What kind of fabrics & styles to look for while shopping for a maternity bra?

Like your regular bras, it is very important to choose the right maternity bra for yourself. A good maternity bra will provide you with a comfortable fit and good support-two things which become even more important when buying maternity nursing bras for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How to choose a maternity bra?

To help you out with this, let’s first understand what fabrics and styles you should look for when buying a maternity bra or a maternity nursing bra.

1. Natural & Breathable Fabrics

When buying maternity bras or maternity nursing bras, choose those bras that are made from natural and breathable fabrics such as cotton, spandex, nylon and silk. The kind of fabric used to manufacture the bra, directly affects the level of comfort that the maternity bra or maternity nursing bra will offer you. Try to wear cotton or nylon maternity bras or maternity nursing bras during the day as they provide good support to your breasts.

Shift to softer and lighter maternity bras or maternity nursing bras, such as those made from cotton, at night. Maternity bras or maternity nursing bras that are made from natural materials tend to be more absorbent than maternity bras or maternity nursing bras made from synthetic fabrics. Bras made from synthetic fabrics irritate the breasts and trap moisture in that area. Maternity bras or maternity nursing bras made from natural fabrics allow air to easily flow to the breasts, thereby preventing the formation of moisture on the breasts. A moisture-laden environment is a breeding ground for bacterial and fungal growth and this can lead to serious problems for a breastfeeding mother.

2. Avoid underwired bras

Like your regular bras, maternity bras or maternity nursing bras come in a variety of styles such as wired and non-wired and padded and non-padded. Avoid buying maternity bras or maternity nursing bras that have an underwire because this puts pressure on the tissues at the base of the breasts. Not only can an underwire maternity bra or maternity nursing bra obstruct blood flow to the breasts, but it can also interfere with the glandular function of milk production. Both padded and non-padded maternity bras or maternity nursing bras can be worn during pregnancy and while breastfeeding your baby.

Padded maternity bras or maternity nursing bras will be more absorbent than non-padded ones and they can help protect the lactating mother from unexpected milk leaks that may stain their clothes. However, you can protect yourselves from milk leaks while wearing non-padded maternity bras or maternity nursing bras by using breast pads that can easily fit inside the cup of the maternity bra or maternity nursing bra.

3. Soft Cups

Make it a point to choose a maternity bra or a maternity nursing bra that has a soft cup and nursing clasps on each of the shoulder straps. The nursing clasps on the shoulder straps of the maternity bra or maternity nursing bra will give you the freedom to easily breastfeed your baby anytime and anywhere.

If you are looking for maternity bras or maternity nursing bras that are non-wired, non-padded and made from natural materials, look no further than Mylo’s Maternity/Nursing Moulded Spacer Cup Bra! Made from a breathable, lightweight, cushioned and multi-faceted 3D fabric, Mylo’s maternity spacer bra provides temperature control and keeps you well-ventilated by providing maximum air circulation to the breasts and by pushing out any heat or vapour that may develop in that area.

The moulded cups of the maternity spacer bra offer full coverage and contour the shape of the breasts without adding any excess volume to them. The drop down feeding cups, made from the spacer fabric, make it easy to breastfeed your baby and pump milk as well. The adjustable shoulder straps and nursing clasps on each of the straps of the maternity spacer bra aid feeding and pumping as well.

Mylo’s maternity spacer bra has additional stitches on the side in order to provide extra support to your growing breasts. Furthermore, Mylo’s maternity bra or maternity nursing bra helps to absorb milk overflow and is extremely comfortable to wear throughout the day and the night. Available in different colours, the maternity spacer bra also comes with a bra extender that prolongs the life of the bra.

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So what are you waiting for? Make Mylo’s maternity spacer bra your go-to bra, especially when it comes to choosing the right kind of maternity bras or maternity nursing bras for you!