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What level of support are you looking for? <\/em><\/p>\n Do you need to alleviate back pain, or are you just looking to smooth out those pesky pregnancy love handless?<\/em><\/p>\n Are you fighting pregnancy SPD<\/strong>, (symphysis pubis dysfuntion: a condition where the joint at the front of your pelvis becomes unstable due to too much relaxin and swelling) or maybe it\u2019s varicose veins<\/strong> (swollen veins that bulge near the surface of the skin) that are your problem?<\/em><\/p>\n Check out our table that talks about the different levels of support at the bottom of this page to make sure you are looking in the right category, then we can dive into the uses of maternity shapewear and which Spanx style products might fit your needs!<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot to choose from in the shapewear category, what with leggings, girdles, Spanx, slips, and etc, so we\u2019ve worked hard to narrow it down to a couple of products that have worked well for mamas with little to no complications.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The hardest part about pregnancy is feeling confident when you go out. So many events and so much to do, but your body is changing every day, along with your appetite and your clothing size.<\/p>\n Holidays and baby showers and maternity photo shoots can really mess with your head when the outfit you planned a month ahead of time looks lumpy and dumpy the day of the event. That\u2019s why it is a really good plan to invest in a high-quality piece of shapewear. Do away with the love handles, lift and support that tummy, and smooth over that frustrating cellulite butt.<\/p>\n Weddings are another biggie. I\u2019ll never forget being 7 months pregnant and a bridesmaid and going out for the bachelorette mani\/pedi night. The girls at the salon spoke very little English and were shocked that I was going to be in the wedding PREGNANT.<\/p>\n I hadn\u2019t realized that it was a cultural abnormality, but it\u2019s not at all uncommon these days. All of the major bridal shop chains now carry a selection of maternity bridesmaid and bridal gowns, so it\u2019s definitely not outside of normal to be in a wedding party while expecting.<\/p>\n Maternity bridesmaid and bridal gowns are no longer an impossibility to find, but without the right gear under your gown you will struggle with feeling special on that special day. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For special events, the best we\u2019ve found is the Belly Bandit Thighs disguise. That makes them a usable option for summer, too. Especially since the longer legs cut chaffing from the thigh rubbing! The only reason these aren\u2019t our top-daily-wear-choice is because they are a smidgen fragile and don\u2019t hold up as well as you would want for your everyday undergarment choice.<\/p>\n PROS: <\/strong><\/p>\n CONS: <\/strong><\/p>\n Shop The Belly Bandit Thighs Disguise Here <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Blanqi BodyStyler Tank and it’s sexier cousin, the Underbust Tank are both fantastic for getting some support while smoothing everything out. These tanks are made to come down over your hips to smooth over love handles and lift your tummy.<\/p>\n These are actually some of our favorite support items as well as favorite shapewear pieces. It\u2019s worth having one in every color. They\u2019re fantastically breathable and flattering, and stay down where they belong for almost every mamma we\u2019ve talked to!<\/p>\n ALERT: Choose your size using the official size chart from Blanqi <\/a>to avoid a negative experience! The brand also recommends that The underbust tank provides a little more support and is more of a universal fit, since it doesn\u2019t have to accommodate breast sizes, but it\u2019s definitely an undergarment, which cuts back on its wearability.<\/p>\n PROS:<\/strong> <\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Check Out The Blanqi Underbust Tank Top <\/a><\/p>\n The full tank is a clothing item that many people are comfortable wearing as a stand-alone piece in warmer weather, or as a visible layer in cooler weather. Most prefer to wear it as an underlayer when going out, but love it for daily wear. <\/p>\n To See The Full Tank Top Go Here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our typical Go-To favorite brand is Blanqi. Their fit is to die for, They are raved about and loved by so many, but we can\u2019t fully recommend them because we haven\u2019t been able to figure out what it is that causes them to pill and fade. That being said, they are the most comfortable maternity leggings you will find.<\/p>\n PROS:<\/strong> <\/p>\n CONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shop The Blanqi Lift And Support Maternity Leggings Here!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because of the pilling Blanqi Belly Lift Leggings, we\u2019re gonna give our official recommendation to the Leading Lady Maternity Support Leggings.<\/p>\n This is tricky, though, because we are going off of brand reputation more than the That all being said, Leading Lady is a dependable brand and they put a lot of science into how they created these leggings with low back support, breathable material, and opacity that allows them to be more of a pant and less of an undergarment.<\/p>\n A legging that holds up to almost daily wear and provides low back support is a dream come true! Let us know how they hold up for you, too, so we can build your experiences into this review!<\/p>\n PROS:<\/strong> <\/p>\n CONS:<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click Here To Shop For Leading Lady Maternity Leggings<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The everyday shapewear needs to combine practicality and comfort. It needs to wash well, breathe well, not roll or wad, and last for a good amount of use.<\/p>\n It needs to provide enough support to help with daily comfort, while not being as suffocating as the full body smoother piece that you would wear for photos or weddings. The go-to for many women (go figure) is the Motherhood Secret Fit Shaping Panty. While being a basic, over the tummy, seamless short, they do a good job streamlining the shape of your sides and thighs and prevent the bulges that normal underwear cause.<\/p>\n These only provide marginal support, as they\u2019re designed more to smooth and erase lines than to support your tummy but they will help with posture and center your weight. They are also optimal for wearing underneath dresses to prevent your thighs from chafing and sweating.<\/p>\n PROS:<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Motherhood’s Secret Fit Shaping Panties Are Available Here<\/a><\/p>\n Motherhood is traditionally respected as a good company with good customer service. You\u2019re not likely to be disappointed with their products or their treatment of you. They stay current, use soft, quality materials and have a lot of products that will make you feel pretty and pampered.<\/p>\n (If you haven\u2019t invested in some of their basic cotton maternity panties<\/a>, they are the best thing ever for sleeping.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maternity Shapewear vs. Maternity Support Systems What level of support are you looking for? Do you need to alleviate back pain, or are you just looking to smooth out those pesky pregnancy love handless? 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Criteria For Special Event Maternity Shapewear<\/h2>\n
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The Belly Bandit Thighs Disguise Pregnancy Shapewear – Our Top Pick For Special Events<\/h3>\n
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\nspecifically for thigh and butt smoothing, these are also fabulous for hiding an outie belly button and eliminate all undergarment lines, while being breathable and soft.<\/p>\n
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Favorite Support Providing Shapewear for Pregnancy<\/h3>\n
The Blanqi BodyStyler Tank<\/h4>\n
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\n\u201cIf in-between sizes, we suggest you size up if in your 3rd trimester.
\n1-3 Months: Use your pre-pregnancy size
\n4-6 Months: Use your pre-pregnancy size
\n7-9 Months: Use your pre-pregnancy size and size up 1 size if in-between sizes\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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Top Maternity Support Leggings For Comfort During Pregnancy<\/h3>\n
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\nreputation of these particular leggings. We dug around and couldn\u2019t find hardly any reviews for these leggings, and I just had my baby, so I can\u2019t try them out myself, but as soon as I can get a friend to wear them for a couple months of a pregnancy, I\u2019ll get our own personal review up. ![](\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B01LX5IZ0T&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=mudpielullaby-20\")
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Best Pregnancy Shapewear For Everyday Use<\/h3>\n
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\n\t \nType of System <\/th> What it Is <\/th> What it Does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Bands<\/a><\/td> Elastic wrap that can be worn folded down around the hips OR as fully covering the belly<\/td> Helps keep maternity pants from falling down while giving a small bit of \"hugging\" compression support to the tummy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Tanktops and Camisoles<\/td> A full or underbust tank top or camisole with ribbing and elastic built into the back and belly areas. <\/td> Provides lift for the tummy and recenters your weight by tipping the tummy back towards the spine. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Belts<\/a><\/td> A structured, wide belt with either velcro or hooks to make it adjustable. Sometimes has groin and shoulder straps. <\/td> These go under the tummy and are adjustable to allow you to find the level of compression and lift that you need. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Cradles <\/td> A structured sling and belt system that goes over and under the tummy and often includes groin and\/or shoulder straps. <\/td> The highest level of support possible, this lifts the tummy and holds it in place while working to correct your posture and give back support <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Shapers<\/a><\/td> Usually leggings or \"Spanx\" styled, these tend to be briefs that come up over the tummy. <\/td> Smooths out love handles and lifts the buttocks and tummy. Provides compression and holds everything in place. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n