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Are you a new mom who is currently on the journey of breastfeeding her baby? If yes, you might be quite familiar with the discomfort of wearing those nursing bras, God knows I am! Anabela I breastfed only 4 months and then due to severe Mastitis and not much milk we went for the formula.

This time around, I used nursing probiotics all through the last trimester to prevent heavy boob inflammations which I had while nursing Anabela and it worked just fine. First few weeks until Arija and I caught up with supply and demand part were rough and painful but now we are managing it just fine and I am nursing her on demand. This means she goes wherever I go and I breastfeed her whenever she is hungry, meaning even during conference calls with clients (no video luckily) and on the conferences.

Unlike ordinary bras, these bras have the tendency to adapt to changes that happen to your boobies while pregnant and nursing. 

However, if you are uncomfortable wearing your nursing bras, then you are not wearing the right ones. There are nursing bras that are actually comfortable and offer your nourishing breasts subtle support all day and night long (yes I wear them overnight cause my boobs are super painful when I go braless + leakage (yayks).



When it comes to selecting the best nursing bras, there are endless options to choose from. From sleep maternity bras and pumping bras to everyday nursing bras and bras with molded cups, there’s something for every new mother out there. 

Have a look at some maternity bras that are perfect for your nursing journey:

Sleep Nursing Bra: Sleep nursing bras tend to offer maximum comfort and support to your breasts while you sleep and lounge. These are ultra-soft and stretchable and even ideal for pregnant and nursing women seeking plus size maternity bras. Go for a cotton-blend bra in criss-cross design for added comfort.

Nursing bra for larger breasts: These types of bras offer the comfort and support you need for your large busts. Made from soft seamless fabric, such bras instantly mold to the changing shape of your breasts while offering the maximum bra support. Pick a wire-free bra made from bamboo rayon for the ideal nursing experience.

Sports Nursing Bra: With a sportier look and feel, sports bras are meant to minimize bounce while wicking away moisture from your body. Such bras also reduce chances of breast pain and even prevent sagging. Something that will offer a little more support than usual bras!

T-shirt nursing bra: A t-shirt nursing bra is meant to offer a smooth look under thin fabrics while offering much-needed support and comfort to your boobs. Go for a flexible wire design as it will be less rigid than those standard underwire bras.



Adjustable nursing bra: Some bras are designed to allow new moms easily adjust the bra as their breast
size changes during pregnancy and after. The best part of these bras is that one doesn’t have to actually
open it to feed—simply undo the clip at the base of the bra straps.

Pumping bra: Pumping bras are designed to give all new moms a much-needed break while freeing
their hands for activities like book reading, changing diapers or scrolling through social networking sites.
These bras are generally compatible with every electric breast pump. What’s more? They are usually
designed with closure on the back to let you adjust them as per your cup size. Not to mention, pumping
bras are comfortable to wear.

Wire-free Seamless Nursing Bra: These bras are for those who hate underwires. Tightly knitted under
bands, large cups and side panels of these bras hold your breasts firmly without digging into the skin.

Strapless maternity bra: A staples maternity bra offers you the comfort and support as you wear your
favorite strapless outfits during pregnancy or even after the arrival of your newborn.

There! I did some homework for you so you don't need to in case you are looking for better nursing bras!

         
       
         
       
     

Once I became a mom I experienced a complete priority shift which kind of sounds like this - "Baby first, then everything else!" 

The most fabulous thing about becoming a mom which I started noticing already within first weeks of being at home with a baby are all these new super powers I discovered I had and never knew about. So... I decided to list first 5 single most fabulous things I learned about myself during these short long first 2 months and 11 days months of being home with my daughter Anabela.

#1 Doing everything with only one hand & backwards hunched back.

My daughter Anabela is a preemie and she really likes to must be held and carried at all times including when I go to the toilet. I spend most of my days carrying her in the baby carrier or just in my arms with my back hunched backwards. 

I have been doing it for so long it became a habit so even when my boyfriend has Anabela I sometimes continue with my 'reverse quasimoto' walk as I go along with my daily business.


Since I carry Anabela around most of the day, I usually have only one of my hands free to cook, do laundry and work (yes, I am typing this with one hand only).

#2 Mind reading.


Patience is indeed a virtue unless you go mad in the process. :) They say baby's needs are simple. Baby's routine is usually Eat, Sleep, Poop, repeat... easy, right? Wrong!  

You might take care of ESPRs but they still cry and cry and cry day and night. You just need to read their mind and see what is wrong if ESP is taken cared of...maybe your baby needs to fart or burp or be positioned for sleep in 45 degree angle. But no worries...you learn how to read their mind fairly quickly...usually just minutes before you would flip and become absolutely mad.

#3 Surviving without food & sleep.

Since my baby requests to be carried (if I don't carry her she goes blue in her face from crying) for the first couple of weeks I waited for her to go to sleep to go to toilet and to eat, she didn't sleep much during the day so I basically ate for the first time around 7pm. 

Now, when the baby-moon is over I just eat over the top of her head (cold solid dishes) and carry her in a carrier when I go to the toilet. 

Since she has colics for the first 4 weeks Anabela didn't sleep for more then hour and a half or two at a time and I continued to check if she was breathing in the meantime  between feedings so I basically got almost no sleep at all.

#4 Sleeping with eyes open (sometimes while standing).  

No matter if Anabela is sleeping or not and even though I purchased and installed breathing monitor, I jump up randomly for no reason every 20 minutes to check if she is breathing. The other day, for example, I took a little nap while standing in line in Starbucks and nobody noticed a thing.

#5 Becoming a multitasking machine.

When I need to calm down my baby I am able to make up random song lyrics to any beat along with preety smooth dance moves which often include rocking back and forward and side to side, all while cooking lunch and/or folding laundry. 

I can't imagine the mighty super-powers mum's of two or more kids have!
What is your super-power? :)

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