Becoming a mother is a beautuful time, and it seems that nowadays it is becoming increasingly techncial (!) There are dos and don’ts everywhere and must have push chairs and buggies that not only resemble, but also compete with NASA’s Mars Rovers on price.
Maternity lingerie is one area which makes pretty obvious and practical sense. OK, so ignore the term lingerie for now, because it implies glamour and sexiness and – despite recent advances in style – we’re really talking about bulge reduction, support briefs and nursing bras. We have compiled a short guide to nursing bras from Internet research to help you find the right bra for you.
Support. In the world of nursing bras, support is queen. You’ll need it now more than ever, just to feel comfortable. The best nursing bras open in the back but have flaps in the front for access. They also have strong side and undercup support and an extra wide back for a forming fit that doesn’t feel tight. Straps should be adjustable. Soft cup styles usually feature a “no-roll” band, which is a plus. If you’re extra ample, you may be a candidate for bras with extra wide, padded shoulder straps. But be sure to try them on before you buy, to see if they’re comfortable.
Trust maternity bra specialist Royce to come up with the Jasmine nursing bra soft cup nursing bra that combines comfort and support with a stylish design. It features an easy action, single hand, drop cup fitting, as well as pretty lace and ribbon detail at the neck edge.
Sizes: 32F, 32G, 32H, 32J, 32K, 32L, 34F, 34G, 34H, 34J, 34K, 34L, 36F, 36G, 36H, 36J, 36K, 36L, 38F, 38G, 38H, 38J, 38K, 38L, 40F, 40G, 40H, 40J, 40K, 40L (yes, there is such as size)
Closures. How you open and close the flaps on your nursing bra is important. The front flap on many nursing bras attaches at the top, near the shoulder strap. Other nursing-bra flaps open and close between the two cups. Go with whatever type is easier for you to unclasp discreetly one-handed (without having to put your baby down). If you can close your bra one-handed, all the better. Squeeze or push-type latches are easy to operate one-handed, compared with snaps, which usually take two hands to close. Practice in the dressing room at the bra shop.
Goddess has designed the Comfort Zone soft cup nursing bra (left) with comfort and practicality in mind. Inner framing, a wide band and additional back adjustments mean good support. One handed clasps make for easier nursing and special fabric wicks moisture away from the body.
Sizes: 34D, 36D, 36DD, 36DDD, 38DDD, 40D, 40DD, 40DDD, 40H, 42DD, 42DDD, 42G, 42H, 44D, 44DD, 44DDD, 44H, 46D, 46DD, 46DDD, 46G, 46H, 48D, 48G, 48H
Adjustability. Near the end of your pregnancy and in the early weeks of nursing, your breasts may enlarge dramatically, then return to a smaller size once breast feeding gets established. For greatest comfort, you’ll want a nursing bra that “grows” with you and springs back again throughout the day–before and after feedings. After you’ve found your correct bra size, look for brands made with Lycra, which adjusts to changing breast size and fullness. Or opt for 100-percent cotton bras with stretch cups and with three to four hook adjustments in the back so you can change the band size as needed throughout the day.
Beautiful Amoralia materity lingerie such as the Delice maternity bra offer supportive but adjustable bras made from stretch fabrics.
Color and style. Nursing bras once came only in white, beige (taupe), or black. Times are a changin’. Though white is still the norm, you’ll now find nursing bras in red, black, pink, polka dot, florals, and animal prints, some with lace and ribbon.
There are now pinstripe maternity bras, the aptly named Beautiful Mum bra by Anita maternity and even specially designed Polka dot maternity swimsuits
You can browse a wide selection of maternity lingerie at Bra Shop or visit BraLinks to find online maternity lingerie shops in the UK.
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