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Breastfeeding in Style

A Guide to Breastfeed in Style

Melissa, a 34-year-old executive from Manhattan, once asked me how a woman who had always paid a lot of attention to her image could attend to the nursing needs of her baby without losing her sense of style and personality in the process. That question stood in my mind then like one of those bubble gums you used to find at school underneath your student desk. Back then, nursing in public meant either running to the next available bathroom you could find and hide with your baby until she was finished nursing and you could finally breathe, or wearing one of those out-of-style, oversized t-shirts that do nothing but to make you cry out of pity for yourself. Nowadays, styles have changed, and the addition of wonderful man-made fibers, such as Lycra® or Spandex® (as it is also known), has become a tremendous help for stylish breastfeeding moms. Those days when moms resented nursing in public because they could never look “normal” are over. Moms don’t need to suffer any longer. Now they can look stylish and feel comfortable while addressing their babies’ nursing needs.

The 5 pieces of clothes you cannot live without:

There are five basic pieces that go a long way in any breastfeeding mom’s wardrobe.

A black linen nursing dress. This is a great classic dress no woman can live without. Black is always fashionable, and linen, or better yet, stretch linen can add shape, comfort and breathe ability to satisfy the stylish woman as well as the mom in you. We all know how much we need clothes that breathe with us, especially during those first few months when our mommy-hormones are at their peak. The elasticity and comfort of stretch linen can make any mommy feel sexy.

A nursing pant suit, a must-have for almost every occasion. You can get wonderful sets of tops, blouses or tunics with their matching pants. This type of outfit is as versatile as it gets. You can wear both pieces together as they are, add a jacket to make it more formal, or combine the top with jeans, a skirt or just about anything to achieve almost any style you can think of. You can get sets in cotton, rayon or stretch linen. Ah, what a wonderful idea!

A cotton/Spandex® top, this is the IT piece for everyone. Whether you are a stay-at-home-mom or a corporate executive on Wall Street, this would be the piece you could not forget to wear. The combination of these two fibers creates the perfect marriage. Cotton makes it comfortable, breathable and affordable; Spandex® makes it stylish, adds more comfort and gives you that sexy look to die for.

And finally, two pairs of nursing bras, of course! And you thought I would forget the bras? No woman can have only one bra, so why should the nursing mom be the exception. At least, you would need a white or beige (commonly called “ecru”) and a black nursing bra. As you already know, we need one that can be worn with almost any light-colored outfit and one that should be worn with dark-colored ones. Bras should fit comfortably, snug, never tight. If you have problems finding the proper nursing bra size for you, you can always consult a lactation consultant who can measure you and advice you on the best shape and style that suits your needs and likes.

Now mommies can feel like that sexy goddess they thought they left hiding in the closet and nurse in comfort and style. And, remember, what you wear today will haunt you for ever.

Copyright© Contributed by Frances Pflaumer, founder, president and chief designer of Mamámoda, Sophisticated Breastfeeding Wear (www.mamamoda.com )

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