When I was pregnant my husband trusted that I was doing everything I could do be “pregnancy-safe“. The one exception? He was convinced I was smushing the baby with my leggings when I went to workout. It took a postpartum doula – who we hired to give us pre-birth private “training” – to assuage his fears that there was literally nothing I could wear that would crush our baby. That said, at some point wearing regular leggings, even though they stretch, just isn’t that comfortable anymore.
That’s where maternity leggings come in.
As pregnancy progresses many women find that they’re spending their entire day in leggings. They’re less frumpy than sweatpants and arguably equally as comfortable, if you opt for the right pair.
Read on for a look at the best maternity leggings you can get right now.
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A Pea in the Pod
I first discovered A Pea in the Pod's leggings when Arielle Charnas said she lives in them. Slip into a pair and you'll immediately understand why the brand has been a maternity go-to for so many years. They're not the best for intense workouts, but for every day wear these are as comfy as it gets.
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Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga, an environment-conscious, body positive brand, has a growing maternity collection that includes some brightly colored styles sure to make mustering up motivation to get to the gym just a little bit easier. They're supportive without being too tight or bulky feeling and the fabric is soft like butter!
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Motherfigure
Because these are leak-proof, Motherfigure's leggings will work just as well during pregnancy as they will after.
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Bumpsuit
"The Legging" from Bumpsuit is a cult fave beloved by celebs like Morgan Stewart, Emily Ratajkowski and Elsa Hosk.
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Hatch
Hatch is another brand celebrities seem to love (think Megan Markle, Kate Upton, Olivia Wilde, Jessica Alba and Natalie Portman) and their leggings have become a cult favorite for their wear-all-day comfort.
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Blanqi
Blanqi is best known by many women for their belly bands, but they also have a stellar collection of leggings.
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Seraphine
Seraphine has a great mix of classic and fashion-forward options (like these worn on the red carpet by Marion Cotillard), both of which are offered at relatively affordable price points for premium leggings.
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Koral
Hands down Koral makes the best lustrous leggings and now even pregnant women can rock the shiny monochromatic style.
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Nike
Nike has had some bad press around pregnancy, but with a new campaign aimed at pregnancy positivity and an ever-growing offering, they're worth considering, especially for high intensity workouts.
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Plush
For winter or fall outdoor workouts, consider the fleece-lined options from Plush.
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Spanx
If you're looking for leggings that will work just as well in the gym as they will out in "real life," this style from Spanx suits the bill. They look like jeans, but they're actually stretchy, curve-hugging leggings.
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Ingrid & Isabel
If you're looking for black maternity tights, look no further than Ingrid & Isabel. They have everything from short to long, classic stretch to faux leather and even some options with pockets to help store essentials.
