If this is your first child, or the first time that you are considering prolonged breastfeeding, then you’ll need to consider a few things when purchasing the most important nursing underwear garment:  nursing bras.

Finding a bra under normal circumstances for most women is a challenge.  It is reported that many women actually wear the wrong size bras resulting in strap slippages, saggy breasts, fat rolls of the back, etc.  While this is somewhat unsightly, it is of no consequence.  However, finding a good nursing bra is a must to prevent things like blocked milk ducts causing mastitis.

When buying a nursing bra, you have to examine the ease in which the cup will be able to slip off the breast.  Familiar to most women is the type of bra that unfastens in the front.  However, with a nursing bra, this type of front fastening bra offers much more support in the breast and has thicker straps and band.

Another type of bra designed for nursing is the zipper bra.  A zipper is sewn right underneath the cups for easy release.  Just unzip and fold the cup over the breast at feeding time.

The third type of nursing bra that mothers wear is the button bra.  A button fastens the cup to the strap which can be unbuttoned when the baby is hungry.

Finally, you can also consider a stretchy nursing bra.  Be reminded, however, that this is a nursing bra and not a regular bra in which you pull the cup over your breast.  This type of bra is made of material designed to stretch and will not lose their shape from numerous feedings.

Since nursing your baby should not be a hassle in fighting with your bra, you want to find one that is comfortable.  You should think of convenience, practicality and support.  The bra should be made of cotton to absorb any breast leakages.  Buy a few nursing bras to rotate between washings.  You should also buy your nursing bra in the last month of your pregnancy as your breasts will be close to reaching their full size.

Nursing your baby is one of the best starts in life you can give to your baby.  Make sure you do it in comfort with a nursing bra!