The Hands-Down Best Maternity Jeans, Straight From Moms and Moms-to-Be Who Know

"I'd read reviews ahead of time and decided to try these in my pre-pregnancy size. When I first got them I was around 20 weeks or so, and the waistband and waist area were too big for me, but I kept them because I knew I'd be growing. Now they're my go-to jeans for style and comfort. When it comes to jeans, I feel most like myself in black ripped jeans, so the fact that the knee rip and hemline were perfectly frayed for my taste made me feel like I wasn't compromising. On the comfort front, though the pants still slide down after long bouts of walking, my skin is never irritated. For me that's critical, as I just want to be comfortable. I can sit and work in these all day and never have any red marks in my skin from the fabric digging in. As happy as could be." — Rebecca Brown, editor, Shopping

Shop: Madewell Maternity Over-the-Belly Skinny Jeans in Black Sea ($138)