You have so many choices on your mind just before giving birth - which stroller to buy? Which birthing position do you prefer? Even a name for the baby if you haven't chosen one yet... So we've come to sort out one of these choices for you and tell you how to choose the perfect nursing bra.
Check dimensions and timings.
The stage at which you choose your nursing bra will of course affect its size, but it's important to know how. During pregnancy, we usually increase our chest size by one or two sizes, but these will shrink back after giving birth. Therefore, if you purchase the bra during pregnancy, it's worth checking that it's one size smaller (at least) than your current size. In addition, due to additional and temporary breast growth, it's recommended not to measure your size in the first few days after giving birth, as they won't reflect the size you'll have a day or two later. This is where the importance of a non-wired bra comes in. The changes you'll feel will pass more easily if there are no wires to block this flexibility, and here we also recommend that you check out a nursing bra with adjustable straps so that you can adjust the bra to the support you need.
Check how you feel?
We usually talk about how important it is for a woman to choose lingerie that she loves and feels most comfortable in, because it has a huge impact on our self-esteem, the confidence we feel in our bodies, the sense of competence that accompanies us throughout the day, and of course, our mood. So this time, we want to suggest that you choose a nursing bra that feels comfortable and supportive, not only for you, but also for your baby. It has long been known that comfort, mood, and the feeling of support are parameters that greatly affect milk production, its quality, and the efficiency of pumping. Hence, choosing lingerie after childbirth takes on new significance, and when it comes to nursing bras, it is recommended that you pay attention to all the little details that we sometimes compromise on. For example, the source of the fabric and how your skin reacts to it, the color of the bra and how it affects your mood, the shape of the bra, and how much support you feel from it, and so on.
Check that she is Israeli - smart and strong
It's not for nothing that our country is known for its amazing ability to advance and lead against all odds in areas like security and technology. We have all the right building blocks for this. So beyond the fact that it's always worth investing in Israeli brands instead of foreign ones, you should check that your nursing pad is also based on these building blocks. What does this mean?
Smart breastfeeding pad
One of the most important parameters in a nursing bra is probably that it will be possible to breastfeed with it. But being able to is not enough, you also deserve it to be as comfortable and protected as possible. A good nursing bra should allow you to move the cups in a way that is comfortable for both you and your baby.
Strong breastfeeding support
Of course, the intention here is not to choose a bra that will press down on you with excessive force, but rather a bra that will go through your daily routine, breastfeeding, and laundry, while still providing support for your chest and back.
And speaking of checking...
Don't forget to check in with yourself how you feel sometimes, to make sure that you communicate your needs to those close to you who support you, especially during this period, to make sure that you don't forget yourself amidst all the madness, and to also check yourself with a gynecologist and breast surgeon from time to time.
