Maternity Bra

Any pregnant mom who starts to change her figure wonders what clothes to wear. One of the necessary and important attributes is a bra, which is significantly different from the usual.

During pregnancy, the female breast undergoes changes. It increases, swells, becomes heavy, sensitive. Therefore, it is so important to choose a bra of the correct shape and size, which will help get rid of discomfort and troubles called stretch marks and sagging.

The size of the cups of maternity bras can be adjusted throughout the entire period of the change in the size of the pregnant breast. Therefore, the cups are seamless and have an elastic band inside, passing into the straps, thus tightly supporting the shape of the chest.

The straps on such bras are durable, they are wider than on ordinary bodices, the beretles of which tend to cut into the skin. The elastic waistband is also wider and has a larger number of rows with fasteners, both in height and in length. Despite the fact that such a bra does not look very attractive, it is the best support, easing the weight of the breast and unloading the back of future mothers.

Such a piece of linen is sewn exclusively from natural and harmless materials, thereby preventing all kinds of allergies and irritations.

There is no fixed term for starting a bra sock. But it is important not to forget that the sooner you start wearing it, the easier and more comfortable it will be for you and your chest.

As a rule, breast pumping begins at 3-4 months of pregnancy. But there are cases of exception. Therefore, as soon as a feeling of heaviness appears, it is important to purchase such a bra. If the future mother’s breasts are small and do not change much during pregnancy, then you can do with an ordinary bra, provided that it is comfortable and does not cut into the skin.

The size of the bra must be selected so that it does not cut into the skin, i.e. it is important to consider the volume of the chest and the depth of the calyx. No need to try to emphasize the neckline with such a bra, because it harms the blood flow of your chest, which at this time is most sensitive.

In order to choose the right size, you need to take the following measurements:

• girth under the chest - place a measuring tape directly under the chest. If the resulting number is odd, then add 12 cm to it, and if it is even, then 10. For example, if you get 80, then add 10, we get 90.
• cup fullness - measure the chest with the tape in the fullest part. We calculate the fullness of the cup: subtract the first digit from the resulting figure (girth under the chest). The resulting difference indicates the size of the cup. The correspondence of the resulting numbers and letters is presented below.

Before buying, it is important to try on the product. If this is forbidden, you should check the girth and depth of the cup by putting a bra on yourself. It is important that you wear thin clothing at this moment.

The range of maternity bras has the goal of providing comfort for mommy at any time:

1. The most popular model is a supporting bra. It provides maximum breast support, due to the wide straps and depth of the cups, thereby preventing the active mammary glands from being squeezed.
2. Prenatal bra Designed to support breast shape and prevent stretch marks.
3. Top bra. It is ideal for sleeping, and provides comfortable wear during the day, due to the lack of fasteners.
4. There are also special bras for sleeping. They are used after childbirth, dragging out the breasts and lowering the pain threshold while breastfeeding.
5. 2 in 1. This is a bra for pregnant and lactating mothers. Their cut is the same as that of the support, but the cups are fastened to the straps with hooks, thanks to this it is convenient to feed the child and you do not have to pull the straps off each time.

There are also special models of large sizes for pregnant women, they are wider at the straps and the base and have a larger number of fasteners. Most often, maternity bras are not pitted (special metal inserts to support the shape of the breast). But there are options in which the bones are still there, they are made of softer materials, which prevents them from crashing into the skin and does not interfere with blood flow. You can choose any bra model, the main thing is that it fulfill its main function - breast support.

According to their purpose, bras are divided into three types:

• Lungs - Suitable in the first days of feeding, when the mother’s breasts are especially sensitive. They are made of light and elastic materials, most often have the shape of a top.
• Medium - have wide straps and elastic gum. Designed to support the growing breasts, thereby helping the muscles and alleviating the increased load.
• Hard - are used when the breast has the maximum volume - in late pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The cups here are already tight to the chest and are not designed for enlargement. Convenient fasteners (hooks, zippers) with cups removable on the straps appear on them, for convenient feeding the baby.

When choosing clothes, pregnant women often make one mistake, which subsequently has consequences for life. But this mistake lies in the fact that mommy hopes to pass in ordinary underwear before delivery, and only then she begins to look for a special bra for pregnant women.But at this point, the breast has already undergone major changes, and sometimes even special underwear can not properly maintain the shape of the chest and get rid of stretch marks. Therefore, it is important to change regular underwear, by the time the breast begins to increase.

A pregnant woman must have at least three bras. One for socks, the second for a shift, the third for force majeure circumstances (milk leak, discomfort, or the usual replacement of a worn bodice).

It is important to choose the right bra size. You do not need to take it “for growth”, because a wide bodice will not support your yet not completely full breasts, but rather, it will allow the skin to stretch and change the shape of the breast. If you are starting to "grow" should increase the step of the fastener on the belt. No need to squeeze the chest, hoping that this way you will improve its shape.

There is a misconception that pregnant women should not wear underwired bras. You can do this, but it is important that the bodice fits you in size, and the bones do not cut into the chest. It is important to note here that it is better to choose seamless patterns or the seams should be wide and not rubbing the skin.

Also, experts note that the best bra for pregnant women is multifunctional. Best of all, when the clasp on it is in front, which allows you to quickly and easily remove and put it on.

A woman always wants to look beautiful, and even pregnant. But as for the bra, then it is worth abandoning the usual ruffles, bows and rhinestones so as not to harm the skin. It should be as simple and comfortable as possible. If you really want beauty, then today the lineup offers bodices with printed patterns or from colored fabrics with a pattern.

The fabric for the bra should be natural. The ideal option is 100% cotton or linen. After all, such a bra must be worn both day and night, and such a material allows the skin to breathe.

Most mothers are inclined to believe that the best options for bras are presented in pharmacies. They have no pretentiousness, they are comfortable and designed for mothers with any range of requests.

• Fast is a leader company. The price range is flexible for any wallet. Soft cups, have comfortable straps. There are options with and without bones.

• Mothercare. Beautiful, soft and comfortable underwear for moms. There are various colors and shapes. Many mothers note its durability and wear resistance.

• Medela. For practical moms. They have the shape of a top, there are no cups as such, but they pull away and sit tight. Good for sleeping

• Mare Bella, Euromama - are represented by simple comfortable models with low prices and good quality.

Knowing which bra to choose, a woman can comfortably and conveniently spend all nine months of waiting for the baby. The sooner she takes care of this element of linen, the less troubles she will expect in the future.