As a first time mom, I was confronted with a multitude of choices regarding maternity clothing, oddly-shaped pillows, and a full range of products aimed at unsuspecting pregnant women -- things that everyone told me i NEEDED to buy. Out of all the personal items I purchased over the past nine months of pregnancy, this was by far the best purchase I made.

Don't wait until your stomach resembles a beach volleyball. Don't keep putting on your old favorite underwear in denial. I waited until about 12 weeks in and then I bought two 3-packs in the neutral colors. The quality is great, the fabric is soft and forgiving and --- here's the best part -- they are designed for the pregnant body! They come up high enough in the back so that you aren't forced to pull them up constantly (unlike some maternity pants I'm still begrudging) and the front scoops low enough to ride comfortably under your growing bump. These are factors you will appreciate more in the later months, however, the comfort factor was still there when I first received them.

As an additional plus, the vendor has great customer service and I enjoyed dealing with them. These underwear are simply a must-have for any pregnancy -- really. Just buy them.