Mamas and Papas Maternity Clothes - any good?

[Ceolas]

I am going to have a look this evening. Bursting out of my jeans!

What's the quality/fit like?

No, haven't. Don't really shop in Debenhams so didn't occur to me. Will have a look

oh and do go to H&M if you have one
no jeans but some very nice stuff and not eye-wateringly pricey either

H&M yes, but no maternity. I might be able to get to one at Easter though...

Are you wearing yours yet, Mrs B?

not yet, just had a chance to shop so grabbed it!
next size up jeans and longer tops doing very well for the moment

I'll be checking out Next as well. They didn't do maternity when I was last pregnant, I don't think!

Found that the maternity wear in M&P was for when you're HUGE. At least 6 or 7 months I would have thought. I couldn't find anythign suitable in the Regent St store for earlier in pregnancy.

Next stuff is fab. I've bought a load of it.

Well I am well built normally, but not hugely pregnant

I need something nice for a First Communion in May. Not a dress...

I loved m&p maternity clothes - I lived in a pair of their jeans. They are quite pricey, but the quality is good.

Would second TYG that M&P maternity come up quite big so better for later pregnancy (last trimester) rather than 5/6 months. Seem nice enough quality but have never bought so don't know how they wash or wear....

I've only got their 'on the bump' fit jeans and I can honestly say that they are the best maternity jeans I've ever had by far. They're a nice length in the leg (not too long, like in some shops) and they actually stay up! Plus, they are so comfortable I pretty much wear them all of the time. Size wise, they have an adjustable button waistband, so I've just adjusted that as and when I've needed to; not really had any problem with them being too big. I'm 28 weeks now and have been wearing my jeans since before Christmas. Hope this helps!

Ceolas - next have nice black and white stuff that might be suitable. Are you based in Ireland though? They don't deliver there unfortunately.

I bought a lovely top from M&P late in pregnancy when I needed to go to a smart work do - one I wore constantly for the last month of my pregnancy, which was over christmas. In fact it was one of only about two items of maternity clothing that I really genuinely liked. The other was from red herring at Debenhams, that's definitely worth a look.