The Bump and Bordeaux: Maternity Beachwear

Although summer might be ending for many of us (whether it's a vacation that has come to an end or cooler weather approaching) maternity beachwear deserves a post.  Why?  Well, partly because it's what I lived in for the past 10 days while on a camping trip to the French Atlantic coast.  

This past spring when shopping for maternity wear, I at first thought a maternity swimsuit was superfluous, unnecessary due to how a bikini would still fit.  Then, at about 22 weeks pregnant on a long weekend trip to the Adriatic Sea in Italy, I discovered it was time to shelve the bikini for the remainder of my pregnancy and purchased a pink colored one piece from H&M.  

Don't forget the sun hat for extra protection!

There are two things I particularly liked about this style of swimsuit.  First, the extra coverage provided extra sun protection.  The last thing I wanted at 32 weeks pregnant was a sunburn.  Second, a one piece provides extra support for the bump.  

To pair with this swimsuit, I chose a delightful red beach cover up my mom bought for me from ASOS.

32 weeks and enjoying the sun!

This particular dress has a cross strap back detail.  The perk of a swimsuit cover up is that there is no need to struggle with maternity shorts.  This dress goes on and off quite seamlessly, a real perk for those of us in the third trimester!

Overall, I had fun both shopping for and wearing maternity beachwear.  While not every pregnancy requires these items, they can be purchased inexpensively and can make a huge difference in comfort while on vacation.