Very pleased, would 100% buy again even though I did still get a couple of stretch marks

"I am very pleased with my Secret Saviours and will be using them again for any future pregnancies. I am very prone to stretch marks - I have so many from puberty - so I was keen to minimise them during pregnancy. I wore either the SS briefs or shorties every day from week 16 onwards and loved them. I did get a couple of stretch marks around my belly button in the very last week, but I'm pretty sure SS prevented my stomach from looking like a Zebra. I didn't get the bra, and got lots of stretch marks on my boobs, which indicates that I probably would have got a lot on my belly without SS. Kind of wish I'd got the bra too! Apart from preventing stretch marks, they are so supportive, cradling your growing bump. The only time I wouldn't wear them was to antenatal appointments as they would have to measure my bump. I really felt the difference without them, like everything was hanging out rather than snugly supported! Honestly the shorties kind of work like shareware! All of my pregnancy weight gain went to my ass, so I felt more comfortable with the shorties smoothing out my thighs and butt under my clothes! One thing to consider though is that you will realistically have to purchase at least 2 briefs or whatever you go for, as you need time to wash and air dry them, so you need 2 to alternate if you're going to religiously wear them every day as recommended. I got one set of shorties and one set of briefs. I also needed to purchase another couple of sets after a few months as the pads do wear out and you're going to want max grippage when it's needed most near the end of pregnancy. I also got through 3 sets of the gel and cream duo. I didn't need to size up as I had a pretty neat bump, but others might. So factor all those things into the cost - it's not just a one and done purchase of a kit. If you're going to do it properly then you will have to buy multiple items or it will all have been for nothing if they wear out before the time you need them most. So overall I love them, but it is a bigger financial commitment than it initially seems if you're going to wear them as recommended. To me it was worth it, even if I did get a couple of marks around my bellybutton."

— Annabel M. (4/5)

"The sizes are not ideally described. The belly part of it is fab, but the thigh is smaller, tighter and creates a mark that can been see thought trousers and dresses."

— Maria (3/5)

"The crotch is starting to rip already :-/"

— Kayleigh (3/5)

These work!

"Used both the shorties and the band during my first pregnancy and was relieved that I did not get a single stretch mark! The benefit of the shorties is that the band would sometimes gather at the bottom and dig in. Only complaint with the shorties is that the pads came off on the bum"

— Thomas W. (5/5)

"Wore these every day and they helped me feel secure and comfy. Would do a hand wash daily in the washing machine, hang to dry overnight and ready again the next day. Really great when it was v hot out (being v preggo during the UKs insanely hot sept) meaning i could wear lighter dresses/skirts but feel supported and stopped any chub-rub! Also - I’ve now had baby and can’t see any new stretch marks. Like many ppl I bought their accompanying creams. Not sure they’re necessary as I ended up using other anti stretch mark products instead. The shorts certainly don’t need the morning gel to stay up. I used the shorties and pants from about 6 months ish onwards every day when I wasn’t wearing gym leggings."

— T (5/5)

"Supportive for bump and true to size"

— Carly (5/5)