Not sure where to start? Well, here are some great pointers to get you through the next 9 months on budget!

• Ask friends, co-workers, and relatives if they know anyone who would have maternity clothes kicking around. Many women who are done having children have just stored their maternity clothes, thinking they may need them again someday. Try to borrow clothes and return them.

• Check out consignment stores or second hand stores. So many people pack up their clothes and send them right to the second hand store. There are lots of maternity clothes that have barely been touched, and you can pick them up at awesome prices.

• Wear your husband's shirts. Men's shirts can be wonderful during the latter stage of pregnancy. Men's shirts tend to be larger and longer giving you a lot of added stretch and comfort for your belly. Don't wear tight, fitting clothing. It will make you really uncomfortable and start to hurt your belly and hips after a while.

• Maternity stores offer great end of season discounts. Be sure to shop at the back of the stores where sale merchandise is displayed. You can get some great discount prices if you look on the sales rack.

• Buy just a few maternity items that you can mix and match with others. Some must have items are a pair of jeans, a black sweater, a couple of t-shirts, stretchy colored long sleeve tops, a good bra, and about 6 pair of maternity panties.