Do You Breastfeed? You Should Use A Nursing Bra

If you're a breastfeeding mom, you will want to read this. Have you considered using a nursing bra? If you don't use a nursing bra,or haven't at least thought about it, you really should. For many years I used a regular bra until one of my girlfriends persuaded me to experiment with a nursing bra, and I don't think I'll ever go back until I stop nursing.

As you may likely know, the female body begins to produce milk at some stage in the final trimester of pregnancy, in expectation of the child soon being born. As soon as the baby starts to breastfeed, some changes start to take place in the woman's breasts, and it is not unusual for the breasts to get engorged when the woman first begins to breast feed. This is very uncomfortable, trust me; it happens when the breast becomes full of milk, but it is unable to flow out. A nursing bra will help minimize this, and making use of a manual or electric breast pump might also help a lot. If you're going to go this route, be sure to read breast pump reviews before purchasing, as they can be very expensive and you'll want to purchase the right one.

It is generally suggested that a new mother breastfeed newborn babies for the first 24 months of life. Research has shown that breastfeeding supplies a number of appreciable health benefits to both the baby as well as the mother. A mother's breast milk is by far the best nutrition a child can get when they're that age, up until the stage where they're able to consume soft foods. Sadly, breastfeeding can be an issue sometimes. As an example, it's not always an easy task to be able to breastfeed your baby in public. This is often an uncomfortable situation for new mothers to manage, for self-evident reasons. Fortunately, bra manufacturers have made some strides in creating bras that will let the mother to breastfeed in public places and keep some personal privacy and avoiding shame. Nursing bras are specially designed so that the nipple area is exposed for breastfeeding while, at the same time, supporting the breast. Furthermore, nursing bras are commonly made from a very stretchable material, which provides it the ability to adjust to the size of the breast before, during, and after breastfeeding. This will make it much more comfortable in comparison to a normal bra.

Despite the fact that bras are made to support the breasts, they just aren't comfy enough for a breastfeeding woman, nor to they provide satisfactory privacy for the woman to breastfeed in public. A nursing bra alleviates both of these issues, which makes it much easier on the nursing mother. There are numerous nursing bras available on the market, and consideration is needed before buying one. Conversely, a breast pump can be a big help in alleviating these problems. Since you can pump and store the breast milk for later use, it avoids the issue of nursing your baby in public. Not surprisingly, breast pumps can be much more expensive than even the best nursing bra, so you'll have to decide based on what's best for you and your budget. If you choose to go with this route, be sure to read breast pump reviews, because not all of them are created equal.