| Only four weeks left until D-day and everything is | | | | doctors recommend avoiding underwire bras as the |
| ready for your baby's arrival. The nursery is decorated, | | | | underwire can restrict flow of milk. Nursing bras in a |
| baby showers have taken place, and late night | | | | sports bra style are generally very comfortable but not |
| construction of the baby crib is completed. The diaper | | | | quite as supportive as an underwire bra. A balance of |
| stacker is stocked and the dresser is loaded with cute | | | | these two styles would be a regular style nursing bra |
| baby clothes galore. As for yourself, even though you | | | | without the underwire. Most likely, you will want a few |
| know you won't be wearing your pre-pregnancy jeans | | | | nursing bras in different styles and not resort to just |
| home from the hospital, you eagerly anticipate no | | | | one kind. Also keep in mind that your breast size may |
| longer wearing maternity clothes. It seems as though all | | | | reduce some during the first year so you may have to |
| the bases are covered, but many new mamas-to-be | | | | get a smaller size later on. |
| forget to buy nursing bras in those last few weeks of | | | | Also popular and practical are nursing bra tanks. These |
| pregnancy. Don't make that mistake unless you relish | | | | tank tops have breast support and detachable straps |
| the thought of shopping for bras with engorged, leaky | | | | like a typical nursing bra. The convenience of this type |
| breasts and a newborn in tow. | | | | of nursing bra is stomach coverage while |
| Typically the best time to shop for nursing bras is | | | | breastfeeding, which is warmer and more discreet. |
| during months 8 and 9 of your pregnancy. Most likely, | | | | This style of tank top also can be very nice for |
| by this time, your breasts will have grown to the | | | | sleeping as you still need breast support at night. |
| approximate size they will be after your baby is born | | | | Until you are actually breastfeeding it can be |
| and milk comes in. Most manufacturers recommend | | | | somewhat difficult to know what style of nursing bra |
| you purchase nursing bras in the same bra size you | | | | will work best for you or how many you will need. But |
| are pre-pregnancy as they are adjusted for your | | | | you will be very glad you at least researched and tried |
| growth. If you are able to try the nursing bras on it is | | | | on some options in advance. Even if you find two |
| much easier to know if that bra size actually is correct | | | | different kinds of nursing bras that you like, buy one of |
| or if you need to go up a size or two. | | | | each. You can try them on in the privacy of your |
| Trying nursing bras on will help you decide what style | | | | home after baby is born to make sure they still fit and |
| of bra you prefer as well. Underwire nursing bras are | | | | then buy however many pairs you decide you will |
| nice for extra support and lift, but can be | | | | need without having to deal with dressing rooms. Now |
| uncomfortable if you wear them constantly. Some | | | | you really are ready for baby's arrival. |