Nursing Bras

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Nursing bras are designed for women to wear post-pregnancy, made with nursing clips (detachable straps) on the cups to allow easy access to the breasts for breastfeeding. The cups are super soft, breathable and typically have wider straps to ensure maximum comfort. What Are Nursing Bras? A nursing bra is a bra designed with clip adjustments on the cups, providing the option for a drop cup to allow for easy access to the breasts. Whilst they’re not to be confused with maternity bras, which are bras made to allow comfort and flexibility during pregnancy, they are designed to offer maximum comfort during pregnancy and lactation. Nursing bras are also usually wire-free, and often come with wider wires for support and additional breast pads to absorb any leakage. Are Maternity and Nursing Bras the Same? No, maternity and nursing bras aren’t the same. Maternity bras are designed to be worn throughout pregnancy to support the breasts as they grow, whereas nursing bras are made to allow for comfortable and easy breastfeeding. When to Buy Nursing Bras Whilst nursing bras are designed primarily for breastfeeding, you can wear one during and post-pregnancy. Our best advice is to buy maternity bras throughout your pregnancy and then nursing bras when you’re closer to your due date. The nursing clips help to make breastfeeding a smooth process, allowing easy access to the breasts whenever you need it. How Many Nursing Bras Do I Need? If you’re planning on using nursing bras, it’s recommended that you buy around two to three, to allow for washing and wearing. It’s always better to buy the minimum amount that you think you’ll need, as you can always buy more if you realise that it’s not enough. How Often Should You Change Your Bra When Breastfeeding? The general rule for nursing bras is to wash them after every two wears, but this is obviously dependent on whether or not you’ve had any leakage. Should I Go Up a Cup Size for Nursing Bras? With nursing bras, it’s generally recommend