Even if you do not have the habit of wearing a bra, it would be important that you do it during pregnancy, since the breasts increase in weight and size during this period, putting more pressure on the tissues. If you do not relieve some of this weight, the ligaments will stretch and the breasts will lose their support forever.
From the moment your breasts begin to increase in size, towards the sixth or eighth week of gestation, it is convenient that you use a good maternity bra with a band wide enough under the cups, wide and comfortable straps and adjustable clasp. If necessary, also change the size to a larger one as the size of your breasts increases. In case the weight of your breasts is excessive, we suggest you also use a light bra during the nights.
If you intend to breastfeed your baby, by week 36 you should look for the type of bra with opening in the cup that allows you to discover the breasts easily. Businesses and department stores sell a wide range of styles and sizes, but if your body has a special shape or if your back is too wide or too narrow, visit a specialized place in the Medela style. You will wear this bra night and day for at least six weeks (we suggest you buy at least two), so that it should be comfortable, almost like a second skin. If the maternity bra provides good support to your breasts from the beginning of your pregnancy, you can probably do without the bra again when the breastfeeding period ends, if you wish. You can also buy cloth protectors to have them ready from the start.
