They look and feel just like regular Madewell denim with a full belly panel. Side Panel vs. Full Belly Panel Maternity Jeans

Everyone's body changes in different ways during pregnancy. Some people are "all belly" and don't gain significant weight in their thighs and butts; others expand all over. You might want a pair of jeans that is more supportive of your growing belly. Or, you might want a pair made with stretchier, more breathable material overall. The style you choose all depends on your own maternity style and your body. You’re likely to be extra sensitive to the feel of fabric on your skin right now, so have a try-on session at home and opt for the jeans that feel most comfortable. Full Panel Pants – These are probably what you picture when you think of maternity pants. These pants have a panel that pulls up over your belly which keeps everything in place all the time. Exclamation point. As if that wasn’t awesome enough, full panel pants pull double duty during the postpartum period – that panel comes in handy when nothing fits and you still look 6 months pregnant. Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. is Levi's "value conscious" line, which means that price tags are lower, and the material used for jeans is a bit thinner and softer than traditional heavy denim. They don't wear as well over the long term as other jeans, but since you won't be in these for long, the downsides don't matter, and you'll find Signature jeans to be cuter, comfier, and more giving than competitors. New Jersey-based stylist Julie Holobinko says if you haven't worn denim in a while, it's best to keep it simple. One full-length pair of jeans and one cropped style, such as capris, can last you your whole pregnancy.Fancy something a bit different? Coated stretch denim jeans can be dressed up with a nice top or dressed down with chunky sandals or trainers. They’re a bit sassier than your regular denims and are super flattering too.

I have amassed an embarrassingly large amount of maternity jeans. This large pile is partly due to crazy-good finds at a certain second hand maternity store (Childish Things in Boulder for you local gals), incessant Gap coupons for 40% off, serendipitously finding an old pair of maternity jeans from my first pregnancy, and borrowing from M. Over bump Joni from Topshop are lovely- so comfy and look great... My sister passed her mat clothes on to me and the Topshop jeans are still in good enough shape four pregnancies later."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user SaturdaySauv) Our verdict Also be sure to try on several different styles and sizes. A waistband that sits even lower in the front would be better for moms carrying low. H&M do comfy maternity shorts (denim)... I bought a pair and have been living in them during the hot weather!"(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user mummabubs) Our verdictI got a pair of DL1961 Jess jeans secondhand from Poshmark and I LOVE them! They are probably the most comfortable and flattering jeans I've ever worn, maternity or not! They are under belly and have side panels...awesome. Spendy, even at secondhand prices, but they are the only pair of jeans I bought and I wear them multiple times a week."

Sizes: Waist 26 - 36; length 32 | Waistband: Over bump | Material: Stretch denim, coated finish, 100% organic cotton What we love Everyone makes the switch from regular pants to maternity pants at different times. Some find that their clothes are way too tight right away and need to switch to sweatpants or yoga pants as early as six or eight weeks. Some don't really "pop" until about 12 weeks, which is when the uterus has expanded beyond the pelvic area. Still, others don't really need to wear clothes with a more flexible waistline until about 20 weeks in, when the abdomen begins to significantly expand. Similarly,DL1961's Creative Director Sarah Ahmedsays the brand focuses on offering a range of inseams, fits, and fashion details that cater to those who are pregnant, specifically. “We treat our maternity denim the same as our mainline denim,” she says. “We take our most popular mainline silhouettes, from skinny and straight to boyfriend and bootcut, and tailor them to accommodate the various needs of pregnancy dressing.” Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a seasoned editor and commerce writer and mother of one. As a Byrdie contributor, she’s constantly on the hunt for and trials products that are not only stylish but make life easier, including pregnancy-related essentials. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Claire, Glamour, Town&Country, InStyle, Esquire, Women’s Health, WWD, Footwear News, Brides, Refinery29, Coveteur, and more. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a minor in art history from the University of Arizona.For this article she spoke to the experts below:

What jeans are best for pregnancy?

We also consulted with New Jersey-based stylist Julie Holobinko to help find brands that live up to their promises of quality, accurate sizing, and customer service. Sizes: 6 - 18 in lengths 30 - 34 | Waistband: Over bump | Material: 98% cotton, 2% elastane What we love If you are a first time mum who doesn’t plan on having any additional kids, then look for a demi-panel that….hunh. No – scratch that. You can do better. Leggings and Joggers – There is nothing as comfortable as these when you’re pregnant. To say that pregnancy isn’t always the most comfortable would be the understatement of a lifetime. Sometimes you just need something super soft and cozy for daily wear while still looking put-together, and leggings and joggers definitely get the job done. Plus, they’re totally wearable after the baby arrives, too. I’ve got some bits from Dorothy Perkins and they were all great, especially the jeans.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user MrsB2019x ) Our verdict