Nursing Essentials

Those first few weeks of breastfeeding are magical, after all you are nourishing a little human with your own body! Of course breastfeeding is a different experience for every woman and child, but I am sure every mother has felt overwhelmed, frustrated, and uncomfortable from time to time, especially if it is your first time breastfeeding. Really, all you need to breastfeed is your breast and the baby, but whether you are someone who is nursing for the first, third, or fifth (kudos to you!) time, it is always nice to haves some additional items to help make the experience even better. We've gathered up some essentials that we have found helpful throughout our experience.

Nursing Bras

Nursing bras are great because they have a clip on the strap that allows you to continue wearing your bra while allowing baby access to the breast. Non-underwire nursing bras are highly recommended by OBGYNs and Lactation Consultants as the underwire can cause milk ducts to clog (which is super painful). Almost any store that sells maternity clothes will have nursing bras for purchase and they come in a variety of styles. We recommend actually going to the store and trying on bras before you purchase them in store or on-line. You may also choose to buy a couple nursing sleep bras, these have less support but are way more comfortable for sleeping in and those foggy night time nursing sessions.

Here are some of our favorites.