When summer arrives, the same question always arises: what swim suit am I going to wear? You must take into account the shape that you most want, if it will be printed or smooth, if it is a bikini or a swimsuit… But these are simple questions about fashion and appetite depending on your state of mind. But, what happens if the summer period catches you pregnant (or very pregnant)? 
When your belly and your body experience considerable changes in size or volume due to pregnancy, you should not give up going to the beach, pool, lake or swamp. Any option is good when it comes to combating the high temperatures of summer, even more so when you are expecting a baby since your body experiences a rise in temperature above usual. To help you in your decision, we bring you some tips for choosing a swimsuit when you are pregnant and you can wear an outfit with which you are comfortable and divine. Look!
Tips for choosing the best swimsuit if you are expecting a baby
Pregnant does not mean that you have to give up looking sexy and elegant in a bathing suit, quite the opposite! You should opt for a piece that you look good in and, of course, that you are comfortable with. To do this, you must take several factors into account:
The subjection
As we have said, the body of pregnant women experiences significant changes in shape and volume, especially in the belly, hips and breasts. For this reason, you should choose a swimsuit that, in addition to being beautiful, fitting well and adapting to your tastes, is also comfortable. And with comfortable we mean ergonomic and with the right support.
Choose a model whose straps are wide, if possible, for a greater and more comfortable support of the chest and that the inside of the chest casserole is reinforced. Rings can be annoying with swollen and tender chests, so try to avoid them. Also, if you opt for the swimsuit, choose one in which the part of the tummy is also reinforced to have an added support and that your tummy rests and does not pull your poor back.
Be yourself
Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you have to dress up. In other words, if you’ve always liked bikinis and you’ve never worn a swimsuit, don’t worry: put on a bikini and show off your tummy! It is not prohibited or contraindicated. You just have to keep in mind that, if as a general rule you must take care of the protection of your body, now you must do it more than ever and, if you leave your tummy exposed, apply a total screen on it and try to expose it as little as possible to the sun.
Protect your skin more than ever
- As we have said, if you normally protect your skin from solar radiation, when you are pregnant you should do it with more reason. Your skin is much more sensitive due to hormonal changes and also much tighter due to the drastic volume changes you are experiencing. For this reason, you should hydrate it with creams and oils that are not contraindicated for pregnant women ask at your pharmacy and that are very nutritious and even especially indicated against stretch marks.
- After sunbathing, you should hydrate your skin much more than in winter to avoid dryness, flaking, and stretch marks. Of course, for solar exposures during pregnancy, opt for the total screen for the whole body and do not forget to constantly replenish the sun cream on your face, because during pregnancy the dreaded ‘pregnancy mask’ or ‘veil’ can appear, dark spots that, in some cases, can be difficult to remove. Doesn’t neglect the so-called ‘line alba’ either, which tends to darken during pregnancy?
Swimsuit, tanking or bikini? Advantages of each one for pregnant women
Once the factors that you must take into account in summer when you are pregnant have been listed, we are going to decipher the options offered by the market when choosing a swimsuit. The three fundamental garments for pregnant women are the swimsuit, the tanking and the bikini. Still don’t know which one to opt for? We are going to tell you the advantages of each of them and what you have to take into account when deciding on one or the other. As we have said, the main thing is that you be yourself, that you are comfortable and very feminine. Take note!
Swimsuit
- It is the quintessential swimsuit for pregnant women, the one our mothers chose (and for a reason). And it is that the swimsuit while pregnant has its advantages. For example, they usually wear wider and more ergonomic straps that better support the pregnant woman’s voluminous chest, and they also have reinforcement in the casserole, something that protects this part of the body that is usually more sensitive and inflamed.
- As if this were not enough, the lower part of the belly is also usually reinforced so that the pregnant woman’s back suffers as little as possible. This part of the body is covered by fabric, which makes it more protected from ultraviolet rays. On the other hand, the swimsuit is a very good option for those women who do not like to show their belly when they are pregnant… And they stylize the figure! You can choose a swimsuit with ruffles, fringes or some draping in the fabric in the belly area to further hide the area. You will be perfect!
Tankini
- It is the modern version of the swimsuit. Above all, it is designed for pregnant women and is a mix between a swimsuit and a bikini. It is a panties like the one in the bikini, combined with the top type t-shirt. We can say that it combines the advantages of the swimsuit and the bikini. Because? Very simple, because it provides the support of the swimsuit and, as it is a garment designed for pregnant women, it usually has a wider bra strap and reinforcement in the chest pains. The bottom, for its part, is usually higher and more ergonomic than that of the bikinis that are not for pregnant women.
- On the other hand, the upper part is a T-shirt type but with the support advantages of a swimsuit. In addition, the designs can be attached to the tummy or empire cut, that is, the part of the bra on the chest attached to it and flared on the part of the tummy. The tanking, finally, has great versatility since the top part looks like a T-shirt, it can also be used as such and combined with shorts or skirts.
Bikini
- Of course, if you are you do not have to give up this garment because you are pregnant. On the contrary, you can wear the bikini that you want and show off your tummy proud of it and in the most feminine way. You just have to be careful, protect the skin of your belly well and not have it exposed to ultraviolet rays for too long. Another factor that you should take into account is choosing a bikini that is comfortable for you.
- If you are at the beginning of your pregnancy, your body will not yet have undergone very noticeable changes. However, if you are already in the final stretch, it is best that you choose panties that do not press the lower part of your belly if it is low. If you opt for a high panty, choose it with reinforcement in that area. But if the panty is low, opt for a size larger than usual so that it doesn’t squeeze you or for one that has a slightly oppressive rubber band. Remember that the positive thing about bikinis is that you can choose different sizes for the top and the bottom depending on the needs of your body.
- Once you have chosen your summer look, the only thing left to consider is one last thing: enjoy the sun and the summer!