Tips on Buying and Wearing

Tips on Buying a Nursing Bra		Tips on Wearing a Nursing Bra
	The best time to buy a nursing bra is during mid to late pregnancy, or when your pre-pregnancy bras are no longer comfortable.		You may find it comfortable to wear a nursing bra to bed at night. If so, choose a very comfortable bra that does not have an underwire.
	Buy a nursing bra that gives you good support but also allows for some extra room for nursing pads.		If you find your nursing bra is too tight over your shoulder, consider buying bra extenders offered by several manufacturers.
	When considering a new nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand.		Be sure to follow the washing instructions on your bra. You don't want it shrinking up or wearing thin before its time!
	If you are large breasted, be sure the bra provides ample support. Avoid the backache!
	If you plan on pumping often, you may want to consider a nursing bra that will work well with a hands free pumping system.

General Tips from Moms who Know!
	Be sure to get a nursing bra that stretches and has easy to open flaps. Try them on and make sure you can undo it with one hand!
	When you outgrow your usual bra size during pregnancy, the time is right to switch to a good-fitting nursing bra.
	Buy at least one really pretty nursing bra to make you feel good!
	Buy a couple of nursing bras so you can have a clean one on hand in case you leak.
	It can be hard to guess exactly what size you'll need once you are actually nursing and the initial engorgement period is over. You may want to get one or two in a larger cup size and return them if you don't need them. But, make sure you check on the return policy first!
	Nursing bras that have the little plastic clips for closing are really easy to do one-handed. The hook and eye set up is great too, although they can be tricky to redo with one hand.
	Consider buying several different sizes late in pregnancy and leave them in the boxes. When your milk first comes in, you'll have the right size handy, and you can use the other sizes later or return them.