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One of the first body changes many pregnant women notice about themselves is that their breasts are tender and have likely grown in size. Additionally, some women notice their nipples tend to become erect more easily and as pregnancy progresses, the nipples may even leak small amounts of a fluid called colostrum. Pregnancy hormones are the cause for all of these symptoms, and while you cannot stop these changes, you can treat yourself to at least one bra that will help minimize any discomfort you may be feeling.
While your breasts will continually change in various ways throughout your pregnancy, they will likely grow in size the most significantly during your first trimester. Therefore, it is advisable to wait until you have entered your second trimester to purchase a new bra. However, if you feel you are uncomfortable now and cannot wait, a good rule of thumb is to purchase a bra that is a size larger than your pre-pregnancy bra size. This should give you enough room to once again feel comfortable. If you can wait until the second trimester, you may want to consider going to a store that has assistants who can properly measure and advise you on the most appropriate bra size. Often, specialty shops will be able to order specific pregnancy bra styles that larger department stores may not offer.
Additionally, if you are looking to save money, you may want to purchase a nursing bra to wear throughout pregnancy instead. Once more, the best advice is to visit a shop that has assistants available who can properly measure you and offer suggestions on appropriate nursing bras that will fit you best.
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