I ordered the same size as I normally wear in the Cherokee scrub pants. I definitely have more room in the hips and thighs than a regular style. The material for the belly panel is a different material than what I have come to expect in maternity pants. And there's a ton of room for my belly to grow, I am five months a long now. Even though the belly panel was kind of big I didn't have a problem with needing to pull them up all the time. I felt comfortable and I thought the cut was flattering for my changing body. I would recommend and buy again.