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10 hilariously awesome Halloween costume ideas for pregnancy bumps

There's so much genius potential!
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Whether or not you’ve embraced the Halloween season, there is no denying that people’s costume ideas can get pretty next level, particularly amongst the rich and famous.

Each year we marvel at the creative ways that celebrities and their families head out in search of candy in costumes better than the last, and as a result the ideas just get whackier and whackier.

However, it’s not just celebrities bringing the genius costumery. Everyday folks are proving that given a little cardboard and a whole bunch of creativity they can bring a strong costume game as well. And there’s none more creative than a mum-to-be with a pregnancy bump to dress.

Check out this gallery of clever maternity style for the spooky season, which proves being pregnant definitely doesn’t count you out when it comes to costumes …

More Spooky content to get you ready for Halloween 2019:

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Gumball machine

This sweet idea is totally amazing. It takes a special kind of person to think of turning a pregnancy bump into a gumball machine, but we’re so glad they did!

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Avocado

Have you avo seen a costume this good? Cardboard, paint and a cute little bump equals costume magic for this brilliant mum-to-be.

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Speed bump

When you turn your bump into … well … a ‘bump’, perfection occurs. This could be one of the best couple costumes ever!

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Monster

Perfection! The belly, the hands … genius! If you know someone handy on the brush you could turn your bump into just about any animated character you like.

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Wrecking ball

Came in like a wreeeeecking ball! Another super-simple and brilliantly clever idea to bring a little Miley into your Halloween.

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Egg

What an ‘eggsellent’ idea! #sorrynotsorry. This clever mumma had made the most of her bump with this clever, and super simple costume.

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Bowling

Strike! Turning yourself into a pin, and your belly into a bowling ball is pure genius, right?

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Pumpkin

This clever use of smoke and mirrors with a bit of creative painting makes for a memorable Halloween bump moment.

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Bloody arms

Would be hard pressed to find a spookier costume than this realistic look. Pretty simple too, a couple of dolls arms and a bit of paint and your bump turns into a baby itching to get out!

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Bird egg

Can’t get more maternal than a mumma bird and her egg! This clever use of the bump is a ‘cracker’.

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