Belly Bands. Stretch your maternity wardrobe with these clever accessories. Belly Bands are a cross between a belt and a cami, designed without straps. Pull one on to keep your expanding belly under wraps and you can wear pre-pregnancy clothes longer. Available in an array of colors and patterns making it easy to hide those unsightly maternity waist panels. $22 at babybeminematernity.com.

The Baby Name Bible. Picking a name for your new little person is a big decision. With over 600 pages of names, this is one of the most comprehensive name books we’ve seen. Use the book to help generate ideas for your list of favorites, then check the rankings on the Baby Name Wizard. You’ll be well on your way to discovering the perfect identity. $10 at amazon.com.

Belly Ups. We admit it, maternity wear has come a long way, but our biggest complaint still remains — maternity pants won’t stay up! Created by one aggravated mama, Belly Ups are mini suspenders that attach from bra to waistband to keep pants in place. $13 at babyisastar.com.

Lighten My Labor Comfort Collection. When your nearing the end of your 9 months, you’ll want to make sure you snag this fabulous set with products designed by an OB/Gyn nurse to carry you through each of the phases (early, active and transition) of labor. $62 at lightenmylabor.com.

Post-[bump] Tee. You probably relished your adorable bump during pregnancy, but the post-baby bump is a little harder to love. Make light of it and give yourself some extra slim-down time with this fun tee from [bump] maternity.
$38 at bumpbabies.com.