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The maternity clothes you need (and the ones you don't)

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Congratulations you’re pregnant!

Once the excitement has died down a little, and you’ve passed the milestone of the 12-week scan, reality kicks in and one of your thoughts will be – what AM I going to wear?

Hopefully you’ll be in your own clothes for the first trimester, but once your body starts to change rapidly you’ll be ready to invest in some maternity clothes.

It’s an exciting time, but before you start making a dent in your bank balance, make sure you only buy what you really need. Here are our tips for what you'll need - and what you can save money on.

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