If you're heading on a much-needed holiday soon and are proudly supporting a baby bump, you'll need some maternity swimwear to ensure you look and feel your best. For inspiration, we're looking to celebs, who are proving that there are no rules when it comes to swimwear during pregnancy. Well, actually, there is one: everything in your maternity wardrobe should make you feel great (and comfortable).
Where once there was an archaic expectation that pregnant women should hide their bodies, stars like Rihanna have subverted this idea on red carpets and, famously, the Superbowl, to celebrate their growing bodies. The moral of these stories? Women can wear whatever they like, whenever they like. One more time for the cheap seats at the back!
Stars who embrace this rule include models Candice Swanepoel, Emily Ratajkowski and Kourtney Kardashian Barker, proving that if there's one way to show off a bump, it's in maternity swimwear.
The latest celeb to join in on the maternity swimwear trend is actress and TV personality, Emily Atack, who's currently expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Dr Alistair Garner, and has been showcasing some stunning block colour numbers.
So, whether you want to look as glamorous as Emily or are just looking for the most comfortable pregnancy swimsuits out there, there are some really great options on the market. Here's the best maternity swimwear that will take you through those nine months and beyond.
SHOP: The Best Maternity Swimwear
Seraphinewww.seraphine.com
Available in five colourways, including classic black a la Emily Atack, this maternity swimsuit from Seraphine is made with recycled fibres and has an inner bra shelf and padded cups. Our favourite feature has to be the crinkle fabric, making it stretchy and comfortable.
Hunza Gwww.libertylondon.com
Hunza G's seersucker swimsuits are famed for being ultra-comfortable and are made of stretchy seersucker fabric, making them the perfect investment piece. We love that it'll stretch over your bump while you're pregnant and then can be worn for many years to come post-partum. Available in a handful of bright colours - we want one of each.
La Redoutewww.laredoute.co.uk
La Redoute makes plenty of luxurious swimsuits that are affordable, too. Grab this baby blue one-piece that's perfect for summer. We like the sturdy adjustable straps that are sure to keep you feeling secure, while the ruffles add a touch of playfulness.
Mamaliciousforthecreators.co
This swimsuit from Mamalicious combines the best of both worlds, as it's suitable for pregnancy and nursing. We love the discreet clasps to feed poolside and the tie-front, allowing you to customise the swimsuit to your liking.
H&Mwww2.hm.com
H&M's Mama range has a really great choice of maternity swimwear. We love that this swimsuit has padded cups for extra support and ruched sides to make it extra flattering.
Seraphinewww.seraphine.com
Ultra supportive and in a classic silhouette, this bikini set from Seraphine will never not be in style. With chic gold hardware and adjustable/removable straps, it looks much more expensive than it is. Don't forget to shop the matching high-waisted bikini bottoms (£35), too.
In The Stylewww.inthestyle.com
This leopard-with-a-twist In The Style swimsuit has a supportive halterneck style to keep the girls securely in place, and we love the bump-supporting design.
ASOSwww.asos.com
For those who want something a bit more glamorous but without sacrificing coverage, opt for this flutter-sleeve swimsuit from ASOS. We love the knot detailing at the front and the scoop-back.
La Redoutewww.laredoute.co.uk
If you prefer an under-bump bikini bottom instead of a high-waisted option, we love this black bikini from Cache Coeur, which features gold detailing and matching tie moments.
New Lookwww.newlook.com
While your teenie weenie polka dot bikini might be sitting this summer out, this kitsch navy and white polka dot swimsuit is here to support you in all the right places. It's a little longer in the body than some, which is worth bearing in mind.
Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for Grazia, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about beauty products, gym leggings and chic homeware items, she can usually be found on a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.