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Breastfeeding clothes are very comfortable and convenient
from: www.pregnancyexposed.comA baby’s cries for milk may come at any time and breastfeeding clothes can make the whole experience a lot easier.
Breastfeeding clothes are designed to be convenient and comfortable. The clothes make access to the breasts fast and easy. Whether it is a specially designed shirt or breastfeeding bra, breastfeeding clothes can make the early months of motherhood much easier.
One of the most necessary pieces of breastfeeding clothes that a nursing mother needs is a good quality breastfeeding bra. This is one of the most important of the breastfeeding supplies.
Each breastfeeding bra, like most breastfeeding clothes, comes with a variety of helpful features that will help make breastfeeding more comfortable for mother and baby. There are several styles of maternity, nursing or breastfeeding bras.
For many women, it is important to wear a breastfeeding bra, because the bra can reduce stretching of tissues that can result in sagging. Women with bigger breasts are usually more comfortable wearing one.
Most women will prefer to be fitted for a breastfeeding bra. The breasts begin to prepare for lactation early on in the pregnancy and some women will outgrow their usual bra size earlier than others. Usually, most of the changes to the breasts have occurred by around 4 months gestation, which is a good time to be fitted.
A correctly fitted breastfeeding bra gives a woman comfort and support, so it is a good idea to get professional fitted, especially since it is a free service.
It is not recommended for mothers to wear a breastfeeding bra during pregnancy or lactation. During this time many women’s breast-shape changes drastically. The breasts increase and decrease during the day as the milk is produced and removed. The pressure of a wire in an under wire bra will block milk ducts or cause mastitis.
There are many breastfeeding bras available today, which have a more flexible plastic support, similar to having an under wire. These are designed to flex and change positions with the changing breast-shape and are less likely to cause problems.
When you are trying on a breastfeeding bra, it is important that you try on different styles and open and close the bra cups to ensure easy of use and comfort. Buy bras where the whole cup folds away as opposed to those which have rigid trap door styles. These put pressure on a full breast during feeding.
As far as breastfeeding clothes go, there are several helpful styles of shirts, nightgowns and housecoats that make breastfeeding more convenient. Look into a local retailer or check out your favourite online store.
Christine P Gray is a recognized authority on the subject of pregnancy. Her website Pregnancy Exposed provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you will need to know about maternity clothes. All rights reserved. Articles may be reprinted as long as the content and links remains intact and unchanged.