Medela Sleep Nursing Bra

Customer Review: Good overall
Pros: It works as intended Keeps pads in place Folds back easily for nursing Comfortable once you get used to it Cons: Fairly cheaply made (elastic frayed after 1 wash) Poor policies...YOU MUST KEEP ALL TAGS ON THE PRODUCT AND NOT WASH IT AT ALL IF YOU NEED TO RETURN IT. ALSO, RETURN IT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Rides up rather high. When I first bought it, the elastic didn't even come down all the way under the chest for support. Overall, the product is good; it works for what my needs are. I wish there were several others at decent prices so I could compare. I've had this for 6 months and use it on and off.
Customer Review: Good but will wear out.
I purchased one of these bras when I first began to notice my breasts getting sore at the beginning of pregnancy. I wanted something to support me at night as I "enlarged". It's a comfy bra, and provided good support, but after 7 months of near every-night wear, I will say that it has a shrunk a bit in the wash, and the seams are starting to unravel. I suppose I've been harder on it than most, but I've definately given it a good test. Overall I would recommend it to anyone willing to pay this much for a single bra. (I do think it's over-priced) But I'm sure I'll be purchasing another one or two to get me through nursing.

In preparation for labor and birth it is a good idea to learn your options for pain relief. You should also find how to reach your health care provider if you go into labor. Find out at what point in labor you should call.

Visit the hospital or birthing center sometime before you reach the last few weeks of pregnancy. You should note:

Directions to the hospital or birthing center

Where to park

Where to check-in

Pre-register if you can so your insurance information is already in the computer when you arrive

What are the signs of labor?

Contractions that come at regular and increasingly shorter intervals. The contractions should become stronger over time.

Lower back pain that does not go away or cramping pains that feel like premenstrual

Water breaks (can be a large gush or a continuous trickle)

A Bloody (brownish or red-tinged) mucous discharge, which is probably the mucous plug that blocks the cervix. This usually means your cervix is dilating or opening up, becoming thinner and softer. Labor may start right away or it may still be days away.

When choosing where to deliver you should contact your insurance company to find out what options are available. In general the options include:

Hospitals

Birth centers

At home

If you choose a hospital or birth center there are most likely Lamaze classes and breastfeeding support.

The most advanced medical equipment and highly trained doctors for pregnant women and their babies are available in a hospital.

Who should give birth in a hospital setting?

Women with health problems

Women with pregnancy complications

Women who are at risk for problems during labor and delivery

If you or the baby is in danger a doctor in the hospital can do a cesarean section and you can receive epidurals or many other pain relief options in a hospital setting.

It is important to note that doctors and midwives have admitting privileges at certain hospitals. Before you choose a doctor or midwife find out their affiliated hospital. Other things you might consider when choosing a hospital include:

How close is the hospital to your home?

Is an anesthesiologist available 24 hours a day?

Are you comfortable in the labor and delivery rooms?

Are private rooms available?

How many visitors are allowed into the room with you?

Does the hospital have neonatal intensive care units in case of serious problems with the baby?

Where does the baby stay after delivery?

Does the hospital have an on-site birth center?

At hospitals with on-site birth centers you can choose to deliver your baby in a comfortable, intimate setting. If problems arise, you and your baby have the security of already being in the hospital.

Source: National Institutes of Health Online

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.

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2007 Connie Limon All rights reserved

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