Question regarding nursing bras?

Alexis

im due to have a baby in about a month and half im trying to find nursing bras but im not sure what size i may need...i have had some people tell me that once the milk comes in you will need a bra a cup size bigger than you are now...im currently a 38dd so what is the next size up for cup size and where might i find this size...im guessing it would be 38e but do they even make them?

Answer
Actually nursing bras are available up to a J cup, It is advised that you go to a lingerie store (not VS or a deptartment store) and have a fitting to make sure you are in the right size, at this point for a nursing bra you are advised to fit so you can easily fit your hand into the cup while wearing the bra, but you should only buy maybe 2 or 3 at this time and get more once you have been nursing for a while and your milk flow has settled. Here is a website that stocks nursing bras up to a UK J cup (which is like a US ~Lcup) so give them a look over and the postage is actually quite reasonable plus if you call up they can advise you with more personal information.

Buying a nursing bra?

risingsun8

i am 8 months pregnant how much bigger will my boobs get when the milk comes in?
i would like a actual bra and not a sports bra. i need the extra support.

Answer
I got my nursing bra's at JC Penny's. I bought one cup size bigger than my normal size and it fit perfectly. Sometimes people don't get too much bigger at all when they milk comes in and other times they can go up 2 or 3 sizes bigger. I would just buy maybe one bra and then after your milk comes in go and buy a couple more. I know with me, my milk didn't come in until 3 days after I gave birth so I could still wear my normal bra. So if you think you might feel like it then just go shopping after you have your baby and buy your bras then. When I was in the hospital I just didn't even wear a bra. While trying to breast feed you don't want to have to full with the bra being in the way. My nursing bra I had to tuck the flap down under the bottom of the bra just to keep it out of the way. Also you don't want to buy too many nursing bra's because there is always the chance you can't nurse for some reason and then you spent money on bra's you could have had for something else. That happened to me. Good luck and congrats.

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Question regarding nursing bras?

Alexis

im due to have a baby in about a month and half im trying to find nursing bras but im not sure what size i may need...i have had some people tell me that once the milk comes in you will need a bra a cup size bigger than you are now...im currently a 38dd so what is the next size up for cup size and where might i find this size...im guessing it would be 38e but do they even make them?

Answer
Actually nursing bras are available up to a J cup, It is advised that you go to a lingerie store (not VS or a deptartment store) and have a fitting to make sure you are in the right size, at this point for a nursing bra you are advised to fit so you can easily fit your hand into the cup while wearing the bra, but you should only buy maybe 2 or 3 at this time and get more once you have been nursing for a while and your milk flow has settled. Here is a website that stocks nursing bras up to a UK J cup (which is like a US ~Lcup) so give them a look over and the postage is actually quite reasonable plus if you call up they can advise you with more personal information.

Buying a nursing bra?

risingsun8

i am 8 months pregnant how much bigger will my boobs get when the milk comes in?
i would like a actual bra and not a sports bra. i need the extra support.

Answer
I got my nursing bra's at JC Penny's. I bought one cup size bigger than my normal size and it fit perfectly. Sometimes people don't get too much bigger at all when they milk comes in and other times they can go up 2 or 3 sizes bigger. I would just buy maybe one bra and then after your milk comes in go and buy a couple more. I know with me, my milk didn't come in until 3 days after I gave birth so I could still wear my normal bra. So if you think you might feel like it then just go shopping after you have your baby and buy your bras then. When I was in the hospital I just didn't even wear a bra. While trying to breast feed you don't want to have to full with the bra being in the way. My nursing bra I had to tuck the flap down under the bottom of the bra just to keep it out of the way. Also you don't want to buy too many nursing bra's because there is always the chance you can't nurse for some reason and then you spent money on bra's you could have had for something else. That happened to me. Good luck and congrats.

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what is a nursing bra?

peterthepa

I am 17 weeks pregnant and my bras are getting tight and I don't know what type of bra I should get I saw online what is called a nursing bra is that only for when you breast feed? or is that to support your breast during pregnancy? but what type of bra should I buy? and my bras are a 34 B so what size should I move up to?

Answer
Nursing bras are just for breast feeding. If your bra is getting tight, you should move up a size in regular bras. I would suggest you just get measured by a proper fitting specialist. You can get measured at JC Penney, Nordstrom, or Victoria's Secret for sure. Even if you're measured at one of the stores, you don't have to buy a bra from there if you don't find a good one. Don't feel bad about leaving with nothing. But do find a good one in the right size. Maybe a 34 C

Do you NEED nursing bras?

tinabinas1

To all mothers that have nursed their babies, did you actually need to buy nursing bras? Just wondering. I have been to the stores and can't find anything that I like! Should I spend money on a nursing bra?

Answer
I used my nursing bras the first month or so while I was learning to breast feed and adjusting to it, but then I went to normal bras...then I went back to my nursing bras...yeah they're ugly, but they are made for breasts to 'grow' and 'shrink' because your breasts won't always be full (like after a feeding they're not as full/large)...I found that in my normal bras I'd get more engorged (later I found out that bras with underwire can cause clogged milk ducts which leads to engorgement and not very comfy)....My son is 13 months and still nursing but now I wear my normal bras and just lift the cups up 1/2 way over my breasts when he nurses....but I'd say buy yourself a nurisng bra or 2...I actually liked these cheap ugly pink packaged ones from walmart best. Once you've got breastfeeding down you'll know what kind of bra you prefer. Best of luck and congrats on breastfeeding!

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Buying a nursing bra?

risingsun8

i am 8 months pregnant how much bigger will my boobs get when the milk comes in?
i would like a actual bra and not a sports bra. i need the extra support.

Answer
I got my nursing bra's at JC Penny's. I bought one cup size bigger than my normal size and it fit perfectly. Sometimes people don't get too much bigger at all when they milk comes in and other times they can go up 2 or 3 sizes bigger. I would just buy maybe one bra and then after your milk comes in go and buy a couple more. I know with me, my milk didn't come in until 3 days after I gave birth so I could still wear my normal bra. So if you think you might feel like it then just go shopping after you have your baby and buy your bras then. When I was in the hospital I just didn't even wear a bra. While trying to breast feed you don't want to have to full with the bra being in the way. My nursing bra I had to tuck the flap down under the bottom of the bra just to keep it out of the way. Also you don't want to buy too many nursing bra's because there is always the chance you can't nurse for some reason and then you spent money on bra's you could have had for something else. That happened to me. Good luck and congrats.

Rec. your nursing bra?

alaskajama

Of course I am looking for easy access, comfort- not too worried about the cost- but nothing outrageous.

I just know that now that you have tried different brands now that you are in the nursing stage it's much different than being pregnant and not knowing if it would work out or not. Make sense?

I have heard that motherwear.com sells good ones.

Answer
The $16 Nursing Bra From Motherhood has been my best nursing bra....by far.

The only drawback....is it's very very thin...so it's really comfortable...but if you are modest...at all...you'll need to use a nursing pad, or an insert or something because your nipples will be visable from across town.

Other than that...it's a cheap bra, it comes in the standard black white or nude, and it is so comfortable I've been living in it morning noon and night for a year and a half.

I tried several, before I got to this one and it has been the best one yet.

Good Luck

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http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=15862008&category_Name=Nursing%2DBras&Category_Id=2008&MasterCategory_Id=997

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That link above is for the $16 bra...but I've just seen that they have aquite a few more styles to choose from...more than when I was originally shopping...so those may be worth a look too...But for sure the $16 bra...is a great buy and an excellent product..

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what is a nursing bra?

peterthepa

I am 17 weeks pregnant and my bras are getting tight and I don't know what type of bra I should get I saw online what is called a nursing bra is that only for when you breast feed? or is that to support your breast during pregnancy? but what type of bra should I buy? and my bras are a 34 B so what size should I move up to?

Answer
Nursing bras are just for breast feeding. If your bra is getting tight, you should move up a size in regular bras. I would suggest you just get measured by a proper fitting specialist. You can get measured at JC Penney, Nordstrom, or Victoria's Secret for sure. Even if you're measured at one of the stores, you don't have to buy a bra from there if you don't find a good one. Don't feel bad about leaving with nothing. But do find a good one in the right size. Maybe a 34 C

Do you NEED nursing bras?

tinabinas1

To all mothers that have nursed their babies, did you actually need to buy nursing bras? Just wondering. I have been to the stores and can't find anything that I like! Should I spend money on a nursing bra?

Answer
I used my nursing bras the first month or so while I was learning to breast feed and adjusting to it, but then I went to normal bras...then I went back to my nursing bras...yeah they're ugly, but they are made for breasts to 'grow' and 'shrink' because your breasts won't always be full (like after a feeding they're not as full/large)...I found that in my normal bras I'd get more engorged (later I found out that bras with underwire can cause clogged milk ducts which leads to engorgement and not very comfy)....My son is 13 months and still nursing but now I wear my normal bras and just lift the cups up 1/2 way over my breasts when he nurses....but I'd say buy yourself a nurisng bra or 2...I actually liked these cheap ugly pink packaged ones from walmart best. Once you've got breastfeeding down you'll know what kind of bra you prefer. Best of luck and congrats on breastfeeding!

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Where can I buy nursing bras?

Cloth on B

I live in kind of a rural area. The closest maternity store I know of is about 50 miles away. The thing is, I cannot travel more than 50 miles or my insurance won't cover me if I go into labor! Can I find them at regular department stores? We have a JC Penny and Sears here.

Also, when should I buy them? I'm 35 1/2 wks now, but I don't want to get them so soon that my breasts grow more and they don't fit. Thanks!

Answer
I had a really horrible time finding a good nursing bra. For my first two babies I bought a Playtex nursing bra and hated it. It made me look really frumpy and it was uncomfortable. I ended up wearing one of my regular underwire bras and pulled the strap down when I nursed. Throughout the pregnancy I went from a C to a DD so, for me, I preferred underwire.

With my third baby I found a REALLY great bra on eBay. It is an underwire by Wacoal and was half the price. They come in light pink or blue. I even wore them for several months after I quit nursing because I would forget it was a nursing bra. They are also really well constructed in that the part of the bra close to your body is like a regular cup w/a hole in the middle. The outer piece looks like a regular bra. It also gave me more of a "normal" look than the weird look I seemed to get from other nursing bras that I found locally.

These are half the price that you would find them for in the store, if you can find them in the stores close to you at all.

If you want, or can go with, an underwire these are the best!

Oh yeah, for this bra you may want to wait until you start regularly nursing to decide on what size to get. You may very well get larger. If a store somewhere close by has Wacoal bras then you could go & try a similar non-nursing style on to figure out what size to get on eBay.

Is it NECESSARY to get nursing bras for breastfeeding?

Rocky-mom

I intend to breastfeed, however, I've been having a lot of trouble finding nursing and maternity bras that work for me. I'm a bustier gal and all the ones I have tried on so far have been quite uncomfortable and look ridiculous. Would it be alright if I simply used my own bras that are comfortable for me? I just can't find anything that works.

Answer
Nursing bras are a perk but not a need. I have a few nursing bras and a nursing tank, but I also wear regular underwire support bras. When I nurse, I just push the bra underneath my breast.

I'm also busty-er and the nursing bras I have are all regular cloth "sleeping" bras. Actually the one I like the most is a medela sleep nursing bra. It does hold the girls in rather tightly, but at least they don't sag down. I also have a nursing tank from target that I wear without a bra around the house.

Edit: I just want to say, I'm a DD right now. I was a DD during my pregnancy and a DD before pregnancy. Some women's boobs simply don't change size. Mine didn't. So for me, I can use the exact same bras I have always used. But, you're going to want to wait until your milk comes in before you'll know what size you're going to be while nursing. It's pretty common to go up a size. I'd hold off on buying bras for now. Maybe get one cotton stretchy sleep bra to tie you over for a week or 2 post partum and then wait until your baby is born to buy any other bras (nursing or otherwise).

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Do you NEED nursing bras?

tinabinas1

To all mothers that have nursed their babies, did you actually need to buy nursing bras? Just wondering. I have been to the stores and can't find anything that I like! Should I spend money on a nursing bra?

Answer
I used my nursing bras the first month or so while I was learning to breast feed and adjusting to it, but then I went to normal bras...then I went back to my nursing bras...yeah they're ugly, but they are made for breasts to 'grow' and 'shrink' because your breasts won't always be full (like after a feeding they're not as full/large)...I found that in my normal bras I'd get more engorged (later I found out that bras with underwire can cause clogged milk ducts which leads to engorgement and not very comfy)....My son is 13 months and still nursing but now I wear my normal bras and just lift the cups up 1/2 way over my breasts when he nurses....but I'd say buy yourself a nurisng bra or 2...I actually liked these cheap ugly pink packaged ones from walmart best. Once you've got breastfeeding down you'll know what kind of bra you prefer. Best of luck and congrats on breastfeeding!

i need to buy nursing bras?

Zaya a

but i have NO idea what size to get!! right now i am a 34B, and i am already 36 weeks. how much bigger should i expect them to get? lol thanks

Answer
When I bought nursing bras, the lady at Motherhood Maternity told me to get one size cup bigger than I was--I, too, went at 36 weeks to get nursing bras.

It only fit while I was engorged. The rest of the time it was way too big.

What I would suggest to you is this: buy the sleep nursing bras, that are sized S, M, and L. Buy a couple of those. Once your milk has come in and you're no longer engorged, then go buy the nicer nursing bras. At that point, your breasts will be the size they'll probably stay while nursing.

I was a 36C at 36 weeks. Now, I wear nursing tanks that are a 34B/C from bravado.

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Question regarding nursing bras?

Alexis

im due to have a baby in about a month and half im trying to find nursing bras but im not sure what size i may need...i have had some people tell me that once the milk comes in you will need a bra a cup size bigger than you are now...im currently a 38dd so what is the next size up for cup size and where might i find this size...im guessing it would be 38e but do they even make them?

Answer
Actually nursing bras are available up to a J cup, It is advised that you go to a lingerie store (not VS or a deptartment store) and have a fitting to make sure you are in the right size, at this point for a nursing bra you are advised to fit so you can easily fit your hand into the cup while wearing the bra, but you should only buy maybe 2 or 3 at this time and get more once you have been nursing for a while and your milk flow has settled. Here is a website that stocks nursing bras up to a UK J cup (which is like a US ~Lcup) so give them a look over and the postage is actually quite reasonable plus if you call up they can advise you with more personal information.

Buying a nursing bra?

risingsun8

i am 8 months pregnant how much bigger will my boobs get when the milk comes in?
i would like a actual bra and not a sports bra. i need the extra support.

Answer
I got my nursing bra's at JC Penny's. I bought one cup size bigger than my normal size and it fit perfectly. Sometimes people don't get too much bigger at all when they milk comes in and other times they can go up 2 or 3 sizes bigger. I would just buy maybe one bra and then after your milk comes in go and buy a couple more. I know with me, my milk didn't come in until 3 days after I gave birth so I could still wear my normal bra. So if you think you might feel like it then just go shopping after you have your baby and buy your bras then. When I was in the hospital I just didn't even wear a bra. While trying to breast feed you don't want to have to full with the bra being in the way. My nursing bra I had to tuck the flap down under the bottom of the bra just to keep it out of the way. Also you don't want to buy too many nursing bra's because there is always the chance you can't nurse for some reason and then you spent money on bra's you could have had for something else. That happened to me. Good luck and congrats.

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