Pregnancy Essentials to look your Blooming Best

Jenna wears: Spirit sleeveless top in mint $44.90, breastmates.co.nz; Jessa denim jeans in bleach wash AU$129.95, ripematernity.com; Souldos original classic stripe in black and white AU$49, styletread.com.au; Clementine oversized sunglasses in rose $79.90, witchery.com.au.
Tim wears: Staple stripe tee in navy $30 and plain short in khaki $45, ascolour.co.nz; Crocs Santa Cruz in khaki AU$69.99, styletread.com.au; Gunmetal aviator $79.90, witchery.com.au.

Jenna wears: Tribal maxi dress $99.90, Egg Maternity; Annie box wallet in black $149, countryroad.com.au; Olive flats in pale pink $109.90, witchery.com.au.
Tim wears: Venus gingham shirt in seafoam $109.90, York slim jeans $169.90 and Easton espadrilles $149.90, all from witchery.com.au.

Jenna wears: Milkbar twist tankini in rainbow $129.90, eggmaternity.com; Birkenstock Gizeh in silver AU$111, styletread.com.au; Beach Works women's wide paper bow hat in mint $15, thewarehouse.co.nz; Soft trim scarf in aqua $39.90, witchery.com.au; Sterling silver mum and child disc pendant $70, thewarehouse.co.nz

Jenna wears: Spirit sleeveless top in mint $44.90, breastmates.co.nz; Jessa denim jeans in bleach wash AU$129.95, ripematernity.com; Clementine oversized sunglasses in rose $79.90, witchery.com.au; Beach Works women’s wide paper bow hat in mint $15 and sterling silver mum and child disc pendant $70, both from thewarehouse.co.nz.

Swimming not only cools you down, it's also great for easing the pressure and weight of your growing belly. You can opt for a one-piece or a tankini which may have more longevity.

Left: Maternity tankini top $59.90, breastmates.co.nz
Right: Twist Milkbar swimsuit $129.90. eggmaternity.com

When it comes to buying underwear, think cotton and comfort first and foremost. You might like to indulge in one sexy set for date-nights, but for the other 99% of the time it's all about what will get you through the day with the most ease and support.

Clockwise from bottom left: Noppies seamless over belly briefs AU$27.95 queenbee.com.au; Noppies basic shorts in grey AU$18.95, queenbee.com.au; Bendon Irenie maternity bra $49.95, bendonlingerie.co.nz; Bendon Suddenly Shapely maternity foam cup nursing bra $39.95, bendonlingerie.co.nz; bond maternity singlet $46.95, angelmaternity.com.au

Clockwise from top left: Eve of Eden striped feeding singlet $49.99, rockyourbump.co.nz; Scoop neck jersey tank in charcoal marl $54.95, naturebaby.com; Esprit short sleeve crossover wrap tee AU$52.95, queenbee.com.au; Sorbet nursing top in mint $54.90, breastmates.co.nz.

A good quality dress will be your best friend during summer, especially a maxi dress paired with some comfortable, strappy, low sandals. Opt for a breathable cotton which will help keep you cool, and can be washed and dried ready to wear again quick as a flash.

Left to right: ASOS Jersey midi dress AU$43 asos.com.au; Everly Grey Jill maxi dress in ikat AU$99.95, queenbee.com.au; Juliette maternity chambray shirt dress $89.99, jeanswest.co.nz; Trimester Caycee striped tank dress AU$99.95, queenbee.com.au

You won’t realise how attractive a stretchy waistband is until that day you simply can’t get your jeans buttoned up anymore! And these days most maternity fashion labels are experts at concealing the hidden wonders of their clothes while remaining right on trend. Frumpy pregnancy wear is thankfully a relic of a previous century!

Clockwise from top left: Bambi maternity bermuda denim short $69.99, jeanswest.co.nz; Esprit denim skirt in dark wash AU$108.95, queenbee.com.au; Svette maternity slim crop boyfriend jeans $79.99, jeanswest.com.au; 3/4 under bump leggings $18.90, breastmates.co.nz; Maternity full length leggings in black $29.90, jeanswest.co.nz; Maternity boot cut jeans in midnight blue $99, breastmates.co.nz.