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Does Your Bra Hate You?
Is There Such A Thing As A Bra That Fits?
Yes! We can’t promise absolute comfort, but a bra is said to fit when the band stays flat against your ribs when you lift your arms over your head, all of your breast tissue is inside the cup - and stays there! The band around your rib cage is snug enough to stay in place when you slide the straps off of your shoulders. There are benefits to wearing a well-fitted brassiere. Too many women feel like their bra is out to get them. It rides up in the back, does not contain breasts well in the front, and may dig in at the shoulders. You find yourself tugging all day long just to stay in the bra. It’s just generally uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be! With professional assistance, you can find a style that best suits your needs. No two styles fit the same, however, so your bra wardrobe will likely have two, three or more sizes that all fit correctly. The shape and structure of the cup and the strap design all affect the fit, so it is much easier to get a great fit when you can try on several bras at once. Whether or not you wear underwires is a matter of personal preference. A bra without wires can offer support equal to a wired bra. All bras wear out; typically after about six to twelve months of regular to constant wear, a bra will be stretched enough to lose shape, support and comfort. Bras will last longer if hand washed, but if you wash in a machine, always use a mesh wash bag and never dry your bras in a dryer! Remember: wearing a bra is a personal decision. Based on our societal norms, most women in our country feel more comfortable while wearing a bra. You owe it to yourself to schedule a fitting and find a bra you love to wear!
Sophie Szymeczek RN, BSN, IBCLC has been a Pirate nurse for 40 years. Her career includes 32 years of bedside care in mother/ baby, labor and delivery, high risk obstetrics care and lactation consulting. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from ECU, and is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Upon her retirement from Vidant Medical Center, Sophie opened Happy Girls Bras & Breastfeeding, a local boutique specializing in custom bra fitting. In addition to bra fittings, Sophie offers lactation consults and in-home care for new mothers.
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