Abstract: A woman's maternity garment, such as a bathing suit or the like, is provided, in the interior of the garment, with a first elastically deformable band spanning and supporting the wearer's lower abdominal region from hip to hip; and a second such band spanning and supporting the small of the back from side to side. Optionally, the garment is further provided with a third, narrower band spanning the wearer's chest from side to side, at the lower region of the portion of the garment covering the breasts, and supporting the breasts.