Nursing Bras - What To Look For?

The best time to buy a nursing bra is during mid to late pregnancy, or when your pregnancy bras are no longer comfortable. Always buy a nursing bra that gives you good support but also allows for some extra room for nursing pads. And be sure to buy more than one nursing bra because nursing mothers have a tendency to leak breast milk.

You might consider buying a couple of different sizes of nursing bras while still pregnant and leaving them in their boxes. Be sure to check the retailer return policy before doing this. You don't want to be left with unused nursing bras.

When considering a flap-nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand. Typically, the plastic clip version is easy to operate with one hand. If you plan on using a breast pump, you may want to consider a nursing bra that will work well with a hands free pumping system. A stretchy nursing bra also has it's advantages.