Best Places to Find Maternity Clothes in Canada

A person with short curly hair wearing a grey sweater and navy MAIA pants, standing against a white counter.

Best place to stock up on maternity work clothes:

Motherhood Maternity

The work never stops – even when you’re busy growing a human. Luckily, Motherhood Maternity has lots of great picks for work including blouses, dress pants, blazers and more in regular and plus sizes. Check out their Preggie Perks program for exclusive deals and free stuff! Take a peek at their selection here.

Pregnant woman wearing a denim jacket, white t-shirt, and distressed light-wash maternity skinny jeans.

Best place to find great everyday wear:

Gap

Whether you’re planning to spend your entire pregnancy in sweats or want to dress up a bit once in a while, Gap checks all the boxes for comfort and style. It’s no surprise that Gap is the place to go for all your denim needs, but they’ve got you covered for t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, maternity dresses and jean jackets, too. Start making your picks here.

Pregnant woman wearing a short-sleeved, knee-length maternity dress in black floral print with a V-neck.

Best place for on trend maternity clothes:

H&M

Your baby can tell all their friends at daycare that they were cool before they were even born thanks to the super stylish maternity picks from H&M. Their huge selection of on-trend tops, bottoms, dresses, pajamas, bras and more will be instant faves that’ll take you from maternity to postpartum and beyond. Seriously – this maternity wardrobe is one you’ll wanna wear even after your babe has arrived. Check out the goods here.

A mother in a striped maternity top nursing her baby on a bench by the beach.

Best place for clothing to wear while breastfeeding:

Yo Mama Maternity

Shopping for maternity wear also includes the fourth trimester – the one where your baby has finally made their appearance on the other side of your belly. Finding clothing and underwear that make breastfeeding comfortable and easy is a game changer, and Yo Mama Maternity has an entire section of their online store dedicated to nursing friendly bras, dresses, tanks, tops, knits and pajamas. Get browsing here.

Front and back view of a pregnant woman wearing a navy blue lace maternity cocktail dress with a ribbon waist tie.

Best place to shop outfits by occasion:

Seraphine

Seraphine is a goldmine for just about any maternity gear you can imagine, and they make browsing their online store easy with their “Shop By Occasion” section. Finding the perfect outfit for work, weddings, baby showers, holidays and even babymoons is a breeze – the hardest part will be narrowing down your favorite picks. View their collection here.

Pregnant woman with curly hair wearing a pink long-sleeve maternity crew-neck t-shirt and blue jeans.

Best place for trendy but affordable picks:

Old Navy

If you’re looking to bulk up your maternity wardrobe without breaking the bank, Old Navy is a great place to look. Not only are their everyday prices pretty affordable, but they also have frequent sales – especially online. If you have no idea where to get started building your pregnancy wardrobe, their Maternity Starter Kit section is a great jumping off point. Check out their full maternity selection here.

Maternity basics set featuring black leggings, white camisole, and v-neck t-shirts in grey and black.

Best place for well-priced basics:

Walmart

Where else can you stock up on groceries, self-care gear and maternity wear, all at the same time? Walmart is your best friend when it comes to finding well-priced pregnancy staples like tops, bottoms, dresses, belly bands, swimwear, loungewear and activewear. Shopping online also allows you to filter your search by trimester, brand, or clothing category. Find your new faves here.

Three short-sleeve V-neck maternity t-shirts in grey and white stripes, solid white, and solid black with ruched sides.

Best place to purchase maternity clothes online:

Amazon

Fast, affordable (or free) shipping, easy returns and a good selection are some of the most important factors when it comes to shopping online, and Amazon nails them all. Over 100,000 maternity picks will give you the perfect excuse not to leave the couch for a while (gotta find the perfect fit, right?) View their huge selection here.

Pregnant person sitting on a bed wearing olive green ribbed maternity loungewear.

Best place to shop Canadian:

Carry Maternity

If you’re in the Toronto area, Carry Maternity is a must-stop shop for maternity wear, but if not, their online store is accessible no matter where your pregnant tootsies call home. Their carefully chosen pieces are as flattering as they are functional and come from popular brands like Hatch, Legoe Heritage, Ripe Maternity, and Carry’s own label. Visit the online store here.

A variety of colorful used clothes hanging on a rack with plastic hangers in a thrift store.

Best place to get your bang for your buck:

Thrift Stores

The thing about having a body that’s constantly growing and changing over a short span of time is, the pair of pants that fit last week may be a little too tight for comfort this week. While it may feel like a bummer to only get a few months of wear out of your pregnancy pants before you need to size up, it also means that there are great deals to be found on second hand maternity wear in excellent shape. Value Village, Goodwill, Mission, Salvation Army, Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji are great places to get your thrift on for maternity clothing that’s a steal of a deal.