Ripe Maternity is an Australian fashion label founded in Melbourne in 2000 by two mums who wanted stylish, comfortable clothing for pregnancy and beyond. Designed with real bodies in mind, every piece balances practicality with a modern, put-together aesthetic. The range spans dresses, tops, jeans, activewear and swimwear, all available through Peekaboo Baby with delivery across Australia.
Ripe Maternity offers a full wardrobe for pregnancy and nursing, including casual tops, dresses, jeans, activewear and swimwear. Each piece is designed to grow with you and transition seamlessly between pregnancy and postpartum wear.
Yes. Many Ripe Maternity pieces are designed with discreet nursing access built in, so you can continue wearing your favourite styles after your baby arrives. Look for the nursing-friendly label on individual product pages.
Ripe Maternity is an Australian brand headquartered in Melbourne. The label has been designing maternity fashion locally since 2000 and is proudly stocked at Peekaboo Baby for customers across Australia.
Ripe Maternity is designed to fit a range of body shapes throughout pregnancy. Please check the size guide on each individual product page for the most accurate fit information, as sizing can vary across the different styles in the range.
Care instructions vary by fabric and style. Always check the care label sewn into your garment before washing. As a general guide, most Ripe Maternity pieces perform best on a gentle machine wash in cold water, then laid flat to dry.
Yes, Ripe Maternity includes a dedicated activewear range designed to support you through pregnancy and postnatal recovery. The range includes maternity leggings and supportive tops built for comfort during exercise, yoga or everyday movement.
Ripe Maternity Australia - Nursing Dresses, Maternity Tops and Pregnancy Clothing
Ripe Maternity is an Australian maternity and nursing clothing brand that designs clothes for women during pregnancy and the breastfeeding period. The Ripe Maternity range covers everything from everyday basics like seamless briefs and nursing tank tops through to nursing dresses, maternity jeans and special-occasion maxi dresses. Ripe Maternity products are designed in Australia to suit Australian conditions and body shapes. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Ripe Maternity, stocking nursing dresses, maternity leggings, tops, tank tops and dresses with free shipping on orders over $129.
The Ripe Maternity range is designed to take a woman through pregnancy and the breastfeeding period in the same garments. Most Ripe Maternity nursing dresses and tops include hidden nursing access - panels, wraps or discrete openings - so the same piece works before and after birth. Browse the full Ripe Maternity range in the maternity clothes category or shop by specific type in maternity dresses, maternity tops and maternity leggings at Peekaboo Baby.
Ripe Maternity nursing dresses and tops
Nursing dresses and tops are the largest product category in the Ripe Maternity range at Peekaboo Baby. Ripe Maternity nursing dresses are designed with discrete nursing access so the dress works for breastfeeding as well as through pregnancy. The Stripe Nursing Tube Dress and Valerie Nursing Dress are popular styles designed for warmer months. The Maritime Babydoll Nursing Knit is a relaxed knit dress designed for cooler weather. Nursing tank tops and T-shirts from Ripe Maternity are designed as everyday basics with built-in nursing clips or wraps, priced from approximately $65-$70.
Ripe Maternity jeans and pants
Ripe Maternity produces maternity jeans, jeggings and casual pants designed with over-the-bump or under-the-bump waistbands. The Isla Ankle Grazer Denim Jeggings are a popular style that uses a stretchy denim fabric designed to accommodate a growing bump through all three trimesters. Maternity leggings from Ripe Maternity are designed as everyday bottoms in a smooth, stretchy fabric suited to Australian warmer months. Browse the full maternity pants and maternity leggings range at Peekaboo Baby.
Ripe Maternity occasion and special wear
Ripe Maternity produces maternity maxi dresses and occasion dresses designed for events during pregnancy. The Cold Shoulder Maxi Dress and Baja Summer Dress are styled for warmer weather events including baby showers, family gatherings and everyday summer wear. These are designed to be comfortable through pregnancy while still working as occasion wear. Explore the full nursing dresses range for all available styles at Peekaboo Baby.
What to look for in Ripe Maternity clothing
Built-in nursing access - Ripe Maternity nursing tops and dresses include hidden access panels, wrap fronts or nursing clips so the garment works for breastfeeding after birth without any modification. This means the same piece serves through pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Over-bump and under-bump options - Ripe Maternity jeans and leggings are available in over-the-bump (full panel) and under-the-bump cuts. Over-the-bump suits mid to late pregnancy and provides abdominal support. Under-the-bump is preferred by some women in early pregnancy or postnatally.
Stretch and recovery fabrics - Ripe Maternity uses stretch fabrics across dresses, tops and bottoms that are designed to expand through pregnancy and recover shape postnatally. This is a practical consideration when buying clothing that needs to work across changing body shapes.
Australian sizing and fit - Ripe Maternity is an Australian brand and sizes accordingly. Australian maternity women find the fit more consistent with Australian body proportions than imported maternity brands.
Range breadth - The Ripe Maternity range covers basics (briefs, tank tops, T-shirts), everyday bottoms (leggings, jeans), casual dresses and occasion dresses. This makes it possible to build a complete maternity wardrobe from one brand.
Transition wear - Ripe Maternity nursing dresses and tops are designed to work both during late pregnancy and through the breastfeeding period. Parents who breastfeed for 12+ months get extended use from these garments beyond the pregnancy stage.
Pair Ripe Maternity with other Peekaboo Baby essentials
A nursing wardrobe works best alongside the right nursing bra for support and access. Browse the nursing bras and maternity bras range at Peekaboo Baby for compatible options. For parents setting up for a new baby, Ripe Maternity clothing pairs well with the hospital bag essentials in the hospital bag category. Berlei nursing bras and Bravado Designs are popular nursing bra brands also stocked at Peekaboo Baby.
Ripe Maternity - Frequently Asked Questions
Ripe Maternity uses standard Australian women's sizing (XS to XXL) across its range. The brand recommends sizing up from your pre-pregnancy size as a starting point, particularly for dresses and tops from mid-pregnancy onwards. For maternity jeans and leggings, the stretchy waistband typically means your pre-pregnancy size will accommodate the bump through most of the pregnancy. If you are between sizes, Ripe Maternity recommends going up rather than down, as stretch garments that are too tight become uncomfortable in the later stages. Size guides are available on each product listing at Peekaboo Baby.
Yes. Most Ripe Maternity nursing dresses and tops are designed with built-in nursing access so they work for breastfeeding after birth without modification. Nursing access is incorporated as hidden panels, wrap-front designs or discrete nursing clips. This means many Ripe Maternity garments purchased during pregnancy continue to be useful through the breastfeeding period - typically 6-24 months postnatally depending on how long a mother breastfeeds. The product descriptions at Peekaboo Baby specify which garments include nursing access.
Over-the-bump maternity pants have a full-panel waistband that extends over the entire abdomen and provides support around the bump. They are suited to mid and late pregnancy and are often preferred by women who want the waistband to feel secure and supported. Under-the-bump maternity pants sit below the abdomen with a lower waistband. They are preferred by some women in early pregnancy, in warmer weather, or postnatally when the full panel feels too warm or tight. Both styles are available in the Ripe Maternity range at Peekaboo Baby.
Ripe Maternity garments are typically machine washable on a gentle cold cycle. Stretchy fabrics including the maternity leggings and knit dresses should be washed cold and either line dried or tumble dried on low to preserve the stretch and shape. Denim jeggings from the Ripe Maternity range are designed to be machine washed cold, inside out, to maintain the colour. Always check the care label on the specific garment - Ripe Maternity uses a range of fabrics across the collection and care instructions vary by fabric type.
Most women start buying maternity clothing from around 12-16 weeks, when standard waistbands begin to feel uncomfortable. Ripe Maternity leggings and seamless briefs can be worn from the first trimester as they accommodate a growing bump gradually. Maternity jeans and dresses are typically most useful from 16 weeks onwards when the bump is more visible. Nursing-specific pieces like nursing dresses and tops can be purchased any time during pregnancy so they are ready for the postnatal period. Ripe Maternity garments are designed to fit across all three trimesters.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Ripe Maternity orders over $129 to every Australian state and territory. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse. Most Ripe Maternity dresses and jeans are individually priced above $65, so combining a dress with a top or leggings will typically reach the $129 free shipping threshold. Metro deliveries typically take 2-4 business days. Regional and rural deliveries typically take 4-8 business days.
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