Maternity Fashion Designer

Background

A maternity fashion designer creates stylish and comfortable clothing specifically designed for pregnant women and new mothers. They work on designing clothes that look good while accommodating a growing bump, and also design nursing-friendly outfits for breastfeeding. This role combines fashion design skills with an understanding of the practical needs of expectant and new parents.

Similar Roles

Fashion Designer

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Next Step Roles

Senior Fashion Designer→Fashion Design Director→Maternity Fashion Brand Owner→Head of Design

Publications

VogueWWD (Women's Wear Daily)

Books

The Fashion Design ManualPregnancy and Motherhood in FashionDraping for Apparel Design

Movies

Project RunwayThe September Issue

Key Figures

Natalie PortmanJessica AlbaSerena WilliamsHeidi Klum

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference646.4, 391For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Pregnancy Fashion DesignerMaternity Wear DesignerExpectant Wear Designer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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