It can be really hard to deal with your ever-changing pregnant body. It's even harder when you don't have a full-length mirror. Even if you do, it can appear that all the action is taking place in your belly, especially in the later months.

Sure, your arms are a little thicker and your face is softer (a nice way of saying "rounder") -- but "I'm mostly belly, right honey?" When I would pose this question to Bob, he'd nod nicely, but my sister pointed out that no, my butt was pregnant, too. And it's true. Mostly because it's hard to make the pretzel-like turn involved with looking at your rear now that you've gained thirty pounds in the front, partly because maternity undies are so thick (check ours out, by the way) and partly because you didn't get maternity underwear, so your old stuff is being stretched beyond recognition, pregnant VPL (that's Visible Panty Lines) is horrendous.

Mama Spanx to the rescue! Wear these under a skirt or any stretchy, sexy dress that you don't want to look like a road map of your butt bulges. And rejoice!

• Pregnancy panel with under belly support comfortably reduces pressure
• Gentle lower back support
• Avoid panty lines
• Wear any style shoe
• Thick cotton gusset (crotch) wear in place of underwear
• 85% nylon, 15% Lycra Spandex
• Hand wash separately in cold water, line dry.
• Size chart

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