The best places to shop for maternity clothes

Hatch sells the best high-quality maternity clothes that I wore through my entire pregnancy. They offer casual styles, workwear, outerwear, intimates, formal dresses, and even swimwear.

Simply put, if I had all the money in the world, I would invest in an entire Hatch wardrobe at the start of my first pregnancy. I am only on my first pregnancy, but I can say without fail, the few outfits I have from Hatch will be worn until I pop out our last kiddo.

The quality is so impressive. I feel comfortable in all of their fabrics and styles, and they all wash well. Plus, Hatch offers casual styles and knitwear, workwear, outerwear, intimates, formal dresses, and even swimwear.

Luckily for me, Hatch has a pop-up shop in New York City, and I was able to go in and try on a ton of looks before deciding on my pieces. They also have a pop-up in LA. I think this is an important feature since their dress prices alone can range from $150 to $300 and then some. With these prices, I like to be able to touch, feel, and see what I am investing in first.

Pros: Quality clothes that will last through multiple pregnancies, variety of occasions and styles

Cons: ​Expensive

The Old Navy maternity section gives you endless basic clothing options, all for a great price. This clothing won't last forever, but I get great use out of the pieces.

I don't know about you, but even before pregnancy, I liked to buy my basics from Old Navy. I am not one to wear a brand across my chest, so I like how simple their looks are, including their tank tops, zip-ups and sweats.

I was struggling with a third trimester that fell in the middle of summer and a heatwave that must have hit the record books. I thought that I had filled my closet with a strong wardrobe, but when it came down to needing to change outfits midday, I needed a few more staple looks for my growing body.

I was able to snag a couple dresses, tanks, and shorts from Old Navy without breaking $100. Old Navy carries a wide range of styles and fits. I personally love their fits that showcased my bump. Especially in the third trimester, I loved how comfortable I felt in their looks and pretty much lived in this maxi. I don't think it even matters the season — I would wear this dress in fall or spring with a long-sleeve shirt underneath or a denim jacket.

As for the quality, this clothing won't last forever. I am getting great use out of the pieces I purchased, but I am comfortable in the idea that they may just last this one season and not for future pregnancies.

And you should know that Old Navy also has some amazing 100% cotton outfits for your newborn and beyond.

Pros: Great place to grab all of your daily maternity clothing basics for a very affordable price, sizes from XS to XXL

Cons: ​Good quality for the price

Renting instead of buying? Not a new concept, but it's ideal when your body and clothing needs are changing week over week.

Rent the Runway is not new to the market, but the concept always ​piqued my interest​. Once I found out I was expecting, I knew it was the perfect time to try it out.

With Rent the Runway, I could pay one flat fee and have nearly endless options on my doorstep. It really took the the pain out of shopping for maternity clothes. I went with the unlimited subscription, which allowed me to order up to four looks at one time.

I work in media and content creation, and my pregnancy aligned with a busy season of events and work obligations. This meant that I needed a constant rotation of new looks. The unlimited membership was ideal for pregnancy and helped me get dressed for work and personal events, all pregnancy long.

A perk of having a membership with RTR is that you get to try brands that you otherwise might not be able to afford. I wore an Opening Ceremony dress that retails for $435 to my baby shower and a Show Me Your Mumu dress ($174) to my sister's baby shower all for the rate of four spots at $159 per month. This is all regardless of what you wear and how long you hold on to it.

Pros: ​Options and brands you may otherwise not be able to wear

Cons: ​Monthly subscription required

ASOS has some of the easiest to obtain fast-fashion looks with a thriving maternity section. I wore maternity outfits from ASOS to bed and to parties.

I used ASOS a lot throughout my pregnancy. It's a great site that hits all categories of your wardrobe. I wore maternity outfits from ASOS to bed and to parties.

Since ASOS is online-only and they sell so many different brands, it makes it difficult to order for your ever-changing body. The free shipping and returns make up for that though. I was able to do huge bulk orders and try-ons at home before sending the sizes and styles that didn't fit back.

A big issue is that the quality varies so much from brand to brand on their site that I was unintentionally getting dresses that were sheer fabric. Eight months pregnant is already a look, and I didn't need my bra and undies showing through my dresses.

All that being said, when I wanted a couple staples for my wardrobe that I could dress up and down, I shopped at ASOS. My husband and I did a maternity shoot during our babymoon in Laguna Beach, California. I wanted a look that was simple, pretty, and made me feel comfortable. See the photo above for the look I went with. I think it would be perfect for a baby shower or celebratory brunch as well.

Pros: ​Options for every single occasion, from dresses for a wedding to pajamas

Cons: ​Quality and fit vary greatly depending on brand