The short answer: your regular, pre-pregnancy size.

Our jeans are designed specifically for a changing body. The denim, fit and elastic belly band all take your growing bump into account, so there's no need to size up just because you're pregnant. Whether you're 12 weeks or 38 weeks, your jeans adapt with you.

This size guide gives a good indication of the right size for you, by measuring your hips at their broadest point. If you're between sizes or unsure which one to choose, we'd love to help. Just send us a message with your usual size and the style you're interested in.

Number one priority is always comfort. The right pair of pregnancy jeans feels comfy from the moment you put them on.

They should:

• feel fitted around your hips
• support your bump
• stay in place throughout the day
• allow you to sit, bend and move freely
• look just like your favourite regular jeans

The only thing that should give away you're wearing pregnancy jeans? Your growing bump.

Usually, that's a sign that either the fit or the quality of the elastic belly band are off.

A supportive belly band should 'hug' your bump and help keep the jeans securely in place. If you're constantly pulling your jeans back up throughout the day, they probably aren't providing enough support.

That's exactly why our jeans are designed with a durable, high-quality elastic belly band that supports both your growing bump and your back while staying comfortably in place. 

Yes. 100%.

All Atelier Melon jeans are designed to be worn from the moment your regular jeans become uncomfortable until the very end of your pregnancy. (Founder note: "My first pregnancy lasted all the way to 42 weeks, and I wore my jeans until the very last day.") Many women also continue wearing them during the first weeks, or even months, after giving birth, while their body is still recovering.

Not at the moment.

Instead, we've chosen to make our jeans longer than average, so they're suitable for tall women and those blessed with long legs. Having a jeans shortened by a tailor (or a crafty mom or neighbor) is a quick fix, but since it's impossible to make jeans longer, we've decided to take this route to make as many women as possible happy with a pair of high-quality pregnancy jeans.

Absolutely.

You don't need a visible bump before you're "allowed" to wear pregnancy jeans. If your regular waistband has become uncomfortable due to bloating or early pregnancy changes, it's already the right time to make the switch. Pregnancy jeans are designed for comfort, not for a particular week of pregnancy.

That being said: if you wear your Atelier Melon jeans before your bump starts showing, the upper denim band of the jeans will probably seem a bit 'open'. Use the inside buttons to tighten it a bit. But trust us, soon enough, you'll need that space.

Good question, and yes, they are. We know from experience that a lot of twin moms have proudly worn our jeans, even up to the very last bit of their pregnancies.

Yes, we've designed our jeans with all the features of a 'normal' pair of jeans. Deep pockets for example, but also a beautiful button and belt loops. All to make sure they look like the jeans you normally love to wear.

There's really no need to wear a belt though, because we promise you: our jeans will never slide down, due to the high-quality elastic belly band.