Best Pregnant Halloween Costumes

Why We Love It: Yep, there's a bump in the road -- yours! Pair this funny painted street sign with a construction hat and traffic flags to complete the costume. Wear a button-down if you want more back and side coverage.

-- Submitted by ssmehyl

Why We Love It: This jack-o-lantern belly stands out when paired with a black T-shirt and pants. Bonus: older kids can help paint this simple design.

-- Submitted by Shannon Z. of Conshohocken, PA

Why We Love It: For a preview of things to come, this mama fashioned a bassinet canopy top and baby blanket apron to cover her "baby."

-- Submitted by Sara M. of Washington, Michigan

Why We Love It: This inspired and gorgeous costume is certainly an original use of your bump.

-- Submitted by Holly N.M. of Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Why We Love It: Throw on an athletic-looking top and shorts, and voila -- you're a WNBA player. Conveniently, the basketball is already included.

-- Submitted by Jessica B. of Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Why We Love It: You affectionately call it your beach ball, so go with it! If you're not up for baring all, pair a bikini top or tank with a long, thigh-covering sarong.

-- Submitted by Wendy M. of East Berlin, Pennsylvania

Why We Love It: Hit it out of the park with this baseball-inspired costume. Added bonus: Hubs dressed up as a bat.

-- Submitted by Betsy B. of Redfield, Iowa

Why We Love It: Accessorize your peace bump with hippie tie dye and bell bottoms.

-- Submitted by cloudee462

Why We Love It: You'll have had that bambino by Easter but you can still take inspiration from painted eggs.

-- Submitted by jrex4

Please note that the photos in this slideshow are in no way representative of who will be chosen as a finalist or winner in the Parents.com Best Belly Photo Contest.

Why We Love It: People will do a double take of this x-ray vision costume.

-- Submitted by Krista A.C. of Camarillo, California

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Why We Love It: Don't have a lot of time to whip up a fancy costume? Use skin-safe washable markers to draw on a face -- your new "outie" serves as the nose.

-- Submitted by Clara S. of Sandy, Utah

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Why We Love It: Been missing your daily (um, thrice-daily) cup-o'-joe? Pay homage to your drink of choice (and make a pun if your baby's late) with your bump.

-- Submitted by ssmehyl

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Why We Love It: Get patriotic and paint your bump in the old red, white, and blue -- Election Day is just around the corner.

-- Submitted by Randi W. of North Palm Beach, Florida

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Why We Love It: Kids are cute dressed up as animals so why not you too? Choose color-coordinated clothing to complete your costume -- and make sure you know a good painter.

-- Submitted by ssmehyl

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Why We Love It: You can't find sunflowers at the farmers' market anymore, but we found one here! If you've already got kids, create a bouquet (and cute group costume) by dressing them up as flowers, too.

-- Submitted by Lauryn R. of Brighton, Colorado

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Why We Love It: Does pregnancy have you feeling like you're lugging around a melon? Turn that thought into reality with this delicious, is-that-what-I-think-it-is costume.

-- Submitted by Sarah S. of Amanda, Ohio

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Why We Love It: Superfans paint their faces, but you've got an even bigger canvas. Go Bucs!

-- Submitted by ssmehyl

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Why We Love It: Your world will revolve around that baby of yours, so why not give everyone a preview of coming attractions. Not-so-artistic mamas can print out a globe map, cut out the continent shapes and use as stencils.

-- Submitted by bowejennifer

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Why We Love It: Not so good with a paintbrush? This hula girl costume is paint-free, and the supplies are easily found at party supply stores. Clearly, this get-up is best for warmer climates (grass skirts are not known for their warmth).

-- Submitted by thecutestgata

Please note that the photos in this slideshow are in no way representative of who will be chosen as a finalist or winner in the Parents.com Best Belly Photo Contest.

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