Active discussions

Help end medical misogyny. Sign our petition.

Help end medical misogyny.
Sign our petition.

Sign the petition

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Original poster

Maternity swimwear ?

6 replies

kittypower · 13/04/2007 14:36

What are people views on Bikinis when Pregnant - I thought it was fine but since i've been talking to people about it they seem to think you should cover your belly - I think pregnant women in bikinis look fine. If you are going for a bikini can you not just get a normal one rather than a special maternity one?
XXX

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
diddle · 13/04/2007 14:45

Kittypower - i personally wouldn't want a bikini now i'm pregnant, purely because my belly looks huge. I'm very proud of it, but know i would feel very sefl conscious in it. Don't know why, mayeb because my bump would be so bare. I'm getting a tankini for my holiday.

skidaddle · 13/04/2007 14:47

Hi kitty,
I got a tankini as well but I think a bikini is fine - never mind these ridiculous people who thik you should cover your belly - they're probably the same lot that think breastfeeding in public is immoral. Pregnancy is a natural and beautiful part of life and the idea that you should cover it up makes me

Bodkin · 13/04/2007 14:51

I got a (non-maternity) tankini, but now I am 26 weeks it just rides up over the bump, so would have been better with a bikini! If you are happy with your shape while pg, then it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks

nallydoolally · 13/04/2007 15:09

tankini is what i went for as well, although the one i bought also came with a bikini top so i did bare my bump a few times. no problem imo. bumps are beautiful.

Princesspowersparkle · 13/04/2007 15:16

I'm going away in May and I will be 7 mths. I plan on wearing one of my non-maternity bikinis but with a maternity vest top over it. I don't see the point on buying a maternity tankini or something for me as I'd only wear it a couple of times. I think if you want to show your tummy go for it. I'm not that confident so won't be showing my tummy but I don't see the problem with it. Maybe if you plan on doing a lot of swimming its worth splashing (scuse the punn!) out on a proper maternity one for confort.
Hmmm- that was slightly long winded!
PPS (26 wks today!)
xx

Original poster
kittypower · 13/04/2007 16:54

My bump is still pretty small and I'm 22 weeks now, so at the moment I think I will be more than happy to show my bump on holiday but by the time I go on hols i'll be 32 weeks so much bigger. Maybe a takini is a better option - Where did you all get your takinis from, i can't seem to find nice ones anywhere.
XXX

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page