The 20 best maternity bathing suits for swim and sun in 2023

When expecting your bundle of joy (the definition of this emoji: 🥺), it’s easy to emerge yourself in the world of playpens, pack-and-plays and pull-ups.

Yet soon enough, you’re assembling your new outdoor patio furniture, adding the best sunscreens to your shopping cart (along with a quality moisturizer with SPF) and then you’re thinking, “wait, do I even have a maternity swimsuit?”

Luckily, we prepared an edit of the 20 best maternity swimsuits for you to shop that includes options for every style preference and budget — picks that are seamless, comfortable and on-trend (no frumpy looks here, if we do say so ourselves).

With spring break around the corner, it’s time to bump up your maternity swimsuit game to celebrate every stage of pregnancy. Not to mention, you’re 100% golden when you pair these looks with a resort-ready cover-up.

Some of our picks are one-pieces, others are bikinis and we tossed in a good amount of swimwear under $35 for good measure. Plus, some of the most adored swim-ready styles offer UPF-fledged sun protection, much like traditional UPF tops and bottoms.

Click to visit some of our favorite brands for maternity swimsuits: Amazon, Nordstrom, PinkBlush, Seraphine, SHEIN, Summer Mae, Target, Walmart

We’re head over heels for this precious two-piece ruffled-top and floral-bottomed number that’s less than $40 on Amazon. From its deep mauve hue to the nautical-minded navy, it’s the perfect way to sunbathe and swim. Plus, it’s made of comfortable and stretchy material and comes in a multitude of other prints.

As an Amazon’s Choice item, EastElegant’s One-Piece Halter Maternity Bikini is a hot take on the classic one-piece swim uniform. Featuring v-neck, open-halter straps and ruching at the bust, it’s one you’ll want to pick up in more than one shade.

Stop searching: we found the printed, one-shoulder one-piece of your dreams. The teal and pink feather print is show-stopping (and bump-flattering, to say the least) and we love the cascading ruffles down the straps. Plus, there’s a secondary skinny spaghetti strap to offer more support.

We’re ready to set sail with Kindred Bravely’s Nursing & Maternity One-Piece Tie Swimsuit. For less than $100, it has that sweet, nautical-inspired print, square-neck detail and adorable bow-tie detailing to have you feeling sweet, confident and comfortable all summer long.

We’re absolutely besotted with PinkBlush’s Waist-Tie Maternity One-Piece Swimsuit. If the striking lavender color doesn’t sell you, its modest, supportive and bow-tie fit will. For less than $60, it’s a steal.

Seraphine’s Red Floral Maternity Swimsuit is a full-bodied piece that’s super supportive at the bust, while offering comfortable, wear-all-day support in the middle. The stunning color looks great on any skin tone and this swimwear piece has a bra-like top that’ll make you feel your best.

Sometimes, you just want the stretchy material to keep you and your baby tucked in and ready to take on hot summer days (and, understandably so). SHEIN’s Maternity Striped Knot Bikini Swim Short Set is just $8 right now and one of the easiest to toss on. What’s better than that?

Keep things sweet and seamless with Motherhood Maternity’s Beach Bump Two-Piece Tankini Swimsuit. Impressively, it offers head-to-toe support, much ado to its thick straps and lightweight design. Oh, and it’s on sale right now — so perfect to buy ASAP.

Meet the maternity swimwear option Blake Lively would likely sport: ToyFunny’s Two-Piece Maternity Swimsuit Skirt Dress. We can’t believe the budget-friendly price for this seemingly high-end fit, and it’s your perfect swim essential and cover-up in one.

We’re all about the prints, so it’s no surprise Ziola’s Two-Piece Wrap-Front Maternity Swimsuit made the cut. Its allover speckled pattern is one to turn heads, aside from the suit featuring a triangular faux-wrapped bust, removable cups to offer versatility in all stages of pregnancy and ruched sides for a flattering twist.

It’s not summertime unless a lemon-printed swimsuit is in your closet, right? We love Tempotrek’s One-Piece Bowknot Maternity Monokini for its modest yet flattering fit, with subtle crossover detail and the cutest bow we’ve seen. For less than $35, we recommend it fully (along with its other colors and prints).

Adorable to carry your bump and even after, Summer Mae’s High-Waist Ruffled Maternity Bikini is one we can’t resist, especially for the on-trend snakeskin pattern that’ll look great on any skin tone. Plus, it’s unbelievably supportive (and ready for your next Instagram photoshoot).

Looking for a maternity swim top? PinkBlush’s Floral Strappy Top has you covered, clad in the most adorable floral print that you’ll want to sport all day (perhaps by reading the perfect summer book in your pool lounge chair). Not to mention, it’s less than $40 right now.

Hello, cheetah! We can’t stop raving about PinkBlush’s Ruffle Maternity One-Piece Swimsuit, a style with a vast color selection and one that’s bound to turn heads. You’ll appreciate its soft, comfortable and stretchy material, too.

With a colorful poppy design that’s sure to make you smile, the Cache Coeur Poppy One-Piece Maternity Swimsuit is one of the most charming of all the suits on this list. Not only will you feel comfortable and supported but it has bump-flattering ruching on the sides that’ll make you also feel your best.

The Summer Mae High-Waisted Maternity Bikini is one of the most girly-girl inspired out of all the options, namely for its ruffle detailing, vibrant floral print and classic, summertime-lovin’ design. Plus, it’s fairly priced at less than $40.

Hello, flattering! The MakeMeChic Maternity Swimsuit may be simple but it’s a complete stunner. With that ruched detailing, it looks perfect with a summertime hat and some hoop earrings to soak in the sweet rays of summer.

Hot pink and a floral print? You’ll be ready for summer in the Maacie One-Shoulder Maternity Bikini. For just $30, this asymmetrical, high-waisted design is one of our favorites for you to show off your bump.

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