6 Pointers in Buying a Nursing Bra

1) When should I buy a nursing bra?
The most common questions moms to be often ask is when is the best time to buy a nursing bra and what size should they buy. If you plan to nurse, the best time to buy a nursing bra is in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters when your pre-pregnancy bras no longer fit comfortably and when you need to buy a larger bra. Your breasts will continue to enlarge up to the time you deliver your baby and after your milk comes in. However, they will settle down in size after your milk supply adjusts to the baby's demands and even more when you begin to wean your baby from feedings. Most likely you will need a nursing bra for as long as you are nursing your baby, so even if your 2nd trimester bra purchase is too small for your breasts immediately after delivery, it should fit you down the way as your size decreases.

2) What type of nursing bra should I buy?
There are so many types of nursing bras on the market and for a range of prices. It can be overwhelming knowing where to start. While you are pregnant and purchasing a nursing bra for both maternity and nursing, it is best to buy a nursing bra that is supportive with some extra room for pads which you will need in the early nursing stages. The best types of nursing bras for soon after delivery are those that can expand several cup and band sizes. The bras that stretch to fit multiple sizes typically do not have an underwire and are softcup which maximizes cup accommodation ability as well as comfort for the early stages of nursing.

3) What features should I look for in a nursing bra?
The most important feature in a nursing bra is comfort. Many women find that their breasts expand a full cup size or two when pregnant and nursing. It is often uncomfortable sleeping at night without a bra or even showering without a bra if your cup size is quickly moving down the alphabet. Many women find they need a range of bra types from an easy support sleeping and lounging bra to a more supportive daytime bra. If you plan on pumping it is good idea to get a hands free nursing and pumping bra which is extra supportive.

4) How do I get the most mileage out of my nursing bra?
As you know your cup and band size will fluctuate when pregnant and nursing. After you have your baby you will find your rib size will gradually decrease. If you are buying a nursing bra in your last trimester, it is a good idea to buy one that is not too tight around the band. Many bras have several adjustment hooks on the back to allow several size differences in the band. Look for a bra where you are on the last hook in your last month of pregnancy. You can also buy bra extenders that allow you to extend your strap by several band sizes for a bra that is too tight around the rib cage.

5) What nursing bras are easiest to use?
There are many different styles in nursing bras such as the cross over pull down style, cups that you unhook from each side, those that snap and those that clip. Find the style that works easiest for you. Many women find having several different styles may accommodate their lifestyle the easiest. If you plan to wear a nursing bra at night, look for a light support pull down bra. Chances are if you are half asleep and in the middle of the night you don't want to be fumbling around in the dark for a hook or a snap and your baby will not want to wait around to be fed. For your daytime bra, make sure the snap or hook stays in place with your usual movements and activities as there is nothing worse than a cup coming unhooked on its own in public or trying to rescue a bra that is leaving you lopsided while checking out at the grocery store.

6) What if I want to exercise?
Fortunately today there are a lot of great nursing sport bras on the market, so you can still hit the gym and get the bra support you need when you are a nursing mom. Bravado! makes an excellent nursing sports bra with a lot of great support and comfortable fabric. Sports bras in particular need to have secure snaps to make sure you don't pop out while on the treadmill or lifting weights. Comfort in fit and range in motion is also very important, so make sure you get a bra that fits properly with room to support your breasts' ebbs and flows with your nursing cycles.

Author: Amy Jarman

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Bella Materna Nursing Bras Are Worth The Price

Many of today’s nursing moms are frustrated by the cumbersome, uncomfortable, monstrous and sometimes down right scary nursing bras on the market. Bella Materna is seeking to change that image with their incredibly stylish, sleek, comfortable yet sexy nursing lingerie products.

Bella Materna uses exclusively high quality imported Italian/Lycra material to craft their high end nursing lingerie in the US. The imported Italian/Lycra fabric is cool, comfortable, quick drying and does not fade or pill with use. This fabric is so strong and support that it works well for pumping use in most all of their nursing designs.

Their Anytime Nursing Bra is a bestseller and no-nonsense nursing bra with a sexy silhouette that actually fits and feels like a dream. This bra is so comfortable that many women sleep in it at night to nurse their babies. Although the Anytime Nursing bra has been around for a while by Bella Materna, they have improved this design more over the last few years with even better fit and support and a stronger band to anchor the bralet. This bra fits and supports almost like an soft underwire bra although it does not have any underwires. The Antime Nursing Bralet is as pretty on the back as the front, with a pretty ballet back design and a 4-stage hook and eye closure at the back center. The nursing access is easy, you just slide the cup edge over to the side of the breast for your baby to nurse. This Bralet is perfect for your last trimester of pregnancy and makes a fabulous first nursing bra.

Bella Materna’s Ruched Clip Nursing Bra also offers a comfortable and sexy fit while offering strong support without underwires. This bra is very pretty with front ruching detail and is designed to offer flattering wide separation of the breasts. The adjustable straps also come with a 4-stage hook-and-eye closure for maximum comfort in pregnancy and best fit when nursing.

If you are sports minded and want to get your pre-pregnancy body back as quickly as possible, then the Bella Materna Nursing Sports Bra is a good choice for you. Ultra sleek but with thicker Italian/Lycra material, this nursing bra offers superior support and comfort when exercising without underwires. This Nursing Sports Bra comes with wide Adjustable straps and 3 high hook-and-eye back closures for high performance support. The one-handed clip nursing access with Bella Materna’s exclusive Cradle Strap KeepTM offers support to the breast while nursing. This nursing bra can also double as a maternity exercise bra.

The Bella Materna Padded Nursing Bra offers more structure in a full fitting cup with comfortable underwires. Lactation consultant approved, the patented “Flexy Wires” allow for easy flow from the milk ducks and all day comfort. This bra is lightly lined which hides nursing pads lines and gives you a flattering even look. The molded foam stretch cup comfortably molds to your changing shape. This is an excellent tee-shirt bra! The easy one-handed clasp has a 4-stage hook back closure and adjustable straps.

If you are tired of nursing bras and opt for a nursing cami, Bella Materna’s Nursing Camisole can offer you the same great support and comfort as the Bella Materna Anytime Nursing Bralet, but with tummy coverage. Their Nursing Camisole is designed exactly like the Anytime Nursing Bralet with adjustable straps and no underwires. The tummy coverage provides both an extra layer of warmth for colder weather and also allows more discretion when nursing in public. The Nursing Camisole is great for layering and also doubles as sexy loungewear!

So no need to compromise your sense of fashion with your nursing lingerie needs, Bella Materna’s stylish and comfortable designs offer the full array of style and support in nursing bras and nursing camisoles.

By: Amy Jarman

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