Benefits of Non-Wired Bras During Pregnancy

There are many benefits of wearing a non-wired bra during pregnancy. One of these is comfort. As your breasts change during pregnancy, a non-wired bra can dig into skin, causing irritation and discomfort. With a non-wired bra, the cups are able to expand more easily, leaving much more breathing room. Breast size changes with fluid retention, and underwire bras may cause more discomfort as well.

In addition to comfort, wearing a non-wired bra during pregnancy is also said to be more healthy. Many health care providers recommend that pregnant women not wear underwire nursing bras. As breasts begin to grow larger, underwire bras can constrict blood flow, because growing milk ducts to plug when wearing an underwire bra. Plugged milk ducts can cause infection, as well as being extremely painful. Cysts can form and sometimes even mastitis can occur. Mastitis is an infection of the breast. This can occur when bacteria come in contact with the fatty tissue of the breast, causing infection. Milk ducts can then become infected, and nipple discharge often occurs with mastitis. This can cause a host of problems during pregnancy. Wearing a non-wired, comfortable, form-fitting bra can help prevent this.

Another benefit of wearing non-wired bras is price. There are underwire bras designed for pregnancy, but these can be quite pricey. Many new non-wired pregnancy bras are much less costly than the underwire bras, and they are now designed to be just as supportive. They are also much more comfortable. The most important thing to do with choosing a non-wired bra is to ensure proper fit. It is good to allow for "breathing room, as breasts may fluctuate in size daily. If possible, have a salesperson fit for the right bra. If not, keep these guidelines in mind. Choose wider straps for extra support. Pick a bra with a wider back that adjusts so it can be worn longer. Choose a lightweight flexible material. Cotton with spandex is a good choice both for comfort and elasticity.  If purchasing actual "maternity bras" these can also be worn when nursing. These provide the comfort and support needed as milk begins to come in.

Health during pregnancy is the most important factor when choosing a non-wired bra during pregnancy. If there are health problems during pregnancy, it may be harder to bounce back from the labour and birth, so that the most important thing- the baby can be focused upon.