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If youve been on the fence while searching for the best maternity jeans, youre not alone.

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But trust me: That day will come.

And when it does, youre going to want jeans that first and foremost, are comfortable.

Youll also want to feel good wearing them.

Old Navy Maternity Full-Panel O.G. Straight Ripped Jeans

Old Navy Maternity Full-Panel O.G.

Straight Ripped Jeans

Old Navy

Lauren W., 32, found her favorite maternity denim at Old Navy.

They are very affordable, which I appreciate because maternity clothes are typically very expensive, she says.

Isabel Maternity by Ingrid & Isabel Over Belly Distressed Straight Maternity Jeans

Available in sizes M, L, 220, in short, regular, and long.

Every time I go to Target, I leave with something else.

Available in sizes 0010.

Hatch The Boyfriend Maternity Jean

In fact, the best quality items that I can stillwear postpartumare all from Hatch.

Available in sizes 2434.

Available in sizes 2332.

Madewell Maternity Over-the-Belly Skinny Jeans

Hot tip: Brittany P., 30, also loves the cutoffjean shortsfrom the retailer.

Available in sizes 2427 and 2930.

(I have a pair thats more slouchy than this one, but theyre currently not available.)

Pinkblush Blue Distressed Maternity Jeans

The size-inclusive brands over-the-bump panel is perfectly snug and doesnt roll down.

Available in sizes 00, 1218, and 24.

When that became a bust, I was so excited to find these, says Ashley F., 31.

Good American Good Mama Full Belly

Bonus: The full panel isnt noticeable with tank tops or t-shirts, she says.

Available in sizes 2526 and 3031. around from meeting to meeting.

Most importantly, she says she felt like herself in them.

7 For All Mankind Secret Fit Belly B Air Skinny Maternity Jeans

When youre pregnant and feeling anything like yourself, you cling to those moments when you do.

Available in sizes 2324.

Available in sizes 216.

Joe’s The Lara Ankle Cigarette Maternity Jeans

With 4.2 stars and over 17,000 reviews on Amazon, these are a solid go-to for many people.

Available in sizes XSXL.

The waistband lies at just the right spot and doesnt sag or feel constricting.

Asos Design Maternity Slim Mom Jeans on model wearing white heels

Available in sizes 25-31.

Available in sizes XS2X.

Turns out, they fit well and are durable.

Black Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Maternity Skinny Jeans on model wearing white tank top

She got hers as a hand-me-down, and theyre still going strong.

This skinny leg jegging style has a full over-the-belly panel and lots of stretch throughout.

Available in sizes S, M, L, and 1X3X.

Dark blue Spanx Mama Ankle Jean-Ish Leggings on pregnant model

Articles of Society Secret Fit Belly Sarah Ankle Maternity Jeans

Blue Ingrid & Isabel Denim Maternity Overalls on pregnant model wearing black and white striped shirt

Motherhood Maternity Indigo Blue Super Stretch Secret Fit Belly Skinny Denim Jean

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