Our pick of the best maternity underwear on the market. Say goodbye to ill-fitting underthings

Dressing a bump is difficult enough without struggling to find decent underwear. The right underpinning can smooth, slim and support your changing body throughout your pregnancy and beyond... without an over-elasticated nerdy knickers in sight! Here are three tried and tested all-rounders to add to your wardrobe right now: The fashion find If grey granny pants ain't yo' thang, take your behind to Topshop and raid their collection of sexy matching sets in fun colours. This fabulous bra features super-soft jersey cups and a clip bra strap fastening. Three please! The supportive shaper Spanx Power Mama high-waisted shorts grow with you, so choose your pre-pregnancy size and they’ll smooth your thighs and support your lower back for the duration. Like a warm hug for your bump. €38 from Spanx.   The best basic nursing bra  Danish lingerie label Carriwell give mamas-to-be a lift with their award-winning maternity and nursing sets. Their Lace Nursing Bra features racer back straps and a comfy wide underband with no wire or clips. €24.27 at ASOS.com.     Stylish separates Mamalicious does a fine selection of stylish separates and sets for all stages of motherhood. There's free shipping on orders over €80 so fill that basket and breathe a sigh of relief every time you open your underwear drawer. Lace briefs €16.95, Mamalicious. That sexy something... Hotmilk's vision is to change maternity and nursing lingerie the world over "by revealing the sexy woman inside the loving mother." Their Sinfully Sweet Seductress French Knickers (€13) are stretchy yet sexy and feature a rouched gathering at the back to enhance and sculpt your shape. Genius.