a
nursing bra is during mid to late pregnancy, or when your
pre-pregnancy bras are no longer comfortable.
Buy a nursing bra
that
gives you good support but also allows for some extra room for
nursing pads.
When considering
a new
nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the
flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand.
When considering
a new
nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the
flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand.
If you plan on pumping
often, you may want to consider a nursing bra that will work
well with a hands free pumping system .
Tips on Wearing
a Nursing Bra
You may find it comfortable
to wear a nursing bra to bed at night. If so, choose
a very comfortable bra that does not have an underwire.
If you find your
nursing bra is too tight
over your shoulder, consider buying bra extenders offered
by several manufacturers.
Be sure to follow the
washing instructions
on your bra. You don't want it shrinking up
or wearing thin before its time!
General
Tips from Moms who Know!
Be sure to
get a nursing bra that stretches
and has easy to
open flaps. Try them on and make sure you can undo it
with one hand!
When you
outgrow your usual bra
size during pregnancy, the
time is right to switch to a good-fitting nursing bra.
Buy at
least one really pretty nursing bra
to make you feel
good!
Buy a
couple of nursing bras so you can have a clean one
on hand in case you leak.
It can be
hard to guess exactly what size
you'll need once you
are actually nursing and the initial engorgement period
is over. You may want to get one or two in a larger cup
size and return them if you don't need them. But, make
sure you check on the return policy first!
Nursing
bras that have the little plastic clips
for closing
are really easy to do one-handed. The hook and eye set
up is great too, although they can be tricky to redo
with one hand.
Consider
buying several different sizes
late in pregnancy and
leave them in the boxes. When your milk first comes in,
you'll have the right size handy, and you can use the
other sizes later or return them.
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