If you are pregnant and expecting a baby soon, you must have made a list of all the things you will need for the newborn. But what about the things you will need?
Besides a lot of patience, love, and care, what you need is maternity wear. And one of the most important pieces of maternity wear is a nursing bra. You’ve been wearing a bra for a long time.
But are you knowledgeable enough to choose the right nursing bra for yourself? Read more…
Mummy Ramona, Nadine and model Victoria are wearing Lovemère Seamless Nursing Bra.
What is a Nursing Bra?
A nursing bra is a specially made bra for breastfeeding mothers. It takes into account things like breast size change through pregnancy, leaking breasts, growth, adequate support, ease of care, etc. Basically, everything there is about your breasts and breastfeeding, a good nursing bra will take care of it.
How is a nursing bra different from a regular bra?
You’ve been wearing regular bras all these years. But you can’t possibly wear them while you’re breastfeeding because the underwire can dig into your skin and make the sensitive breast area uncomfortable. Even without an underwire, a regular bra won’t fit your changing breasts while breastfeeding.
If you prefer to wear a sports bra that provides good support and helps keep the chest dry, continuing with these bras after giving birth is not a good option. They can be tight and also, they cannot adjust to the changing size of the breast when the milk comes in.
A nursing bra, on the other hand, is designed to give you more comfort and help you nurse comfortably, even when you’re out and about.
How to choose a Nursing Bra?
Choosing the right nursing bra is very important because the wrong bra can defeat the whole purpose of wearing a nursing bra.
The right size.
The first and most important aspect you need to consider is the size of the bra. An ill-fitting bra can do more harm than good. Remember that you will not know the new breast size immediately after giving birth. Once the milk is in, it takes several weeks to regulate the supply. Only after this you will know how much your breast has changed. Also, the size and shape will change during the day depending on whether you’ve just nursed, or if it’s feeding time!
Learn how to measure yourself before you buy a bra.
A good time to measure is during the day, before feeding time. This way, your breasts are full, and you can avoid buying a smaller cup size.
The right kind.
If you think there is only one type of nursing bra, think again. Modern nursing bras take the comfort of nursing mothers seriously. So, from a bra with functional clasps to pull down the cups for easy nursing access, to lace-adorned nursing bralettes to make you feel good, new mums are spoiled for choice.
Mummy Winnie is wearing an Avery Dove Nursing Bralette. Beautifully shot by Bows & Ribbons Photography.
And if you’re not familiar with the term, say so How are you in ‘sleep bras’. Sleep bras is designed to keep you comfortable while you sleep, while also being perfect for nighttime nursing sessions. You can also choose from a wide range of nursing bras that are comfortable and promise to be nipple-free when you wear them under t-shirts.
Another good option is nursing camisoles. Wear them while you relax at home, sleep with the baby, or tuck them inside a shirt or jacket when you go out.
Also, most good nursing bras will have enough room to hold the nursing pads to take care of any leaks, so you don’t have to change the bra every time a little milk leaks. You can just replace the pads.
The right number.
With so many options available in nursing bras, you really can’t settle on one. But how many does a new mother really need? Even just three. So when you have just put one for washing, and in the other, there is an empty one lying around if you need to change what you are wearing.
So, ladies, show your breasts some love and invest in good nursing bras. Your breasts will thank you for them. Also, as you face the challenges of being a new mom, feeling good about yourself from the inside will be great to give you a little boost!
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