Gone are the days when pregnant women tend to hide their baby bumps under baggy clothes. Nowadays, pregnant women are embracing their beautiful bellies and showing them off in stylish clothes.Online swim wear shops in Australia are now providing a dizzying array of styles, colours and fabrics in plus size swim suits.

When shopping for pregnant swim suits, here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind to make sure you look fabulous under the sun.

How to Shop Maternity Bathing Suits

Do’s –

ü      One of the most important things to keep in mind when shopping for a maternity swimsuit is to choose one that's made of a stretchy material, especially in the midsection area. Nowadays, all pregnant swim suits are designed with a nice ruching detail on the side, which makes the whole design more flexible.

ü      The designs of pregnant bathing suits are now more varied than ever. So just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to look plain at the beach. Beads, geometric patterns, polka dots and paisleys are only a few of the designs that you can expect when you shop for a maternity swimsuits.

Don’ts –

ü      Shop for a bathing suit too early! It is wise to buy your bathing suit near the time that you will actually wear it. A swimsuit that can fit you perfectly now can be too tight for you after a couple of months.

ü      Bikinis and swimsuits with thin straps may have been a great choice in your pre-pregnancy days but now that you're expecting, it's important to invest in swimwear that can provide you with ample support, especially around the chest area.

Being pregnant is a wonderful thing and this is why women are now celebrating their beautiful baby bumps by showing them off. Keep the do's and don'ts mentioned above in mind the next time you shop for maternity swimwear Australia.