產後內衣問題

raima

for those who gave birth, was it necessary to purchase a good nursing bra and supportive under garments to wear after giving birth? and from where?

raima

do you buy them in advance? and how will you know it'll fit after baby is out if you buy them in advance?

or it's okay to wait till baby it out, then you go out to buy?

raima

i'm not too optimistic about how effective those anti-stretchmarks cream/lotion. just be prepared that you'll get it. and if you use the cream/lotion and ended up not having any, then that's a bonus. but i guess it most depends on how quickly and how much weight the mom gains. gaining too much too quickly... of course there will be stretchmarks.

but then gaining 60 lbs sounds a lot! even for a person who was underweight to begin with. was it a steady/healthy weight gain? or maybe twins or more?

raima

my concern with those supportive undergarment is that they are usually very tight or one piece. and i heard people wear them 24-7 to be effective. but after giving birth, the mom will be tired and every time she needs to pee, she will need to struggle to take it off. and what if she had a c section, i don't think it'll be a good idea to wear something cover up the stitches part.

raima

kaimui22: did you exercise during the first month? did you feel comfortable enough to exercise?

there are lots of books out there that talked about how to care for a newborn and such. but i hardly found any that talks about the mom (body and mind) after she gives birth. any recommendation?