Article for Women Issues

If you are new to pregnancy and breastfeeding
you may be a little overwhelmed with the commitments of motherhood. Although this may feel like unknown territory
it is not as difficult as it may seem. For example
in choosing maternity bras
many of the same factors apply as regular bras. However
there are a few new considerations to keep in mind.

The key to choosing maternity bras is finding something that is comfortable and supportive. Because your breasts grow considerably during pregnancy and breastfeeding
you need something that can hold up to the challenge. If you have relatively small breasts
this will not be as difficult. However
the larger your breasts are
the harder it is to find something that will work effectively.

Typically
maternity bras that have wide straps are more supportive; this applies to shoulder straps as well as the torso band. While most women prefer something that is pretty
it really is more important to get something that works. Luckily
many of the maternity bras on the market today are attractive as well as effective. You just may have to look a little harder to find them. If possible
you should try on a few maternity bras before purchasing. Take into consideration that your body and breasts will continue to grow through pregnancy
that a lot of that weight will drop at birth
and that your breasts will continue to grow when breastfeeding.

Most maternity bras open to allow for breastfeeding. When you try on the bras
you should play with this feature and see how easily you can remove the breast. This may seem unnecessary
but when you are holding a baby with one hand and trying to open the bra with the other
you will understand why this is important! Complicated latches or awkward positioning will be a major hindrance when trying to breastfeed.

There are many places to purchase maternity bras. Many of the stores you are accustomed to shopping at
however
may not carry them. Shop around and visit several retail shops and maternity stores to widen your options. Shopping online is also a convenient option. You may want to check local stores
though to try on some of the brands available.

Although you will want super-supportive maternity bras for day wear
you may also want to consider a more comfortable version for night wear. Most breastfeeding women can not go without a bra
as the weight of the breast may cause them to leak. On the other hand
few women want to wear a restrictive bra all day. Find a looser
more natural bra to sleep in that still allows for easy feeding.