Vintage maternity outfits

Once people accepted that pregnant women could be stylish and need not remain hidden, the designs of vintage '50s maternity fashion were surprisingly varied. Here's a look!

Take a look at these vintage snapshots to see the beauty of women during pregnancy.

From billowing dresses and maternity corsets intended to conceal a woman's baby bump to the formfitting trend seen on expectant mothers today, see how pregnancy fashion has changed over the years.

Vintage maternity dress

As I sit soaking up sweet baby snuggles, I've found a few moments to share one final Sunday-best maternity dress made in the last trimester with baby #2. At 38 weeks, I asked my mother-in-law to snap a few photos on my phone before baby's nearly imminent arrival. I think she did a fabulous job for her first dress photography, don't you? 😃 You'll have to excuse my lack of shoes... we grabbed the photos quickly, and I didn't want to take the time to get my shoes and put them on, so here you…

She announced that her first pregnancy at the end of last year.

1940s maternity dress

Take a look at these vintage snapshots to see the beauty of women during pregnancy.