Nursing Bra Recommendations

[massiejs09]

Hey ladies!

I was wondering if anyone had any nursing bra recommendations? I have been looking online and feel overwhelmed with the selection and styles. I'm not super worried about cost, I just want something that's comfortable and works, and can hold these suckers up!

In my non-pregnant life I'm a DD and wear full coverage, minimizer, under wire bras. As a pregnant panda I'm a DDD/E, so I need support as well as comfort. Are the sleep ones the same as the day ones (interchangeable)? I'm ignorant. 

I just don't want to waste a lot of money on a piece of crap that's going to fall apart after 1 wash, or be sag city after a couple wears.

Thanks for any input. 

[AleWife]

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[racegurl87]

Pre-pregnancy I'm a DD as well. I went to a Destination Maternity and was measured and found 4 that were really comfortable. I definitely recommend getting measured to make sure you get the right size.

[knitnut]

Sleeping bras won't offer enough support outside of the house, but they are awesome at the hospital and at home. I have two. I'm going to go get sized for supportive nursing bras tomorrow, because I haven't found anything that fits. I am normally a 30G. I am currently a 34I, so I'm basically fucked.

[luvsponies]

massiejs09 I was a DD before pregnancy and always needed an underwire for support too. I found mine at Destination Maternity too (after trying on tons elsewhere). I love the Jessica Simpson ones...they have an underwire and are super comfy and supportive. I also bought two Motherhood brand ones and they've actually been great as well. I wasn't sure if they'd hold up because they're definitely not as expensive as a VS bra, but so far so good!

I tried on a bunch without an underwire but they would fold underneath the boob or do something weird so I gave up. I agree that the sleeping nursing bras are super comfy and great for hospital/at home. They just don't have a ton of support.

[knitnut]

I find that the clip/snap down cups of the bras I've tried on in store, immediately ricochet off my boobs.

[Deleted]

Since you don't know exactly what size you will be I would recommend getting a couple of the "sports bras" from Motherhood. They offer a lot more support then the sleep bras, but are really comfortable.

I will probably wear these until I go back to work and then will switch to regular bras with underwires.

Some people don't reccomend underwires because it can cause clogged ducts. For me I had to have them, the ones without were not enough support.

[ladysnowblood]

I bought 4 bras from Motherhood, three underwire and one without. I've been wearing them for a while now and they are holding up pretty well. The one without underwire is kind of uncomfortable though, because it keeps rolling under. I still have sleep bras from last time that I bought from either Target or Walmart and those are great as well.

[luckystarz]

Do you have a Nordstroms? I went a few weekends back, and they measured me and fit me in a few different nursing bra styles. I'm a 38F, and bought one from a brand called Anita and it's amazing. I have a Bravado one with no underwire for at home that I love as well.

[thenetwork]

I am much smaller chested than you (A cup in my non pregnant life, perhaps a passable C now) so take my advice with a grain of salt.

The sleep bras are insanely comfortable but have zero support. The motherhood maternity sports/nursing bras I found to be sized very small (I bought size large) and very restrictive. I only wore them to the gym and still got clogged ducts.

I cheaped out and bought the target brand nursing bras, and I will be buying newer, high quality ones this time. Since the cups clasp and fold down, I found with my cheapies that the entire bra fit wrong by the end of the day (boobs popping out of the cups) just from unclasping and re-clasping every few hours for pumping.

I ended up living in my two nursing tanks with shelf bras from Old Navy. Don't even bother with the tanks without the shelf bra. Even with my small boobs I needed to wear a bra under those, and then what the heck is the point of the easy access tank top?

Sorry to ramble!

[massiejs09]

Jan 28, 2015 23:49:54 GMT -5 luckystarz said:

Do you have a Nordstroms? I went a few weekends back, and they measured me and fit me in a few different nursing bra styles. I'm a 38F, and bought one from a brand called Anita and it's amazing. I have a Bravado one with no underwire for at home that I love as well.

Yeah...lots of Nordstroms around here. Maybe I will go that route and get a few different ones.

Thanks for all the great input!!

[crystaltrues]

I prefer the "drop cup" style to the others styles I have tried. For me they were more comfortable and easier to feed since my whole boob was out. Favorites from last time were the bravado ones and they have a "basic" line for target too, they were almost as good as more expensive bravado bras.

[jap618]

I'm a 34 dd currently and to go up a cup size has been an awful experience because no where locally carries 34 ddd/e. I tried on a bunch at motherhood and bought a 36 dd wireless nursing bra back in the 1st tri when my books were swollen and it is pretty awful. The band is too big and there isn't much support without the underwire.

I've been looking online and may order 1 or 2 off bare necessities. I don't know if anyone had experience ordering through them?

I'm also following this one because well boobs.

[rvamama]

1st how do I follow this?

2nd- I have a bunch of gently used bras in drop clasp and sports styles that a BFF gave me and because my boobs are so different this time around I though I'd wait until my supply comes in before deciding what I need to do (if I need something different). With DS my boobs got big immediately during pregnancy and then even bigger after. This time they've stayed their size (36c) and soft- but I shall assume the inevitable is approaching! I like the drop style (from past exp) but the cup on the cheaper ones got crumbly looking so quick it made my boobs look lumpy ?

[wifieo]

I picked up a few from motherhood maternity and I like the ones without underwire. Some of them I can hear the clasp creak and I hate it. I did get a few nursing tanks from target. I love them.

[peep]

I bought my first one last month - a Cake Lingerie m "Cotton Candy" bra - it's comfortable enough to sleep in, but gives me enough support for going about my day. I bought it early because I wanted something less constricting then a sports bra or underwire at this point. I've been living in it except for when it's in the wash. I am currently a 36 D or DD - I was a 34 D pre pregnancy. I think I will pick up one less expensive similar one at Target pre-delivery so I have a back up, but would definitely buy more of the Cake one once I know what size I will eventually need and test drive it actually nursing.

[jrp]

I second target sleep-style bras for sleeping only. Well, sleeping and lounging. I'm a 32b when I'm not nursing, and I either wore a nursing tank w shelf "bra" or sports bra-style sleep bra basically 24/7...except when I left the house. I tried to get away with the cheapo target underwire for daily use, but they didn't hold up well and I hated them the whole time.

I also agree with those who have mentioned Nordstrom -- if you find a bra you like, they can have the tailor shop alter it so that it ends up being a nursing bra. I think it's like $16 or something.... I'm not sure if they just add a clasp at the top of the cup, or if they also add some fabric to hold the band and strap together while the cup is folded down, but it might be something to look into for you lucky bitches with a nordies close-by.

My general advice for all things mom clothes: The Mom Edit. Google it. Be amazed by Shana and her incredible wisdom.

[katydid2015]

Jan 28, 2015 23:53:46 GMT -5 thenetwork said:

I am much smaller chested than you (A cup in my non pregnant life, perhaps a passable C now) so take my advice with a grain of salt.

The sleep bras are insanely comfortable but have zero support. The motherhood maternity sports/nursing bras I found to be sized very small (I bought size large) and very restrictive. I only wore them to the gym and still got clogged ducts.

I cheaped out and bought the target brand nursing bras, and I will be buying newer, high quality ones this time. Since the cups clasp and fold down, I found with my cheapies that the entire bra fit wrong by the end of the day (boobs popping out of the cups) just from unclasping and re-clasping every few hours for pumping.

I ended up living in my two nursing tanks with shelf bras from Old Navy. Don't even bother with the tanks without the shelf bra. Even with my small boobs I needed to wear a bra under those, and then what the heck is the point of the easy access tank top?

Sorry to ramble!

I am exactly the same size-wise as you so I'm glad you wrote this.  I only have two sleeping bras from Target currently and two nursing tanks with shelf bras, one Bravado brand and one from Target.  I'm going to be a SAHM after baby is born so I guess I have some time to go get fitted for an actual bra after my milk comes in.

[pele]

I got mine at Motherhood Maternity, and since I am now an F cup, I laugh my ass off at the idea of not wearing underwire. I like them a lot so far, but I did have to modify/re-sew the straps tighter. That is common for bigger sizes though, for some reason they think just because you have enormous tits, they must drag on the ground.

[clobert]

I am a 34 F pre pregnancy and now about a 36G. Once you are over a DD, the regular stores like destination maternity and target will not have anything for you, so you can save time and not go there. Nordstroms is great for larger cup sizes, but doesn't have a large selection of nursing bras. I went to a store here in philly called "solutions for women" that is a breastfeeding supply store affliated with the hospital and had a great experience. I got a Bravado Bliss bra. I will be getting the Bravado Origional nursing bra (like a sleep bra) for the hospital to wear while my milk come in. Check if there are any breastfeeding specialty stores or organizations in your area.
I have anita sports bras that I love and have been using them with back extenders (came with my bravado bra) when I'm at home. I will probably get fitted either at 38 weeks or after my milk comes in and get some more bravado and try some anita nursing bras.
Its always best to get a fitting, but if there are no specialty stores near you order several online in your estimated size and return them if they don't fit perfectly. If you can get a fitting somewhere like nordstroms but they don't have enough selections use that info to order online.

[knitnut]

I have returned with bra success from my fitting. My spoils consist of a Royce nursing bra. This bra fits very well and feels more like a normal bra, even though it doesn't have an underwire. I also appreciate that it doesn't give me missile tits. I also picked up a Fancee Free extra support wire free nursing bra. This bra is great because the cups can be made bigger when you get engorged. Lastly, I found a nursing tank that actually fits my huge boobs and smaller frame. Glamourmom makes a nursing tank with bra hooks in the back. This is awesome sauce!

I bought all of these things at a local mom consignment shop that offers new and used nursing apparel. I normally go to nordstroms and try stuff on, then buy online.

[snarkysparklefart]

I am also a DDD/E pre pregnancy and wound up buying F & G after DD was born. I liked Bravado best, but I could only findmy size online after i bought the first one from the hospital's nursing mom shop. They were super helpful for me- I wonder if LC can help you measure if needed (that's who works in their boutique). I found Bravado to be much more comfortable for every day use.

I also bought a Leading Lady bra (last I checked they were on sale on Zulily, I can't recall where I bought them before), because it was prettier. It wasn't as comfortable as the bravado bras I had, but it looked better under clothing and was 'pretty' not just functional, so if I was getting dressed up or wanted to look a bit nicer for H I wore it.

[knitnut]

snarkysparklefart I really wish that the bravado bras fit me better, because they seem like they would be very comfortable. A lot of M15 moms recommend them. Unfortunately the larger cup sizes didn't seem to work on my shorter frame. The straps were too long and the cups were up in my armpits.

[clobert]

I haven't tried it yet, but this looks really cool:
undercovermama.com/shop/nursing-shirt?custom_ref=O0GVBP
It attaches to your nursing bra for more coverage, The only nursing tank in my size that I've seen is bravado's and I might not feel like wearing that every day if I have more supportive bras. I'm sure this isn't 100% necessary, but its not too expensive and seems like a nice option.

[knitnut]

Jan 30, 2015 16:07:27 GMT -5 clobert said:

I haven't tried it yet, but this looks really cool:
undercovermama.com/shop/nursing-shirt?custom_ref=O0GVBP
It attaches to your nursing bra for more coverage, The only nursing tank in my size that I've seen is bravado's and I might not feel like wearing that every day if I have more supportive bras. I'm sure this isn't 100% necessary, but its not too expensive and seems like a nice option.

I feel like someone posted a link to a tutorial on how to do this with any camisole, over on tb. Can anyone confirm this?

[pele]

Jan 30, 2015 16:18:04 GMT -5 knitnut said:

Jan 30, 2015 16:07:27 GMT -5 clobert said:

I haven't tried it yet, but this looks really cool:
undercovermama.com/shop/nursing-shirt?custom_ref=O0GVBP
It attaches to your nursing bra for more coverage, The only nursing tank in my size that I've seen is bravado's and I might not feel like wearing that every day if I have more supportive bras. I'm sure this isn't 100% necessary, but its not too expensive and seems like a nice option.

I feel like someone posted a link to a tutorial on how to do this with any camisole, over on tb. Can anyone confirm this?

Yes, someone did! It was taking the tank strap, cutting it, and making a small loop to go over the nursing bra. Lemme see if I can find a pic

[pele]

This is the best I could find: blogs.babycenter.com/tips_and_tricks/diy-the-easiest-nursing-tank-conversion/