Nursing in Style
Many women are uncomfortable nursing in public. But today'snursing fashions can help you nurse with confidence, comfort,and style -- anytime, anywhere!The basicsA good breastfeeding nightgown or pajamas will help you withthose first days in...
... the hospital or at home. Learning tobreastfeed can be a challenge in itself; you don't want to bestruggling with your clothing too! You will also be glad for theconvenience for those night feedings and those days when youjust don't get dressed (and yes, there will be some of those!)Chances are you probably needed several different bra sizesthroughout your pregnancy. And often even your best guess atyour post-partum bra size was not quite right. No matter whichtype of bra you choose, a good fit is important. Your bra needsto provide adequate support while providing easy access to yourbreasts for feeding. Have fun with your nursing bras -- thereare so many options available! Out and AboutEvery nursing mother should own at least two tops (or 1 top and1 dress) to give her the ease of nursing access and overallcomfort. A nursing tank top, even in cold months, is also a goodbasic as it can be worn under a sweater or other non-nursinggarment. If you plan on nursing for a long period of time, treatyourself to a few more tops as time goes by (after all, you aresaving a fortune by not buying baby formula!). Pair your topwith your favorite jeans, dress slacks or skirt and you are allset! Most people won't even know that you are wearing nursingclothing! Some of the more popular access options include:Crop Over Top - Dual Slits: The crop overtop lifts to gainbreastfeeding access to two vertical slits on lower panel. Dual Side Panels - Central Slits: Side panels open to gainbreastfeeding access to one or two slits on the lower panel. Vest Front - Dual Split Or Extended Arm Holes: Vest front liftsor opens to access breastfeeding opening (dual slits or extendedarmholes) Central Pleat Dual Slits: Central pleat parts to gainbreastfeeding access to slits on lower layer. One option is not necessarily better than the other; it's just amatter of personal preference. Enjoy your baby and thebreastfeeding experience.
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