I was expecting compression stockings to be firm and tight on my legs, which these were, but not to be tight on my belly.  These were extremely tight across my abdomen, even though I had ordered the correct size.  At the point I tried them, I was about 24 or 25 weeks of pregnancy and had gained about 10 pounds, so I was not oversized.  It was not at all apparent that there was any kind of maternity panel.  These were so tight on my abdomen that I was concerned that they were cutting off circulation rather than promoting it.