Of the many things for women to think about when pregnant with a beautiful new life, bras may not be your first concern. But buying maternity bras should be somewhere on your list of things to do before the baby is born. You may have already experienced not being able to fit into your regular bras and may have already added this to do to your list.
One of first changes some women experience when pregnant is a change in their breasts. A change in your breast size inevitably means buying new bras. It is perfectly normal for breasts to become larger during and after pregnancy, but may not be a welcome change for some.
What is possible is finding a good comfortable maternity bra that will make your pregnancy a bit easier and hopefully less painful. If you have never been able to fit into bra comfortably before pregnancy, do not think that all bras are the same. A maternity bra should fit a bit loose and be as close to comfortable as possible.
There are many different kinds of bras for maternity just like there are many different types of traditional bras. One of most important factors to look for in a maternity bra is whether or not you feel comfortable in it. You will most likely experience plenty of discomfort or even pain in other parts of your body, so try not to add an uncomfortable bra to the mix.
If it is still early in your pregnancy, make sure to look for a maternity bra that you can grow into. Though you may think you can stuff yourself into your regular bra until late into your pregnancy, it is better to give yourself a little room. Bra extenders can also be your friend if you are set on staying in your regular bra as long as possible.
The support you will find in a maternity bra could be just the reason you need to justify buying one. You will also be able wear your maternity bra after you have your child as it will take some time to get back to your regular bra size if at all. If you prefer to try sports bras before spending the money on a maternity bra, it is an acceptable option for smaller breasted women in some cases.
Remember also to be on the lookout for underwire bras. Not all women will have this issue, but in some cases the underwires in bras can cause milk ducts to be blocked. For women who plan to nurse blocked ducts could be a major downfall to wearing an underwire bra, but may not make a difference to women who plan to bottle feed.
Or you can search out a nursing bra instead of a maternity bra. While maternity bras are great for many women, a nursing bra can also worn before and after pregnancy and will be a more practical buy for a women planning to nurse. An online search may help you to decide which type of bra will work the best for your needs.
If you want support during the time you are expecting, maternity bras are the answer. Nursing bras allow you to feed your baby comfortably and easily.