Approximately at 36-38 weeks of pregnancy, when the breast is almost ready to produce milk, a woman can think about buying a bra for feeding. A distinctive feature of this bra is that it allows you to more conveniently and easily breastfeed your baby, while not removing it. The assortment of this kind of linen is so huge that young moms often have a question, how to choose a bra for feeding? But there is nothing complicated here, now let's try to figure it out.
It is considered good that bra, which has 4 important qualities: to be comfortable enough, to support the breast well, to ensure the confidentiality of feeding and to be easy to use.
Types of bras for feeding
Brassieres-Tops
Brassieres-tops are well suited for feeding in the first weeks after childbirth, when the process of milk production has not yet been fully established, which leads to fluctuations in breast size. These bras well support the breast due to a wide back, wide straps and a fairly dense material. They are also good for sleeping, as often there is a situation when after delivery the young mother experiences discomfort and increased sensitivity of the breast in the first days of feeding. An important advantage of bras-tops is their low cost, which in the current economic conditions becomes an important plus for many families. However, these tops have one minus - they do not fit women with heavy and large breasts.
To choose a high-quality brass-top, first of all you should pay attention to the material from which it is made. Ideal, of course, is a natural material, for example, cotton, but there must be elastic threads.
Bras with detachable cup
Such bras for feeding are good to use when the lactation process is finally established. The main criterion for such a bra, which can be judged on its quality, is the ability to easily open and close the cup with one hand.
Some women prefer brassieres on bones. But experts do not recommend wearing such underwear after childbirth even in the first few weeks. Wearing such a bra can lead to difficulty in passing through the milk ducts. Ideal option is products with soft bones, due to what the chest is not so compressed. However, owners of a large breast really need additional support.
Material selection
The material from which the bra is made must allow good air flow, do not cause allergies and irritation to the skin, do not retain moisture, be elastic and pleasant to the touch.
Nowadays such synthetic materials as polyamide, microfiber, taktel, meril, micromodal are widely used in the manufacture of such bras. These materials are hypoallergenic, well pass air and moisture, are elastic, and do not lose their shape. Bras for feeding made from these materials can be an excellent alternative to cotton products.
General Tips
- Do not use tight bras, as wearing them can help block the milk canals, which in turn can lead to various diseases of the breast.
- Do not choose bras that open completely in front. This will make the room difficult after breastfeeding back.
- It is advisable to have three bras available: one for use, one for washing and one for the closet.