Are maternity bras and nursing bras the same thing?
As a part of our new blog series we’re trying to answer all the questions you guys have been emailing over. Today, we’re looking at whether maternity bras and nursing bras are the same thing.
Are all maternity bras just nursing bras?
The different features and benefits of maternity bras and nursing bras relate to their different purposes and so no, maternity bras are not just nursing bras!
What is the difference between nursing bras and maternity bras?
A maternity bra is designed for when you’re pregnant – it is soft, comfortable and designed to adapt to your changing body. At around eight to ten weeks into your pregnancy, you’ll start to notice your breasts growing and they will be really quite tender (the thought of someone touching them – NO! NO! NO!). At this stage, you should think about buying one or two maternity bras that do not have an underwire that you can wear for the rest of your pregnancy (and even after you’ve finished nursing, if you like!).
A nursing bra is designed for after you’ve given birth and you start feeding your little bundle of joy. We suggest you get fitted for two to three nursing bras about 2 weeks before your due date. You get loads of support and it will be super comfortable, with nursing clips and drop down cups that make feeding really easy. Once you’ve practiced a bit, you might even be able to start nursing one-handed and with one eye shut (or two!). All our nursing bras have 6 rows of hook & eye fastenings for prolonged use after your ribcage drops back down to (almost) its original size and have soft cotton slings so your sensitive skin won’t get irritated.
We’ve got a gorgeous range of maternity bras and nursing bras that are all available from our website. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to comment below or email info[at]amoralia[dot]com!
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