Breastfeeding Clothes - Ultimate Comfort and Great Privacy

 As much as breastfeeding is rewarding and fulfilling, it's also challenging and daunting in various ways. A nursing mother faces many trials and tribulations in order to feed her child exclusively or with other foods. She has to maintain her diet, be mindful of her sleep, forgo drinking and smoking, include herbal lactation supplements to boost milk supply and also look stylish and be comfortable while doing all this. Breastfeeding clothes have become an essential item nowadays as it provides added comfort, discretion and makes the mothers look stylish and chic.

Mothers don’t have to wear drab, deary and dingy clothing while nursing their babies, they can make a statement with trendy clothing items that are functional, stylish and comfortable. When we talk about nursing clothes, the options and range is pretty ostentatious but you don’t need all the clothing items displayed at the huge stores. In fact, you can totally do without nursing clothes if you switch a tee with an oversized one that makes pulling and exposing of breasts easier or you can wear button down shirts that make nursing convenient.

But if you want to invest in breastfeeding clothes, you’ll find options that are stylish, functional and comfortable all at the same time. These specially designed clothes have a slit, flap or fold that makes exposing easier but inconspicuous. In this article, you’ll get to know the dos of picking up the right nursing clothes and what are the various types of nursing clothes available in the market that are actually useful.

Dos of Nursing Clothes

One of the most important things to keep in mind when shopping for nursing clothes is to always opt for dark hues which are either printed or patterned. Avoid solid, pastel or light colors as they won’t be helpful in hiding those unexpected leaks or huge swollen breasts. You also want to invest in some good quality nursing pads, be it disposable if you’re an occasional out-goer or a more permanent gel pads if you’re a working woman or have many social commitments. These pads will save your clothes from the patches of milk stains and also make you feel more confident.

Nursing mothers should also keep jackets or coats at hand in winter or light shawls or scarves in summers to provide more privacy and comfort while nursing. Lastly, steer clear of tight-fitting clothes as they can make swift pulling and exposing of breast an ordeal and can also cause plugged milk ducts, mastitis, sore nipples and decrease in milk supply. Although mothers can drink herbal lactation supplements to increase milk supply it's better to avoid.

Nursing Clothes that you should Splurge on for Comfort and Discretion

Nursing Bras

Let’s start right from the first layer above your breasts, that is the bra. A good nursing bra is like that trustworthy friend on which you can rely on any situation, you know when you’ll look up (in this case look down) it will be there in all its glory.  A good nursing bra is the one that has flaps or panels that allows the breast to expose easily without any hurdle. It should also be supportive of the weight, fit you well, and comfortable. The fabric should be breathable, nothing itchy or too fancy schmancy and must be absorbent.

Nursing Shirts, Tee and Blouses

Nursing shirts, blouses and tees have come a long way in terms of fashion, cleverness, styles and colors. They are made with buttery soft fabric that makes them the perfect go-to clothing item while making you look stylish and providing you with necessary secrecy. They come in styles that no one can say are especially designed for nursing. They often have a hidden layer that comes with a side slit, that allows easy exposure of breasts, complete concealment from the prying eyes and no pulling or pilling of clothes over breasts.

Nursing Tanks

Nursing tank tops are my favorite clothing item as they look very chic, provide you comfort and are very functional, you just have to unclip the strap and voila, you’re ready to nurse. You can wear these tank tops on their own in summer months or layer them up with tees or blouses for added support. You can also sleep in these tank tops as they are affordable, comfortable and easy-to-manage.

Nursing Night Dresses

Night wear is just as important as day wear, at night babies nursing at the breast for longer hours. They find comfort in the warmth and smell of the mother. So be sure that your night dress is in baggy style, easy to pull up, comfortable and functional. You can go for a pajama set or a tee or tank with pajamas.

A Word from Milky Mama

I would highly recommend all nursing mothers to pay heed to your nursing wardrobe as it will make your breastfeeding much easier and far less dreadful. There are many options out there, you can go all in or select the ones that are strictly essential.