Nursing bras
How to choose
There is plenty of choice out there, but facts and features to carefully consider include:
- Fabric - cotton adds comfort, elastane adds support and give.
- Support - even small breasts become heavy during feeding and need good support to maintain their shape post-feeding. Consider cup design, support bands under the breast and the cut under the arms.
- Drop-cup mechanisms - these may include zips, hook and eyes, poppers and specially designed clips - check them out and remember you ideally want to be able to undo and resecure with one hand.
- Comfort - think carefully about any part of a bra that could become uncomfortable - wide shoulder straps and sports style backs can help spread the weight of the breasts across your back. Plenty of back strap positions will help ensure the under band doesn't dig in.
- Appearance - even when you are feeding you still want to look and feel good about yourself, so shop around for a style that suits your self image. Some people like the traditional armour-plating style of the most supportive bras because they can instill confidence but if that isn't your style there are plenty of other options, many of which are sporty, sexy or fun.
When should I buy a nursing bra?
The best time to buy your feeding bra is towards the end of your pregnancy, from around 36 weeks is ideal), when your bust size has fully developed and the best way to ensure a good fit is to be advised and measured by a professional - most high street stores will have a fitting expert.
Where to next?
- See our latest nursing bras product test
- Check out more on maternity wear
- Get the lowdown on breastfeeding
- Talk to other parents about your favourite (and not so favourite!) products on our discussion boards
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