When shopping for maternity clothes, look for the size you wore before you were pregnant.

This applies to the vast majority of maternity clothing, but some exceptions do apply so check the sizing chart and description user feedback for additional sizing information. 

Designers of maternity clothing make it easy for you to find your size by using your pre-pregnancy sizes and numbers.

• If you wore Medium-sized shirts before pregnancy you’ll want to shop for medium-sized maternity clothes.
• Same goes for numbered sizes; size 12 pre-pregnancy? Look for size 12 in pregnancy clothing. If you come across jeans that are labelled by waist size, (such as 34”) shop for your pre-pregnancy waist size.

True, your waist probably is no longer the same size but the clothing designers have taken that into account with stretchy designs, and slightly larger fit. 

As the owner of Nest & Sprout, maternity brands like Ripe Maternity and Alterier Veronique BC fit true to pre-pregnancy size. These are a more generous fitting maternity brand designed to really grow with you. Hello Miz is more likely to fit smaller, but some of it's stretchier fits have room in them for bigger bodies. 

Where possible we do try to provide user feedback from customers as we receive it from our in store shoppers. If you'd like additional information please send us an email and we'll get back to you promptly. - Bailey Bouwman

Founded in 1996 by friends Kate and Lisa, Ripe Maternity has evolved into a global maternity and nursing label beloved by mothers worldwide. With boutiques across Australia and collaborations with Nordstrom and Macy's, our journey is one of growth and commitment.

Committed to mothers and Mother Nature, Ripe's Maternity and Nursing collections adapt to your changing body and style. Thoughtfully designed, our practices extend from products to packaging and energy consumption.

Committed to mothers and Mother Nature, Ripe's Maternity and Nursing collections adapt to your changing body and style. Thoughtfully designed, our practices extend from products to packaging and energy consumption.

Local Pickup & Delivery

In-store Pickup:
Pick up your order in-store anytime during business hours — it's always free. Place multiple orders and we’ll combine them into one bag until you visit. Most pickups are ready within a few hours.

If your order isn’t marked ready but you’re nearby, stop in — we may have just been helping another customer and can grab it for you on the spot.

🚗 Local Delivery & Pick-Up

We usually offer delivery, but we’ve been too busy to guarantee it consistently this season.

If you can’t make it to the shop:

• Ask about after-hours pick-up at my house, or
  
• I can ship most local orders for around $10, don't hesitate to choose ship at checkout instead.
  

Just send me a message — we’ll figure out what works.

📦 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Regular Parcel (Canada Post):

• Ontario, Quebec & Maritimes: Order by Dec 8, 2025
  
• Western Canada: Order by Dec 15, 2025
  
• Within BC: Order by Dec 18, 2025
  

After these dates, choose Xpresspost or Priority for the best chance of pre-holiday delivery.

Shipping Information

Shipping Rates (Canada Only):
Shipping is tiered based on your order total. Orders over $150 ship free (excludes oversized items).

Standard rates for orders $50–$149.99:

• BC & YT: $12.95

• AB, SK, MB: $12.95

• ON, QC: $14.25

• NB, NS, PEI, NL, NWT, NU: $14.25

Orders under $50:

• BC & YT: $16.25

• AB, SK, MB: $16.95

• ON, QC, East Coast, Territories: $19.95

Western Canada Discounted Shipping:

• $14.95 under $50

• $12.95 under $99.99

• Free shipping on orders over $100

Oversize Items:
Some items may incur additional shipping charges. Oversize fees will apply and are noted on product pages.

Items We Cannot Ship Internationally:
Yoto, Olli Ella, Veer, and select others cannot be shipped outside Canada. If these items are in your cart, checkout will be restricted.

Packaging & Couriers

Eco-Friendly Shipping:
We reuse boxes to keep costs low and reduce waste. Need gift-ready packaging? Leave a note at checkout or email us.

Courier Service:
Orders ship via Canada Post (or another courier if more efficient). Please allow 4–10 business days for delivery.

• BC deliveries often arrive within a few days.

• Eastern Canada may take up to two weeks.

Expedited Shipping:
Choose expedited shipping at checkout. If the final shipping cost is less than quoted, we’ll refund the difference. For special shipping needs, contact us at shop@nestandsprout.ca.

Note:
Shipping delays may occur due to weather, holidays, or courier disruptions. Nest & Sprout is not responsible for delays caused by these circumstances.