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What do pregnant people wear on holiday?

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BlueBananas · 15/04/2015 18:35

We're looking at holidays at the moment and will be going in around June/July time (hopefully June so it won't be as hot) and I will be 5/6 months pregnant at the time
So, what do I wear around the pool/on the beach? A bikini? A one piece? Would you be offended to see a big pregnant belly in a bikini?
Obviously I'm thinking of the important stuff first ha

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Bippidee · 15/04/2015 18:40

Wear a bikini if you want! I did and I'm not the smallest normally. I intend to this year too!

OMC1 · 15/04/2015 18:41

I wouldn't be offended at all by seeing a pregnant lady in a bikini (honestly, you can see MUCH worse sights poolside...)

I honestly think go with whatever is comfortable for you - if you want to get your bump out go for it, and pay no attention to anybody else! . Happy holidays, you lucky so and so!

AbbeyRoadCrossing · 15/04/2015 19:01

Go for it! Although word of warning I burnt very easily in pregnancy, never had before or after, so for that reason only I covered up a bit more.

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BlueBananas · 15/04/2015 19:30

Oh good I'm glad it's generally acceptable, I would be much more comfortable in a bikini
Thanks for the warning about burns, I burn quite easily so I'll be extra careful
But plan on spending most of my time fanning myself under a big hat and umbrella looking fabulous anyway

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wowiesis111 · 15/04/2015 20:34

I wore a bikini at 5 months with a clearly visible bump.
My view is , people are happy to have their fat bellies on show so is it's much nicer to see a cute baby bump! Why hide away?

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BlueBananas · 15/04/2015 21:17

That's very true wowie there might be some bigger bellies than even mine

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LostMySocks · 15/04/2015 22:26

Just don't buy a bikini too soon. Your bust is likely to be quite a lot larger by then so you may need a style with bigger cups or with proper bra sizing.

scarednoob · 15/04/2015 22:29

There are some quite cute swim dresses if you decide to cover the bump for some of the trip - something a bit different whilst preggers!

moomoob · 15/04/2015 23:37

I wore a bikini at 27 weeks. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in don't be afraid to show off the beautiful bump you've been growing for the past 5/6mth

Only1scoop · 15/04/2015 23:39

One piece or BK and cool cotton Kaftans

Have a great time.

Took some cut off linen pants which were so comfy also.

StaceyAndTracey · 15/04/2015 23:40

You'll need sunblock for your face, otherwise you can get these horrid brown blotches that look like lots of freckles joined together . They take months to fade .

Anyway who objects to a baby bump in a bikini is just weird . Show it off !

StaceyAndTracey · 16/04/2015 09:31

Ah, ive dicovered these brown patches have a proper name - chloasma

www.parentdish.co.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/chloasma-dark-skin-patches-in-pregnancy-causes-and-reassurance/

MrsAukerman · 16/04/2015 09:34

Kirstie allsop has this and hers hasn't faded.

Bikini is a much easier choice too as you don't need to buy from a maternity range.
I bought very pretty bra-sized top and plain black bottoms from different shops. Works well and I can still use the top half now.

MrsAukerman · 16/04/2015 09:35

Also if your tummy is normally a bit wobbly it's probably at its firmest when pregnant. I'd never felt so body confident as when pregnant.

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