

You will probably be ready to start shopping for larger-sized bras as early as the end of your first trimester, if not before.Ĭomfort, support, and ease of use are all important factors to consider when choosing pregnancy and nursing bras. These changes don’t indicate what your milk supply will be like or your ability to nurse. No matter what your current breast size, your breasts will grow and change during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pads are available in either disposable or environmentally-friendly reusable varieties. Try inserting nursing pads into your bra to absorb milk and prevent stains or wet spots from seeping through to your clothing. Leakage can be uncomfortable during pregnancy. Every woman’s body responds differently to pregnancy. If you don’t leak colostrum during pregnancy, that doesn’t mean that you’ll have a low supply of breast milk, either. Don’t be concerned that you are “using up” your baby’s colostrum if you do leak. You may leak colostrum during pregnancy, although not all pregnant women experience leakage.

It’s thicker, darker, and stickier than the breast milk you will express in greater amounts once colostrum production stops.
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Colostrum is nutrition-dense and full of antibodies. Your breasts will continue to make colostrum for a short period of time after your baby’s birth.
