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Long gone are days -and thank goodness for that- when maternity wear meant utilitarian, ill fitting, uncomfortable clothing which inevitably made a a pregnant woman feel even more awkward and self-conscious than she already did. Nowadays, for moms-to-be in Australia, maternity wear from top fashion designers can be legitimately considered maternity fashion and represents an honest celebration of the expectant female form.

Here are but a few of the terrific maternity fashion labels available to Australian moms-to-be these days.

##Soon Maternity

Launched in 2005, this Australian maternity label produces everything from denims, to knitwear, to dresses, to nappy bags. Their stated philosophy is "to provide stylish, easy-wearing pieces for the fashion conscious pregnant girl". Their website can be found at www.soonmaternity.com

##Seraphine Maternity

UK based Seraphine was founded in 2003 by its head designer, Cecile. One of the top maternity labels in Europe their beautiful stylish pieces can be found all over the world. You can visit their website at www.seraphine.com

##Juliet Dream Maternity

Us maternity label Juliet Dream has been operating since 2001 and providing exquisite fashionable pieces that transition ladies from pregnancy, through nursing and beyond. Their website can be found at www.julietdream.com

##Ripe Maternity

Founded in 1996 by Kate Beaconsfield and Lisa Balakas, Ripe Maternity is a thriving, award-winning Australian company which ships its fashion all over the world. They have six concept stores throughout Melbourne and a terrific website at www.ripematernity.com

These are but a few of the fabulous maternity labels available to Australian mums-to-be; there are many others. If you're hoping to find more, you ought to go online and Google 'Australia Maternity Wear'. You will find many fine sites that will offer you access to the best the world has to offer when it comes to maternity fashion, nursing gear, and organic baby products.