How much bigger does the bump get

I’m 31+3 and I have a decent sized bump, my size 10 normal coat just does up but I think by next week it won’t. I’m a bit loathed to spend money on a maternity coat because once baby is here I won’t have the belly and due to back issues I prob won’t wear him much. I can size up to a 12 but I still don’t know if that’s going to accommodate a 38/39 week bump. I can’t go any bigger because I’m 5ft2in and a petite person so a much larger size will swamp me.

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I just don’t do mine up and wear a long scarf keeps me warm enough

You could have a look on vinted for maternity coats, I managed to get a nice one for £15. Like you, I didn’t want to spend loads as I’m only going to wear it for a month, but I’m glad I got it in the end as all my other coats no longer zip up (I’m 33 weeks) and I hate being cold in winter 😄

Same as @Kira but I also don't go out much anymore or driving. If you want you can get a 2in1 maternity coat, that also will serve when you carry the baby in a carrier...I second Vinted. And you can sell it back when you are done

My mum gave me her old size 16 parka coat (I'm a size 10/12 usually) it's fits over the bump nicely but I know it'll be huge once my bump is gone! But definitely have a look on vinted for some bargains 😊

I hate to break it to you but I’ve been told your tummy will still be quite big postpartum ☺️ so it might be worth investing in a bigger coat for this winter.

My tummy with both pregnancies started to get big from 32 weeks onwards. I went from a 10/12 to a 16 in jumpers and coats. Even after birth you will be bigger for a few months so having a decent sized winter coat for pre and post baby is the best option. You won’t be back in that normal size 10 coat till Feb/March xx

I'd just use a warm scarf too. I don't really see the point of investing knowing it will also be my last pregnancy. Maybe it would be different if I was spending a lot of time outside but I don't really so it's fine.

I just wear a hoody under my coat and don’t bother buttoning it up

I refuse to buy a maternity coat too. I’m 31+ 3 and still fitting into all my usual coats. Did think about buying a maternity coat a few months ago but couldn’t justify the expense and haven’t seen anything suitable on Vinted

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FC3H4DW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share this has been by far my favourite maternity purchase, it just zips into my normal coat

After birth you can also use it for baby wearing

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