From the 8th month of pregnancy, it is common to wear a nursing bra. As the breasts are very sensitive, it is advisable to choose a bra in soft and stretchy materials, such as cotton and microfiber. Do not hesitate to also get an extension, to adapt the size according to the rise of milk. Avoid:underwire. Just like sports bras, a good nursing bra should be risk-free:no seams that hurt or compress. One watchword above all:comfort.
As the name suggests, a nursing bra does double duty:it supports your breasts while allowing you to breastfeed. A good nursing bra must therefore meet several expectations:be comfortable, maintain the chest and back well, but also facilitate access to the breasts. This is the reason why they are designed with an opening in the front. In general, a clasp or a press stud or magnet allow the bonnet to be uncovered. Some women wear their nursing bra even at night when the chest is sore. Like a sports bra (yes…), nursing bras are quite enveloping, which does not mean that you will have to wear a grandmother's bra!
Measure your chest as advised in our article Choosing the right bra:the guide. Once again, the first criterion for choosing your nursing bra is comfort. Opt for a model with wide straps, especially if you already have a large chest, with several hooks in the back to adapt to the variations in size of your chest. The cups must be wide enough not to compress your breasts, and thus avoid inflammation of the nipple (mastitis). Once opened, they should allow both you and the baby to be in skin-to-skin contact. A few weeks after giving birth, your breasts should have reached their final size. You can then safely choose a new nursing bra if the previous one does not suit you. Price level, count between 30 and 100 euros of budget.
Many brands have specialized in maternity lingerie. You will easily find a nursing bra that is both comfortable and attractive. Laces and sensual colors are displayed today in the maternity departments of lingerie stores or on the Internet! Some brands even offer sets with matching panties, thongs or shorties. Nothing to worry about!
