Maternity Bra : What is it?
| Maternity bras provide maximum breast coverage and back support. They come in large bra cup sizes to accommodate growing breasts and have adjustable straps and cups with or without underwire.
Pregnant women should start wearing maternity bras in their 16th maternity week. They are advised to buy several maternity bras during the course of their pregnancies to accommodate increasing breast size. |
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Kinds of Maternity Bras include the following: |
Full coverage maternity bras
Full coverage maternity bras cover the entire chest area. Each cup is padded for maximum comfort. They are usually made with underwire for full breast support and are available in cloth, mesh, and lace models in assorted colors. Full coverage maternity bras come in most bra cup sizes.
Stretch cup maternity bras
Stretch cup maternity bras have specialized cups that stretch and flex to accommodate growing breasts until the ninth month of pregnancy. They are made of durable spandex and nylon fabric, making them extremely comfortable and ideal for extended wear.
Back support maternity bras
Back support maternity bras have full back features that provide effective back support. They are made with adjustable shoulder straps.
Fitness maternity bras
Fitness maternity bras have tank backs that provide full support. They are usually made of a combination of Lycra and hydrasuede fabric that makes them dry quickly. They are great for exercise. Most fitness maternity bras have elastic bottoms bands for maximum movement and support. |
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Bra size: Before buying a maternity bra, make sure you have accurately measured your bra size. To determine your maternity bra size, measure the diameter of your ribcage under your breasts while wearing your current bra. Add five inches to the measurement you get. If you get an odd number, add one to get your band size. An even measurement automatically results to your band size. To get your bust measurement, measure the fullest part of your breasts while wearing your current bra. You are a cup A if the measurement is an inch over your band size.
Zip front: Choose an exercise maternity bra with a zippered front that allows you to put it on and take it off easily. Exercise maternity bras have wide backs that do not have the hook and eye closures of traditional bras. |
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