6 must-haves for pregnant and breastfeeding mums

All you new mums and mums-to-be know how pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding bring about remarkable changes to your body. Because of this, sometimes, you just might wish you had a bit of extra support to help you manage these changes.

The following items and accessories can actually help to make things easier for you as a new or pregnant mum. With these items, you can look forward to embracing the joys of motherhood and bonding with your newborn, knowing you are being supported every step of the way.

Mother Tucker® Nursing Tank

The Mother Tucker® Nursing Tank is a compression tank that supports every nursing mum’s needs.

Designed in ultra-soft breathable knit, the nursing tank is engineered to offer exceptional underwire-free support, slide-over cups for discreet nursing access, and 3 strategic zones of compression to flatten your belly, tame your muffin top and battle the bulge.

RRP: $139

STOCKISTS:

Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, Toys R Us, https://www.agapebabies.com/ , OG Singapore, Spring Maternity and Baby Hyperstore.

Bando™

Instantly feel lighter and more supported during pregnancy with Bando™!

Its super stretchy fabric offers the silkiest comfort with a stronger weave panel, providing extra support to your growing bump and also your lower back.

This seamless maternity belly band helps 'extend' short tops and functions as a 'boob tube' too. It can be used post-delivery for tummy coverage while nursing and to hide your post-pregnancy tummy under different tops.

RRP: $35.90

Belly Bandit®

Every new mum wants to get back into her pre-baby shape and Belly Bandit® is the Hollywood celebrity mums’ secret!

Belly Bandit® helps to tighten and shrink your belly, waist and hips post-pregnancy within weeks. It uses Mother Nature to help new mums feel fit and fabulous.

The exclusive Power Compress Core™ is designed to work with Relaxin, the body’s natural hormone, to help accelerate the healing process and get new mums back to their pre-pregnancy size — or smaller!

There are 3 versions available - B.F.F. Belly Bandit® ($139), Bamboo Belly Bandit® ($124) and Original Belly Bandit® ($89).

The Belly Bandit items listed above are available from:

Mothercare

Kiddy Palace

www.allemom.sg

www.pupsikstudio.com

OG Singapore

Baby Hyperstore

Theraline Maternity & Nursing Pillow

Enjoy a restful night’s sleep with the Original Theraline Maternity & Nursing Pillow. It provides real relief for mums-to-be's legs, bellies and stressed backs.

The comfortable and supportive pillow is pearl-filled with the consistency of sand, and adapts perfectly to a mum’s body. Post-pregnancy, its long flexible shape allows for relaxed feeding and cuddling time, with less strain on mum’s neck and shoulders!

RRP: $129

STOCKISTS:

Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, Toys R Us, https://www.agapebabies.com/, OG Singapore, Spring Maternity and Baby Hyperstore.

BellyBelt®

Transform your favourite pre-pregnancy apparel into maternity wear with the BellyBelt®!

This easy and inexpensive maternity accessory offers a complete kit where all you need to do is to fasten the BellyBelt® to your existing jeans, pants or skirts buttons or clasps to 'convert' them into maternity wear.

The bonus? It fits comfortably over your tummy, so no need to worry about that 'tight' feeling!

RRP: $29.90

SuperSleepBra™

Fertile Mind™ has expanded and included this new creation — the SuperSleepBra™.

This is especially for mums, and offers cotton-soft support when nursing or sleeping.

This easy-care, easy-wear bra is free from hooks or clips, making night feeds easier. It is comfortable enough to sleep in and offers enough support to keep the breast pads in place.

RRP: $34.90

STOCKISTS:

Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, Toys R Us, https://www.agapebabies.com/, OG Singapore, Spring Maternity and Baby Hyperstore.

Mums and mums-to-be, do you use any of these must-haves for pregnant and breastfeeding mums? If you do, we'd love to hear what you think about them -- please leave a comment below!