maternity bra
Breastfeeding support garment
A maternity bra is designed to accommodate the breast changes of pregnancy and nursing.
It typically features soft cups without underwire, wider straps for support, and expandable bands.
Many have clips or panels that open for breastfeeding, in which case they're also called nursing bras: She packed several maternity bras in her hospital bag.
Carrying developing offspring
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- prenatalBefore birth
- babyVery young child
Curved catching devices
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- closureSense of emotional resolution
- extenderThing that adds length
- claspSecuring device that clicks
snaps · eyelets · buckles · sliders · rings · adjustable · convertible · racerback
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- breast pumpLactation milk extractor
- nursing padsAbsorbent discs for leaking
letdown · latch · milk supply · engorgement · colostrum · express · mastitis · nursing cover
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- expandableAble to be enlarged
- stretchyCapable of extending
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
snug · cup size · band size · growing · changing · trimester · adjustable · accommodating
Yielding to touch
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
stretch · flexible · cushioned · gentle · wireless · loungewear · second-skin · tagless
Curved bra stiffener
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
contour · padded · reinforced · lift · shaping · molded · structured · unlined
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- prenatalBefore birth
baby · newborn · bonding · fourth trimester · new mom
hooks
Curved catching devices
clasp · snaps · eyelets · buckles · sliders · rings · adjustable · convertible · racerback · crossback
breastfeeding
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- breast pumpLactation milk extractor
nursing pads · letdown · latch · milk supply · engorgement · colostrum · express · mastitis · nursing cover · feeding
sizing
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- expandableAble to be enlarged
- stretchyCapable of extending
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
elastic · snug · cup size · band size · growing · changing · trimester · adjustable · accommodating
soft
Yielding to touch
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
cotton · stretch · flexible · cushioned · gentle · wireless · loungewear · second-skin · tagless · smooth
underwire
Curved bra stiffener
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- compressionForcing into smaller space
sling · contour · padded · reinforced · lift · shaping · molded · structured · unlined · layered
- maternity wearbelly band, support belt
- brasbra, sports bra, push-up bra, strapless bra, underwire bra
maternity brasports bra
Supportive athletic undergarment
push-up bra · padded bra · minimizer bra · strapless bra · bralette
maternity, maternal, mother, motherly, motherhood, mater, matriarch, matriarchal, matrix