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I am so thankful that I am pregnant now rather than 15-20 years ago. It is crazy to talk to friends and family members who say they had to wear “moo moos” or “tents” for nine months.

Luckily, today it is trendy to have a bump. There are so many cute and affordable maternity options.

Here are a few of my favorite maternity looks.

Sweater:Express (Similar) Maternity Tights: H&M Boots: Express (Similar)

I was anti-maternity wear for as long as possible. I would go to the maternity section, look at the jeans with the stretchy band and get freaked out! Thankfully, I had a mother who forced me to try on maternity clothes. I am SO glad she did! It made a world of a difference. There is no need to be uncomfortable. Your body is changing in so many ways, why wear clothes that are not made to fit it?? I don’t know why it took me so long to understand this. Please learn from my mistake.

The Jessica Simpson line at Motherhood was my favorite maternity line. Her clothes are cute, comfy and affordable.

Striped T-Shirt: Motherhood Jessica Simpson Maternity Jeans: Motherhood

If you are looking to save money and buy clothes that you can wear post pregnancy I would suggest buying dresses. I was pregnant during the summer, so I was able to wear summer dresses. I bought them one size bigger. I seriously wore them everyday during the summer. They were comfy, light, as well as inexpensive! I bought my dresses from Old Navy each for under $20. (You can use this concept during the winter months as well. Just throw on some tights, boots and a cardigan.)

Pregnancy can be a time where money is tight. Let’s be honest, babies are not cheap! But do not go nine months feeling ugly and uncomfortable. You can feel and look good for a low cost. So buy a few maternity outfits, it will make the world of a difference.