They also have a bit of shine to them which adds that neat and polished feel to your overall outfit. You’ll probably find that you need to start wearing maternity tights when your regular ones no longer feel comfortable or start to roll down. You can get lighter maternity support tights and ones that are firmer for later on in your pregnancy.

MFM home tester Rebecca commented, "They are very stretchy, great for a 6 foot tall person if you get extra large. The compression technology works by increasing the pressure on your muscles to promote an increase in blood flow to your heart, helping to prevent swelling from occurring.John Lewis does recommend hand washing them, but testers felt they were fine going in a standard wash. Our MFM home tester Stephanie said, “I loved them because they had a thick but soft band at the top and was structured so you had extra material sculpted round the bump. You can find your perfect size by taking your ankle circumference and height measurement, these are then used to determine the best size to go for.

Alongside this, these maternity tights have reinforced toes to keep your toes nice and snug and prolong the lifespan.

Size range – Due to the elastane element in most tights fabrics, they can accommodate lots of different body sizes and shapes. These would work well with a dress or skirt and can be worn with a casual, smart or special occasion outfit. Most maternity support tights come in different factors to combat this and these tights are no different. Although many of us will probably wear maternity leggings frequently during pregnancy, tights can be a better choice under dresses or skirts, especially for work or more formal occasions. They take what can be a very uncomfortable time and transform your experience into something truly care free and as special as it should be.