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Why should i wear a maternity/nursing bra?
Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. With a maternity/nursing bra you will have support, comfort and practicality.
How do I know when it's time for a new bra?
Many professionals recommend that you visit a professional bra fitter at three to four months and again at seven months of your pregnancy. A perfect fit ensures excellent support and flexibility to allow for breast size fluctuation. Don't be uncomfortable in your regular lingerie until the birth of your baby.
A good rule of thumb: "Tight ain't right". When you take off the bra and see indentations where the band and straps were, your breasts are spilling out of your bra cups, or your bra feels too snug, it's time to purchase a new bra.
Every woman is different, every pregnancy is different, and your breasts will change in a way that's unique to you. You may find that your cup size continues to increase throughout your pregnancy, or your breasts might grow during your first trimester and then not increase in size again until the last few months. Depending on how you grow, you may need to go bra shopping several times during your pregnancy.
What's the difference between regular, maternity, and nursing bras?
A maternity bra is a souped-up version of a regular bra – specifically designed to comfortably support your growing breasts during pregnancy. Wider straps, a soft cotton lining, and extra hooks and eyes on the band are just a few of the features you'll typically find in a maternity bra. Maternity bras usually don't have under-wire cups. Note: Some regular bras offer these features as well and will work fine during pregnancy.
Maternity and nursing bras differ in one basic way: Nursing bras have clasps or panels that allow easy access to the nipples for breastfeeding.
Underwire bras are fine as long as they fit right and don't pinch your breasts. An underwire bra while you're nursing is just fine from a health standpoint.
Many women prefer a combination of both, buying maternity bras or larger sizes of their favorite pre-pregnancy bra in the beginning and switching to nursing bras somewhere in the middle of the third trimester.
If you do buy nursing bras to wear during pregnancy, make sure they give you room to grow. Your breasts may go up another cup size or two after your baby arrives and your milk comes in.
Watch Cake Maternity video What to expect when you are pregnant? posted in our blog for more information.
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