The 9 Best Maternity Leggings That Need to Be in Your Closet

Holy cow, these leggings are not only supportive and comfortable, but they also make your bum look fantastic. When you are feeling bloated, large, and in charge, you have to take your wins anywhere you can. (But you're beautiful and you should know that.)

These maternity leggings have a bit of assistance in your booty area, helping shape and sculpt your bits, while still supporting your belly with just the right amount of spandex.

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These are supportive, fashion-forward, comfortable, and incredibly stretchy maternity leggings from Spanx. And what's really wonderful about them is that they don’t bunch at the knees or roll up under boots. They're truly everything.

The faux-leather fabric is breathable and luxurious, but it's still easy to clean and care for. The length hits just below the ankle, which makes them perfect for pairing with sneakers or heels.  

These leggings are durable as heck. They’re fairly basic as far as leggings go, but they have staying power. Be sure to wash and dry them on cool, and you’re good to go. Plus, they go all the way to the ankle, even for taller mommas.

Sold at Torrid, this specific pair of leggings is size-inclusive up to 6X. The shirred upper sides allow for a flexible, comfortable fit that won't move around once you've decided where the waistband should fall. 

These leggings have a fun, athletic style that is so popular right now. You can dress them up a little with a cute white button-down and fun dad sneakers. 

The pleated knees offer a visual break in the heathered-gray color, mimicking a motorcycle legging. And the red contrast stitch at the bottom offers some interest at the ankle, which is a nice detail that's unique to this pair. 

These leggings have just a tiny amount of sheen, which means that if you want to wear them with knee-length boots and a sequin top, you 100% can and should. Also, if you want to just wear that sequin top and leggings around the house with your Crocs, it's totally appropriate. 

Pea in the Pod is a brand that's known for its fantastic basics, and these leggings are a real star with their customers, according to the reviews. 

These leggings are wildly popular, and they frequently sell out at Nordstrom. They are four-trimester leggings, meaning that they are comfortable all 40 weeks — and possibly even more comfortable in the weeks after you give birth.

A bit on the higher end for leggings, they are worth it for their thicker fabric, reinforced stitching, and small details like the tiny notch at the ankle that lets you know that you're buying something of quality.

Listen, these are jeans if you say they are, and they look close enough to the real thing that no one will bat an eye. But do they feel like jeans? No, of course not. These Spanx jeggings are soft and flexible, and they don't make you regret your wardrobe decision halfway through the day.

Yes, they're a little spendy, but the value is in the comfort and strength of these denim dupes. (And they're totally resellable on Facebook after the baby.)

OK, sometimes, you just want to wear a pair of shorts, but you don’t want the confining fabric of denim or khaki. 

May we introduce you to the bicycle short? Available from Torrid, these are basically leggings with no legs, and they are a game-changer. Bonus: They’re also great to wear under a dress to prevent chafing.

Anyone who has given birth knows the discomfort associated with your changing belly. At first, it’s all about the stretching and itching. Later on, it’s cramps and round ligament pain. And after giving birth? Why does no one warn you that your uterus will cramp for days? These leggings provide just enough counter pressure to make it a little more bearable.

These leggings from Kindred Bravely are designed to support your belly both when you're pregnant and after you give birth. It provides enough gentle pressure to your midsection to cradle your baby and to help relieve the pain of a shrinking uterus.