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Top 4 Maternity/Nursing Bras

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

Choosing a bra for pregnancy and breastfeeding can be a trying experience. There are many choices, some great, others not so good and the decision is not an easy one to reach. Do you need to sleep in a bra? What type of opening should it have for nursing? And probably the biggest question is what size will you need? Here are some of my favorites in the bra selections available today.

1. Expectant Moments Bra

This bra is my absolute favorite. It's soft, supportive and very comfortable. The nursing access is an easy-to-use, one-handed clasp of plastic that is still going strong after years of use. I particularly like the underbraiding to add support without having to use an underwire.
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2. Leading Lady Underwire Bra

If you're an underwire fan, this bra might be the one for you. It combines the traditional underwire with easy nursing access. It also feature seamless cups for less irritation on sensitive parts.
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3. Leading Lady Soft Cup Bra

Here is a very basic bra that offers some great optoins, including easy nursing access, multiple colors and good support. It also offers a front snap closure.

4. Sleep/Leisure Bra

Some say that sleeping in a bra can help provide much needed support to prevent future sagging in this area. I personally just found it more comfortable to be able to use nursing pads in the beginning than my normal bra. It's also something to kick around the house in without feeling like you're wearing a bra. These soft cups just pull down for easy nursing access.
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