The NZS.com New Zealand maternity nursing bras article contains information and advice on buying a maternity bra, including what to look for in a nursing bra and how to shop for the best maternity bras in NZ.
The NZS.com New Zealand maternity nursing bras article contains information and advice on buying a maternity bra, including what to look for in a nursing bra and how to shop for the best maternity bras in NZ.
When you become pregnant, your breasts start to change almost from day one. One of the first indications of pregnancy may be that your nipples are darker and more tender than usual. By week 12, your breast size will have already increased and you may find that you already need to invest in a good-quality bra and have a professional bra fitting.
Some women may revel in their increased bust size, but others may dread it. It’s quite normal to feel either way - after all, many women are usually very sensitive to how their breasts look and feel, and experiencing such a fundamental change to your body and appearance can take quite an adjustment.
A good fitting, supportive and comfortable maternity bra is really important whilst you are pregnant and can help to minimise backache. Your breasts will continue to change during pregnancy so it is a good idea to be measured by a professional and start by buying just two new bras, and then more again as your breasts grow. Making sure your maternity bra is a good fit will mean greater comfort during and after your pregnancy - this should be no problem, with a wide choice of bras on offer, including full figure maternity bras, large and small cup sizes, nursing sleepwear and more.
What to look for in maternity bra:
Some of the best maternity bras are cotton - these can be the most comfortable ones to wear during pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses, you may also find it easier to sleep with a lightweight bra on at night for additional support.
Nursing bras
Nursing bras are slightly distinct from maternity bras as they are designed to enable easy, front access to your breasts for breastfeeding purposes. They are normally available in a variety of styles:
Front opening nursing bras
This type of nursing bra looks a little like a sports bra and fastens between the cups at the front, by way of stud type fasteners. These bras tend to be easy to open, but are a little indiscreet for most mothers as both breasts can be exposed at once.
Zipped nursing bras
As the name suggest, this type of nursing bra includes zips, which are built into the cups sitting on the underside of each breast. These bras are quite discreet and easy to open and close. However, if you are wearing a tight fitting top, there may be VZL (visible zip line) on show.
Strap fastening nursing bras
This type of bra is widely available in New Zealand stores and consists of a hook, fastening or small button on the shoulder strap of the bra above the cup. This can be easily unfastened to allow the cup down and enable breastfeeding access. Practise unfastening your bra with one hand and ensure that your bra exposes your whole breast and not just your nipple. Again, this style of nursing bra is generally very easy to use.
Stretch fabric nursing bras
These bras are best suited to smaller breasted women. These bras are made from a stretch fabric material, which can simply be pulled up over the breast.
Nighttime nursing bras
These bras are relatively lightweight and can be designed with a crossover front design, so you can just slip your breast out. However, other styles can be equally comfortable at night.
Tips on buying a nursing bra
Looking for more information? Find New Zealand maternity nursing bras in the NZS.com directory.
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