Best foldable briefs: Intimate Portal foldable maternity underwear
- Intimate Portal foldable maternity underwear, £32.99 for six – buy here
A foldable design will give you control over-bump coverage, allowing you to pull up for extra support or fold down when you’re looking for looser comfort.
The cotton-spandex blend of these Intimate Portal bikini-style knickers offers a stretch that will ensure they last throughout your pregnancy.
Best branded: Calvin Klein maternity logo-print high-rise stretch-jersey briefs
- Calvin Klein maternity logo-print high-rise stretch-jersey briefs, £28 – buy here
There’s no need to compromise while pregnant and Calvin Klein have designed these maternity knickers in the style of their classic stretch-jersey briefs.
These have a high-waisted, high-rise fit to ensure mums-to-be are kept comfortable throughout pregnancy.
Best for value: Maternity black lace full brief knickers
- Maternity black lace full brief knickers, £9 – buy here
These highly-rated maternity briefs from George at Asda prove that comfort throughout pregnancy doesn’t need to break the bank.
The smooth, stretch fabric will deliver support and comfort whether you are in your first trimester or third.
Best for a touch of lace: Lace trim maternity shorts
- Lace trim maternity shorts, £15 for three – buy here
These lace trim maternity shorts prove maternity underwear can be both pretty and practical.
Made from soft cotton with a hint of stretch, these knickers are gentle on sensitive skin and available in both black and white.
Best biker shorts: MAMA bump support biker shorts
- MAMA bump support biker shorts, £12 – buy here
H&M’s high-waisted biker shorts offer the ultimate in support, in a stretch fabric with reinforcement at the front and lower back.
The shorts have been designed with the minimum number of seams for a comfortable feel against the skin.
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