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Maternity Nursing Bras Buying Guide

The requirements of breastfeeding mothers and expectant women are not very similar.  The breast size of expectant women increases gradually over many weeks till the birth of the baby and hence such women need bras with more adjustments allowing her to adjust flexibly the band and cup size. However, the breast size of the maternity nursing bras should be chosen with care.   

Maternity Nursing Bra Styles

* '''Soft Cup: '''These are very famous among lactating mothers as they feature band (no roll) which stays in place and offers additional support. * '''Underwire Style: '''These bras contour the breasts well. * '''Sports Bras: '''These nursing bras provide extra support to the breasts especially designed for athletes and sports women. * '''Sleep Bras: '''These bras are designed to offer maximum comfort during sleep. * '''Seamed Nursing Bras''': Bras need to have seams to provide more support for heavier breasts and are often necessary to accommodate larger sizes. * '''Top Cup Closure Nursing Bras''': This type of bra has hooks/eyes or special clasp release to give better support. * '''Center Front Closure Nursing Bras''': These bras may have hook/eye or snap closure and are suited for A – DD/E sizes. * '''Padded strap Nursing Bras''': These bras provide better shoulder comfort that the thin strap ones. * '''Padded Cup Nursing Bras''': These bras will help you hid elongated nipples. * '''Molded Cup Nursing Bras''': Moulded bra pads are ideal for breasts that look like headlights.

What to Look for?

* Maternity nursing bras not only should look feminine and pretty but also should offer flexibility, convenience, style and comfort. * The material of the bras should offer good stretch and flexibility. * Under wire bras if chosen should not ride up on or over the tissues of the breasts, should not press or poke. * Maternity nursing bras should not have lace, thread, trims, rough edges that scratch the skin. The seams of the bras should not irritate the nipple region.

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* Emily B Maternity * Anita Maternity * Bravado * Royce * Moda

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