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You burned all photographic evidence back in the ’90s, but you did actually go through a Goth phase. Black nail polish was your thing — and you’ve never completely recovered.

Give a shout out to your inner punk with MamaSan Maternity. The rocker-inspired collection features black skirts, strapless tops and dresses, highlighted with embroidery of skull and crossbones, pin-up girls and cherries. It’s just edgy enough to wear over a baby bump.

Rock on.

Available at mamasanmaternity.com.

You’re a Spanx girl — the more sucked in, the better. But after giving birth, there are only so many sit-ups a new mom can do. You need an extra push to pull in that tummy.

The Belly Bandit is an abdominal compression binder to help flatten the belly and redefine the waistline post-baby (moms around the globe have been doing this for centuries). The wrap also helps decrease bloating caused by water retention, give support to legs and back, improve posture and reduce back and shoulder pain associated with breastfeeding. It’s OK for use after a C-section, and can be worn all day (even while sleeping).

That will help you rest easier.

Available at bellybandit.com.

As a superwoman, you want to do it all — which includes exercising while pregnant. But even if you loathe the gym, you may want to lace up those old sneakers: The American Pregnancy Association encourages fitness for a healthy pregnancy (talk to your doctor first and check out these guidelines).

Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren, creator of fitness DVD Can’t Stop the Mamma geared toward moms-to-be, offers these tips on working out while preggo:

1. Dedicate at least 20 minutes in your schedule to moving and exercising your body each day. Exercise will reduce constipation, swelling and help you sleep more soundly. Not to mention, it will help keep your body healthier and stronger.

2. Incorporate some form of strength or resistance training in your 20 to 30-minute daily workout. Strength training will help your body adjust to the unavoidable weight gain. You will also be able to maintain a healthier body composition when gaining the extra pounds. You are better off gaining muscle. Easy examples of this are: step ups, leg lifts, dips, push-up plank holds, lunges and squats.

3. Stay ahead of hunger and nausea. Eat every 3 hours or so, even if it is just a few almonds, a piece of cheese or a half of a banana. This will also curb binge eating.

4. If are not already, try to get to sleep earlier. Because the quality of sleep changes so much while pregnant you need to allocate more time for your body to sleep. You will feel so much better taking on all your other responsibilities.

5. Keep a schedule and stick to it.

You’ve turned green with eco-friendliness when it comes to anything for your newborn. But what about your skin?

Honeydew’s maternity skincare is paraben and preservative-free, and full of natural ingredients like calendula, evening primrose and oats that will get you through those precious months. Try the clean-smelling belly balm that glides on deodorant-style, or the soothing leg and foot lotion scented with a hint of mint.

It’ll suit you.

Available at honeydewskincare.com.

“More sleep!” your body is saying. But that ever-growing belly keeps you tossing and turning at night.

A lack of shuteye is why a mom inventor came up with the Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow that helps you find a comfy resting positing. The cubic design opens to two triangles that support your belly and back while keeping your body positioned to one side. It’s all connected by fabric (choose the pattern you prefer) that stretches as you grow.

Whew. Get some rest.

Available at utterlyyours.com.