These are high waisted pantyhose and shouldn't be called "maternity." In no way are they maternity. I'm at 12 weeks and I can't imagine they'd ever fit a way pregnant belly. Though the package says "gentle support" it feels like regular shapewear. I'm not even sure my lunch is going to fit in here today. On the plus side, they were cheap enough I won't feel bad if I have to cut the waistband.