Maternity bra

Any pregnant mom who begins 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 one.

During pregnancy, women's breasts undergo 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 the discomfort and troubles called stretch marks and sagging.

The size of the maternity bra cups can be adjusted throughout the entire period of changing the size of the breast of the pregnant woman. Therefore, the cups are seamless and have an elastic band inside that passes 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 breeches of which tend to cut into the skin. The elastic waistband is also wider and has more 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, lightening the weight of the breasts and unloading the back of expectant mothers.

Sew such a piece of linen exclusively from natural and harmless materials, thereby preventing all kinds of allergies and irritations.

There is no specific deadline to start wearing a bra. But it is important not to forget that the sooner you start wearing it, the easier and more comfortable you and your breasts will be.

As a rule, breast pumping begins at 3-4 months of pregnancy. But there are also exceptions. Therefore, as soon as there is a feeling of heaviness, it is important to purchase such a bra. If the breast of the expectant mother is small and does 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 breast and the depth of the cup. You should not try to emphasize the cleavage with such a bra, because it harms the blood flow to your breasts, which at this time are most sensitive.

In order to find the correct size, you need to take the following measurements:

• girth under the bust - place the measuring tape directly under the bust. 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.
• the fullness of the cup - measure the chest in the fullest part with a tape. We calculate the fullness of the cup: subtract the first number from the resulting figure (the girth under the bust). The resulting difference is the size of the cup. The correspondence of the resulting number and letter is presented below.

It is important to try on the product before purchasing. If this is prohibited, you should check the girth and depth of the cup, putting the bra over yourself. It is important that at this moment you are wearing thin clothes.

The range of maternity bras aims to provide comfort for mommy at all times:

1. The most popular model is the supportive bra. It provides maximum breast support due to wide straps and depth of cups, thus preventing squeezing of actively working breasts.
2. Prenatal bra designed to support the shape of the breasts and prevent stretch marks.
3. Top bra. 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 to tighten the breasts and reduce pain tolerance during breastfeeding.
5. 2 in 1. This is a bra for pregnant and nursing mothers. Their cut is the same as that of the supporter, but the cups are fastened to the straps with hooks, thanks to which it is convenient to feed the child and does not have to pull off the straps every time.

There are also special models of large sizes for pregnant women, they are wider at the straps and base and have more fasteners. Most often, maternity bras do not have wires (special metal inserts to support the shape of the breast). But there are options in which there are still bones, they are made of softer materials, which prevents them from cutting into the skin and does not interfere with blood flow. You can choose any bra model, the main thing is that it fulfills 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 lightweight and elastic materials, most often in the shape of a top.
• Average - have wide straps and elastic band. Designed to support grown breasts, thereby helping muscles and relieving increased stress.
• Hard - used when the breast has the maximum volume - in late pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The cups here already fit snugly to the chest and are not intended for augmentation. Convenient fasteners (hooks, zippers) appear on them with cups removable from the straps for convenient feeding of the baby.

When choosing lingerie, pregnant women often make one mistake, which in the future has consequences for life. And this mistake lies in the fact that mommy hopes to wear normal underwear before giving birth, and only then she starts looking for a special bra for pregnant women.But by this time the breasts have already undergone great changes, and sometimes even special underwear cannot properly support the shape of the breasts and get rid of stretch marks. Therefore, it is important to change your regular underwear by the time your breasts begin to enlarge.

A pregnant woman should have at least three bras in her supply. One for wearing, the second for a change, the third for "force majeure" circumstances (milk leakage, discomfort, or the usual replacement of a worn bodice).

Choosing the right bra size is important. You do not need to take it "for growth", because a wide bodice will not support your still not quite full chest, but, on the contrary, will allow the skin to stretch and change the shape of the breast. If you start to "grow" you should increase the step of the fastener on the belt. No need to squeeze your breasts hoping that this 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 also important to note here that it is better to choose a seamless pattern, or the seams should be wide and not chafing the skin.

Also, experts note that the best bra for pregnant women is multifunctional. It works best when the clasp is on the front, making it quick and easy to remove and put on.

A woman always wants to look beautiful, and even pregnant. But as for the bra, then it is worth giving up 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 must be natural. Ideal is 100% cotton or linen. After all, such a bra must be worn day and night, and such a material allows the skin to breathe.

Most moms are inclined to believe that the best bra options are available in pharmacies. There is no pretentiousness in them, they are comfortable and designed for moms with any range of requests.

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

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

• Medela. For practical mothers. They have the shape of a top, there are no cups as such, but it tightens and sits tightly. Good for sleeping

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

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