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Is It Safe To Use A Nursing Bra When Pregnant

When gestational age increases, then the breast also enlarges. This is the right time to buy a new bra with the right size. For those of you who are accustomed to wearing a bra, you may be wondering if it's safe to use it while pregnant. During pregnancy, the breasts will experience an average increase of 5 cm and 140 grams. These changes in the breast, make you have to pay more attention to the use of bras.

Breast Enlargement of Pregnant Women

Breasts experience changes starting at the 6th week of pregnancy, then there is an enlargement and pressure in the breast in the first three months of pregnancy. Breasts will become harder because the milk duct system begins to develop. Veins under the skin are increasingly visible, because there is an increase in blood supply to assist in preparing milk for baby food. This is the right time to look for a pregnant bra, which is designed to provide comfort and support breast growth in the next few months. Some women feel more comfortable not using a bra when pregnant. While some others, are still happy to use a bra bra. Although the use of a nursing bra is not dangerous for pregnant women, but you can feel uncomfortable because of changes in the shape of the breast. Doctors also do not recommend wearing a nursing bra during pregnancy, because the wire on the bra can interfere with natural changes in breast shape and size. In addition, the wire can also inhibit increased blood flow or suppress the developing milk duct system, thereby increasing the risk of developing inflammation of the breast or mastitis.

Tips for Choosing a Bra When Pregnant

Before buying a bra, you should take breast measurements first to get the right size. You can measure breasts this way:
  • Measuring chest circumference. Measurements were made around the chest just below the breast, using a measuring tape. If the measurement results get an odd number, then even it by taking the next number.
  • Measuring cup. Take measurements of the breast as a whole using a measuring tape. Make sure the measuring tape is attached to the back and parallel to the front. The right size mark is that the cup can completely cover the breast and no part will come out. The rope is in the right place and does not climb on the back.
In addition, here are the things you need to consider in choosing a bra during pregnancy:
  • Support for breasts

  • Choose a bra that has a wide strap, both on the sides, supporting the breast and the curve. An elastic and sturdy bra strap is also needed to be able to withstand shocks and provide additional support.
  • Coverage on Bra

  • Look for a bra with the right size cup and the fabric can cover most of the breast, especially at the top of the breast. This is to help you stay comfortable when the breast feels more sensitive. Buy the right size according to your breast growth at the beginning of the trimester. Do not buy a bra with a larger size and think it will be used during the next trimester.
  • Adjust the Size when Used

  • The bra you choose has at least four hook positions and the bra can attach when attached to leaving little room for the breasts to grow.
  • Prioritizing comfort

  • Choose a bra material made of cotton to reduce irritation and the skin can still breathe, because during pregnancy your body temperature can increase making you feel hot quickly.
If necessary, try one at a pregnancy-specific bra that will be purchased to make sure and find a suitable size. Prioritize comfort when using a special bra pregnant. For those of you who are accustomed to using a bra bra and want to keep using it, make sure the wire does not compress the breasts and remove the bra before going to sleep.

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