My friend agreed to take our maternity photos, but she would like to wait until May so we can get past Ky Derby time and she'll be done with school for the semester.
I'll be 36 weeks by then - do you think that is too late? Did anyone else have theirs done this late or did you have them done earlier?
honeydew / 7589 posts
I did mine at 37, after they were postponed when my photographer got sick.
pear / 1895 posts
I did mine at 40, actually. I didn't have very much swelling, though. I say if you feel comfortable with it, go for it!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
If you're up for it, go for it! My photographer said she prefers weeks 32-35 because the belly is still "perky" aka the baby hasn't dropped yet.
grapefruit / 4056 posts
I did mine at 37 weeks, and despite a bit of swelling, I am happy I did, they really showed my bump in its full glory!
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I say go for it. As long as you feel comfortable I think the later the better 
pineapple / 12053 posts
I just did them for a gal at 38 weeks. She looked great! Go for it!
pomegranate / 3759 posts
I think if you are comfortable then I say do it! I think it fully depicts the whole maternity aspect.
I took some at around that time and it was the first time I really seen myself pregnant. I never let anyone ever see those pictures!
persimmon / 1026 posts
I had mine done at 36 weeks - it was perfect timing for me as my bump was definitely large enough and my feet and face didn't start to really swell until the week after. I felt pretty comfortable at 36 weeks, just waddled around a lot!
nectarine / 2750 posts
Thanks ladies! That makes me feel better. I've usually heard people do them earlier so I was a little nervous about it, but I feel great still and I am getting around pretty well. Lets hope that sticks around for a few more weeks!
kiwi / 662 posts
I think if you're comfortable go for it! I did mine at 35+6 I wish I could have waited longer because my tummy wasn't very big...it was a good thing I didn't though as I went into labour at 37+5.
bananas / 9973 posts
I did mine at 36 or 37 weeks! If you're up for it do it! I will say that I did start getting tired the last 45 min. I'd bring some water and snacks if you can. We couldn't bring a lot of stuff to our location and I wish I did because I was losing steam at the end.
pomelo / 5093 posts
I did mine at 28 weeks, and my bump isn't that big. I wish it had been later.
kiwi / 543 posts
I had mine taken at 38 weeks I'm with @lemondrop, as long as you're still pregnant, it's not too late
nectarine / 2750 posts
@lemondrop: I think that is what I am worried about - if I start feeling contractions I guess I'll put on a dress and tell my husband to get the camera and take some pictures!
clementine / 943 posts
Just to offer an opinion- I think most try to take them at around 30-32 weeks because that's when you really have that cute pregnant look still- after that seems to be when the "oh my god I'm so pregnant I just want to get this baby out" feelings kick in and it stops being so cute.
Plus. I had my baby at 36 weeks!! So you might try to squeeze your shoot in a few weeks prior!!
ETA: I did mine at 33 weeks, and it was perfect timing.
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