During pregnancy, a number of changes occur with the body and the figure of a woman. Including, the chest grows heavier and heavier, its sensitivity increases. The old clothes are not enough, and the bones nasty in the skin. So, it's time to think about updating this part of the wardrobe. Let's look at how to choose bras for pregnant women to provide comfort and maintain a beautiful breast shape.
How to choose the right bra for pregnant women?
The task number one bra at pregnancy - to prevent sagging of the breast, to support it, to resist the appearance of stretch marks. That is, it should be, first of all, a supporting bra.
In addition, the bra should be chosen in such a way as to relieve the strain from the shoulders and spine. Therefore, a bra should have wide straps, and its size should be such that it does not tighten the chest, but does not give it much freedom.
As a rule, all bras for pregnant and lactating women have wide straps, the length of which can be adjusted according to their shape. Also in such bras there are no pits, as they tend to squeeze the swollen chest, rub and irritate the skin around the chest.
With regard to materials from which bras for pregnant women are made, you should give preference to natural tissues, for example, cotton. A variant of a synthetic microfiber or a combination of these tissues is possible. This material will reduce sweating, allowing the skin to breathe, and also eliminate the possibility of allergies. Its elasticity will allow the brassiere to stretch with a breast enlargement by 1-2 sizes.
Models of bras for pregnant women must necessarily have a multi-level fastener, since not only the chest, but also the volume of the chest can increase. In order not to have to buy a new bra, if you get better than expected, you can look for extensions of the back of the bra.
Pay attention to the design of the cups. Some of them allow the use of additional liners. There is a variant of a seamless bra for pregnant women, which is also very convenient. If you need a bra for open tops and dresses, then at your service models with wide and adjustable silicone straps.
How to choose a bra for pregnant women of the right size?
During the selection of a bra, it is extremely important to guess with the size. Remember that underwear during pregnancy should not be tied up and tightened, or, conversely, be unnecessarily free. On this depends not only your comfort, but also the preservation of the beautiful shape of the breast after the termination of pregnancy and lactation.
To determine the size, you need to remove from yourself 2 measurements: chest girth at the most protruding points and girth under the chest. Applying the model, check it with a deep breath, with tilts, bends, raising hands. The bra should not cause even the slightest discomfort, crash or squeeze the chest.
Bra for sleeping for pregnant women
During pregnancy, going to bed, you can not leave your breast "to the mercy of fate." For sleep, there are special bras, sewn on seamless technology. They have the shape of a top-top, and they have neither fasteners, nor hooks, nor hard seams that could interfere with your calm sleep. Such a laundry has a wide pantalum band that provides circular support and wide straps that can be crossed on the back. If desired, these bras can be worn as everyday linen. The size of these tops corresponds to the size of any other of your clothes.