Maternity Clothes: Options for today's pregnant woman
Other Shopping Tips As you shop for maternity clothes, keep in mind that you will start the same size you wore before you were pregnant. Generally, as you progress in your pregnancy, you will go up one size or more. Also, be sure to buy things that match what you normally wear. You may be able to wear some of your pre-pregnancy clothing for a while as well as your shoes and accessories.
Maternity Underwear What about maternity bras and panties? Well, don't expect to find them at Frederick's of Hollywood or Victoria's Secret (I already looked!). With my first pregnancy, I absolutely refused to buy maternity panties becuase they were so ugly. However, I found that they were also the most comfortable. Lots of moms will also wear cotton bikinis about a size larger than usual and are quite comfortable. As my baby (and tummy) grew, I still had to go back to the comfort of those big maternity panties. No, not pretty to look at but worth their price in comfort.
The importance of a good bra...
As for maternity bras, I found I was happier in these as breast tenderness was the first pregnancy symptom I had with all three babies. If your breasts are very tender in your first trimester, a maternity bra is stretchy and expands with your increasing bustline and keeps you comfortable.
Women today are beginning to more fully understand their bodies. They are learning that their breasts are not simply a cosmetic feature; they have a definite function in a delicate and complex system.
Throughout the breast is a network of lymph glands and milk ducts. Unless these glands and ducts drain properly, discomfort and even infection can occur. When the breast is elevated, circulation improves, the lymphatic system functions properly, and the ducts drain.
Sagging is caused by the pull of gravity over time and is influenced by hereditary factors, breast size, and lack of muscle tone. Breasts, unlike other parts of the body, have no muscles. With very little of their own construction to hold them up, they have to depend on a good bra for support. And contrary to out-dated information, going braless does not prepare the nipples for breastfeeding...it could possibly cause early nipple soreness as well as stretch the breast tissue, promoting sagging.
During pregnancy, when the body begins growing and preparing for the birth of a baby, special attention should be given to a
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