Should I wear a bra while breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding mothers are responsible for feeding their babies, so maintaining sufficient milk is crucial for them. However, because the breasts will swell during pregnancy, some mothers feel that wearing a bra may compress the breasts, which is not conducive to the secretion of milk, thus affecting breastfeeding and is not conducive to breastfeeding. But it is not good not to wear a bra, as the breasts will always be hanging, which may affect the breast shape in the future. Therefore, whether to wear a bra during breastfeeding has become a concern for mothers. Next, let’s learn whether or not to wear a bra during breastfeeding.

In life, many sisters are reluctant to wear bras during breastfeeding, and even some expectant mothers don’t like to wear them during pregnancy. It is somewhat inconvenient to wear a bra while breastfeeding. In addition, once the baby is hungry, he needs to be fed immediately. In order to save trouble, some mothers gradually develop the habit of not wearing a bra. Little do we know that such a small habit can bring a lot of big trouble.

Do I need to wear a bra while breastfeeding?

First, you must wear a "small vest" during breastfeeding. You don't have to buy any so-called famous brands, but you must buy pure cotton ones; because the bras during breastfeeding need to be opened frequently for feeding, so they will be pulled frequently. After using them for a period of time, the elasticity of the shoulder straps and the support of the cups will deteriorate, so you must buy new ones in time. If you buy famous brands, it will cost hundreds of yuan, which is not worth it;

2. Just buy a special nursing bra. The functions are introduced very clearly and comprehensively above.

Third, you can wear it all the time during breastfeeding without having to take it off as before, which helps prevent breast sagging.

The dangers of not wearing a bra during breastfeeding:

1. Experts remind that if new mothers do not wear bras, sagging breasts will compress the blood vessels in the breasts, affecting blood circulation and milk secretion;

2. The breasts of breastfeeding women generally become much larger. If they do not wear a bra, their breasts will sag significantly. Especially when the breasts vibrate violently, such as when walking, the sagging becomes more obvious.

3. If you don’t wear a bra, your nipples will often rub against your clothes and easily get scratched. Moreover, milk is prone to overflowing when the nipples are stimulated. The wet nipples are not only uncomfortable but also very likely to breed bacteria.

What bra is good to wear during breastfeeding?

For breastfeeding mothers, it is recommended that you choose a special nursing bra, which should meet the following characteristics:

1. The bra buckles at the front, or the cups can be opened, which is conducive to breastfeeding.

2. The color of the bra should be natural white, because pure white contains bleach, which will cause skin discomfort and is not good for the baby's health;

3. The bra straps should be vertical and wider, so that the fullness of the breasts will not cause shoulder pain;

4. The material of the bra should preferably be thin and elastic pure cotton knitted fabric, the angle of the cup should be obviously upward and deep, and it should be a 4/4 full cup;

5. The bottom edge of the bra cup should have a steel wire lining, which can give the breast an upward support force and effectively prevent problems such as sagging breasts. The steel support is made of pure cotton fabric;

6. The bottom edge of the bra cup should be wide and made of elastic fabric. The size should be slightly larger so that no flesh-piercing grooves will form under the armpits and on the back.