Underwear for pregnant women, above all, should be safe, convenient and practical.
Safety of laundry determines its ability to freely let in air and promote skin breathing and sweating. During pregnancy, often characterized by increased sweating due to more intensive blood circulation.
If the laundry does not press and does not pinch anything, then it's convenient. If the laundry does not change color during everyday washing, it does not change the shape and will continue to perform functions (tummy support, etc.), so it is practical. Therefore, the underwear for the future mummy should "breathe", therefore, it must be made of microfiber or cotton in combination with elastic synthetics.
There is no need to buy ordinary underwear of a large size, since special underwear for a pregnant woman is more comfortable and looks more attractive on her figure.
During pregnancy, you need: panties, bandages, tights, body, nightgowns, bras, liners and swimsuits.
Very important selection of practical panties. The most convenient are panties with an elastic band that does not press on the stomach, providing freedom of movement and well-ventilated. They have a special cut and are made usually from a combination of natural and elastic synthetic material. On hot summer days panties of thin cotton are necessary, in cold weather - cotton is more dense. In the winter panties with "panties" are necessary. Disposable panties will be needed after delivery.
Bandages are developed to support the protruding tummy. When choosing it, it is necessary to consider the possibility for the uterine muscles to continue preparing for childbirth and not to tighten the abdomen severely. Bandages are divided into panties and belt. On the bandaging shorts there are no fasteners, the abdomen is supported by a stretchable elastic band. They are put on top of panties or instead of them, in connection with which they need frequent washing.
The bandage consists of an elastic band that expands on the back, and sealing inserts on the sides. The most convenient are models with a different width of the tape (narrower to support the tummy and wider for fixing the waist).
Tights for pregnant women are divided into preventive and compression pantyhose. The first have an enlarged upper part with a reserve for the "growing" abdomen, are made of different materials, and their density is measured in dens.
The most common and effective prevention of varicose veins are therapeutic tights that create pressure on the legs and prevent puffiness.
The therapeutic properties of compression knitwear, provided constant use and regular washing, remain for six months. Treatment tights are selected according to individual measurements after consultation of a specialist phlebologist and assessment of the condition of the veins.
If the pregnant woman has a tendency to varicose veins, these tights will be useful in the postpartum period. Women with varicose veins are recommended to give birth in medical golf or wrap their shins with an elastic bandage.
To date, there are also anti-embolic stockings for childbirth.
One of the most beautiful kinds of underwear for a pregnant woman is the body, which is made from natural materials and a small additive of synthetics. It replaces the brassiere, panties and bandage (for this, an insert is provided below). Sometimes it is difficult to choose the right size, because the growth rate of the breast often does not coincide with the rate of rounding of the tummy.
For nursing mothers, very special nightgowns are very relevant. After the birth of the baby should prefer shirts with free access to the chest in the absence of frills, embroideries and lace, which can damage the baby's skin. Since the first time at night milk is produced in large quantities, such shirts should be several in case the mother does not have time to change the liner in the bra and the shirt will get wet.
Almost from the first trimester, the breast begins to increase in the pregnant woman. In this regard, one of the very first purchases should be a bra. It should be made only from natural fabrics with wide straps and multi-level fasteners, without the addition of synthetics, which causes irritation and cracked nipples. It is very important to choose the right bra, as in this case it will perform and cosmetic effect: maintaining the muscles and skin in a tone and preventing the formation of stretch marks.
After the birth of the baby, you will need to purchase a nursing bra, which allows you to bare the breast for feeding with one hand.
Inherent in the underwear wardrobe pregnant are the liners in the bra, which are disposable and reusable. Disposable liners delay the milk flowing from the breast, turning it into a gel. They need to be changed on a regular basis. Reusable can be washed in a washing machine, after which they must be thoroughly rinsed, dried, and thoroughly ironed on both sides.
For pregnant women, swimming is very useful. The future mum should be comfortable, so a swimsuit for pregnant women should be comfortable, support the chest and abdomen (while not experiencing them) and provide freedom of movement. It can be either continuous or separate.
The correct choice of underwear for pregnant women will save her from many problems in the future, which are associated with changes in the figure. Therefore, the selection of underwear for pregnant women should be approached very responsibly and buy it in special stores or pharmacies.