Modern women are accustomed to plan everything and paint their lives point by point. This approach applies not only to the profession, but also to personal life. In particular, the habit of thinking through everything makes sense during pregnancy. Almost every expectant mother carefully prepares for this honorable and at the same time responsible status. And here it is important to consider everything, because even the smallest details can make life easier at the right time.
Underwear for a nursing mother
In the process of preparing for a trip to the hospital, both diapers and vests for the baby, as well as comfortable clothes for the mother, are selected. The most necessary elements of the clothes of a woman who is going to breastfeed her baby include: nightgowns with side fasteners, comfortable wraps, special underwear in the form of a bra for nursing mothers, etc. There are often disputes about the latter whether it is needed at all or it’s enough to use the usual option without spending extra money.
In this matter, you need to figure out what the bra for feeding generally serves for. Its most important advantage is the creation of convenience for breastfeeding, so that both mother and baby during this sacrament do not interfere. An ordinary bra will not create such comfort if its cups do not open individually. Therefore, you should not save on elementary things, so as not to create unnecessary problems for yourself.
How to choose?
Firstly, it is worth noting the place of purchase of such a specific bra. Many obstetrician-gynecologists do not recommend purchasing it on the mass market for many reasons, the main of which is the dubious quality of the goods. It is better to go to a specialized lingerie store, where an experienced sales assistant will advise and pick up underwear for a specific figure.
Secondly, how to choose a bra for feeding, if the consultant does not have the information and you have to make a decision yourself? In this case, do not be upset: there are several specific selection criteria.
- The cups on the bra should open and close so that this can be done with one hand, because the second hand will support the baby.
- The bra for feeding should have such a style to support the breast from below, otherwise it will be inconvenient to fasten and feed.
- A point such as a good size is required. Too narrow cups can compress the chest so much that it leads to blockage of the milk ducts, and as a result - serious diseases of the mammary gland. An excessively loose bra will not keep the breast in position and milk leakage may occur.
What is worth paying attention to?
It is no secret that a properly selected nursing bra will not only contribute to a convenient breastfeeding process, but also provide a good mood for a nursing mother. After all, if the cups open or close for a long time because of the complex fastener, this can lead to nervousness. To avoid problems, it is better to immediately look at the selected option from all sides.
So, be sure to check whether the cups open in front completely. This option is very inconvenient, because after the end of feeding it will be problematic to put the breast back.
Bones should also be avoided, especially in the first month after birth. Bones can interfere with the flow of milk in the area where they are located. The problem with bones often occurs in pregnant women who complain of stomach discomfort when they sit on a chair or sofa.
Material for making bras
When choosing the upper part of underwear, you should always consider that a bra for feeding is not a simple element of clothing, but first of all a means to facilitate and create maximum comfort.
Comfort is not possible if the underwear fabric "does not breathe", that is, does not allow air and moisture to pass through. So, synthetic tissues for the most part do not absorb moisture that collects on the chest around the nipples, where harmful bacteria quickly multiply over time, causing inflammation. Among the different types of materials, one hundred percent cotton is the most reliable, which perfectly suits any type of skin and does not cause allergies.
Also, do not buy bras in which various films or plastic inserts are originally sewn. They do not carry any benefit in themselves, but only serve to increase prices as another marketing move of the manufacturer.
Determine the size
Many pregnant women are wondering how to guess with the size of a bra, which will be required after childbirth. Experts offer several recommendations regarding this topic.
It is advisable to buy a bra for feeding, the size of which (cups and chest circumference) will be one or two points more. Moreover, it is better to make a purchase at a later date, because by this time the chest is already very full. This bra will fit in the first month after giving birth.
Required quantity
At that moment, when the breast size of the nursing mother is finally established, you can buy a few more bras that are clearly suitable in size. It is better to take at least three, because they often have to be changed and washed, especially in the summer.
On many bras, manufacturers thought up a convenient move in advance: several rows of hooks were sewn on the back in order to adjust the width and compensate for changes in breast size. Also often there are additional options for enlarging the cups.
Catalog purchase
Not all women during pregnancy have the opportunity to go to the store, try on and personally choose their favorite underwear. There are cases when there is simply not enough time to run around shopping or the condition of a pregnant woman is so critical that you have to lie in a medical institution for support. Here the Internet or catalogs of women's clothing come to the rescue , according to which you can order everything that you liked.
However, with such a remote order, there is a risk of making a mistake and not guessing with the shape or size of the nursing bra. This leads to unnecessary problems: return, replacement with another option, etc.
It’s more appropriate not to rush into a choice, but to take a closer look at how the bra for feeding looks on the model. Photos in online stores are usually presented in close-up so that you can see all the nuances: general appearance, cup shape, style, color, fasteners, decor, etc.
Before the final choice, it is advisable to call the contact phone numbers and consult with the seller how to measure yourself and choose the exact size of the bra. Women with magnificent breasts should pay attention not only to size and shape, but also to additional support.
Reviews and Opinions
As practice shows, many women complained about very serious health problems for a seemingly minor reason - because of the too narrow bra size. Many of them chose that nursing bra, the reviews of which were left by users on the web pages of electronic stores.
But in this matter one cannot focus solely on the opinions of strangers. Each lady has her own breast shape, so one woman can perfectly fit a bra from the catalog, and the other does not. It is one thing if it is too wide, and quite another when the breastfeeding bra is narrow and squeezes the breast of a nursing woman. What does this threaten? First, the blockage of the milk ducts, and later the occurrence of seals. To avoid all this, you must carefully select such underwear that sits well and provides comfort and good mood.