Between the sea of options and online uncertainties, swimsuit shopping is already a complicated experience. Add pregnancy to the equation, and you’ve got yourself a task. The best maternity swimsuits make any purchasing endeavor infinitely easier when you’re expecting since they’re designed to support a pregnant body throughout the journey.
There’s also the question of how many suits you need during pregnancy. Kindred Bravely designer Sophia Webster says the ideal maternity swim collection varies on mood and how much time you spend in a swimsuit. “Opt for one or two one-piece styles and a pair of bikini bottoms, with a few different swim tops to mix and match together,” Webster suggests. “This should keep you covered whether you’re lying by the pool for the summer or going on a babymoon getaway.”
Keep reading for a deep dive into maternity swimwear, including fit tips and the best fabrics for modern style and support. Plus, an edit of the best maternity swimsuits to shop for this season.
Best Overall
Nordstrom
A Kindred Bravely best-seller, The Nursing & Maternity One-Piece Wrap Swimsuit is a gorgeous and supportive option throughout pregnancy and nursing-friendly postpartum. It features a ruffled neckline that wraps and ties at the side for a customizable fit. To nurse, untie the wrap and pull the crossover neckline aside. “The gathers at the side allow room to grow, and the removable padding, full shelf bra, and adjustable straps offer plenty of bust support,” says Webster. This suit comes in various colors and fabrics, including recycled polyester, all with UPF 50+, and is offered in regular and busty sizing.
Material: 85% recycled polyester, 15% spandex or 56% polyester, 40% polyamide, 4% spandex | Colors: Aloe green, Black, Seersucker Stripe | Size Range: S–XXL with additional "busty" sizing | Care: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
Best Budget
ASOS
A halter neckline always offers excellent support, making it a great maternity swimwear choice, like this timeless, sleek black one-piece. It features a plunging neckline with non-padded cups and brief-cut bottoms for plenty of coverage. Even better, it’s consciously designed with recycled polyamide from fabric scraps to fishing nets, which reduces crude-oil use and greenhouse gases, helping lower the impact on the planet and keeping things circular.
Material: 80% polyamide, 20% spandex body; 84% polyester, 16% spandex lining | Colors: Black | Size Range: 2–16 | Care: Machine wash according to instructions on care label
