Clothing (Plus size)

I'm really struggling. Before becoming pregnant I was a size 18. Right now I'm leaning more into size 20. I've found a place to find bras my size but finding underwear and clothing with the bump is difficult. I am running out of clothing to cover me till the due date.
And then throw in having clothing to deliver in and for postpartum recovery. I don't know where to find nighties and gowns in my size, and sometimes when I try to look it up they're $80. I want to be comfortable, both in the last two months but also in that crucial postpartum, especially with a c-section wound. Any ideas?

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I’ve currently shifted into size 18 at 31w and Kmart has honestly been my holy grail for underwear and pyjamas. 🤍

thanks Ebony, I'll give them another look over!

@Ebony, second, the maternity underwear they are so comfy.

I also have been living in dresses and skirts. I did bite the bullet and invest in some maternity bike shorts (suffer from chub rub) and leggings. I live in these underneath clothing or on their own around the house

Target for underwear 💯 recommended they have packs of 5 which I get the Bikini Design one perfect for even liners , pads etc postpartum wear I have photos if you need for the packaging of targets 5 pack undies , the website Triumph for bras, nursing, maternity, maybe underwear too not sure. K-mart and big w for nighties , T-shirts , shorts aka in the pj section which I wear to bed even at home all the pj shorts and T-shirts. I use to be a size 10-12 before kids then went up to a size 12-14 before I fell pregnant with my first son now I’m sitting at around 16-18 and Pregnant again with my second child due on Nov 2023 and I just recently went shopping for clothes so these stores I highly recommended even Best n Less is good , even big w I got some really good T-shirts, jumpers, trackies , they have heaps of pj nighties plus all these stores you can find good items and items on sale all under $80. Good luck 🤞🏻

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Thanks