Nursing bra's

stickybean

Just a quick one... how do you know what size nursing bra to get for your labour / maternity bag?

I've change 3 times since I got pregnant? Any tips? Should I get a bigger size?

Thanks

rainbow kirby

I went up 6 cup sizes while I was pregnant. I started at a 30FF, was a 32J at around 32 weeks and I've stayed around that size since apart from going up to around a K/KK cup for a day or two when my milk came in. My best suggestion would be to get something soft with a bit of flexibility in the biggest size you are while you're pregnant, maybe add one cup as it's better for it to be a little too big than to constrict you in any way.

fits

I have gone from a 30 to a 36 back size. The twins are pushing my ribcage right out. ITs so weird. Wonder if it will ever go back?

Dizzy bee

I gave up on normal bras and have moved to stretchy sports type bras...so much more comfortable

spottybananas

fits wrote: »

I have gone from a 30 to a 36 back size. The twins are pushing my ribcage right out. ITs so weird. Wonder if it will ever go back?

I went up 4 inches on my ribs, cup size never changed so I just stuck with same size as normal 34DD and used an extender.

While I didn't have twins I apparently had very strong stomach muscles which resulted in almost no bump, baby stayed up inside my ribs and spread them. I think it took about 9-12 months but they're back to normal now.

fits

Yes twin B is right up inside my ribs on the right side and pushing them out. Very strange sensation. Good to hear that they might go back!

pooch90

I bought soft ones from Asos, think they are Emma Jane, come in dress sizes instead of bra size. Very comfy.
http://www.asos.com/emma-jane/emma-jane-maternity-soft-cup-seam-free-nursing-bra-with-removable-padding/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1462844&clr=Black&SearchQuery=&cid=19764&pgesize=20&pge=0&totalstyles=20&gridsize=4&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=4

Moonbeam

Change do amazing nursing bras esp for a bigger bust.
I went from a 34 to 36 but no cupsize change on any of mine.

fits

Well the cups get bigger when the backsize does anyway...

Ciarrai76

pooch90 wrote: »

I bought soft ones from Asos, think they are Emma Jane, come in dress sizes instead of bra size. Very comfy.
http://www.asos.com/emma-jane/emma-jane-maternity-soft-cup-seam-free-nursing-bra-with-removable-padding/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1462844&clr=Black&SearchQuery=&cid=19764&pgesize=20&pge=0&totalstyles=20&gridsize=4&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=4

Got these aswell. Really comfy & great they fit as you change sizes. M&S do similar ones.

pooch90

I wore them for the last trimester and then for all BF, even ordered a spare when labour started Only thing is they go a bit bobbly when washed to bits- they will be due to leaks etc. I wouldn't spend a fortune on a specific size bra for nursing though-especially when milk comes in, you want a bit of give.

stickybean

Thank you for all the replies ladies. I was in Penneys at the weekend and they had a two pack (a really nice cream and peach) for only €12, so I picked up the size I am now and one size bigger. They will do me for the hospital stay at least.

Also the OH was ready our policy details and turns out laya pay for a maternity bra for you

Ciarrai76

stickybean wrote: »

Thank you for all the replies ladies. I was in Penneys at the weekend and they had a two pack (a really nice cream and peach) for only €12, so I picked up the size I am now and one size bigger. They will do me for the hospital stay at least.

Also the OH was ready our policy details and turns out laya pay for a maternity bra for you

Do they!? I never saw that in our policy!

I wasn't happy with the Penneys maternity bras, they have awful support. I got the padded & non padded ones. The padded ones are awful!

bovril

stickybean wrote:

Also the OH was ready our policy details and turns out laya pay for a maternity bra for you

On my policy they pay up to 39e so send in the receipts for a few to make up the amount. I sent in a sterling receipt for 4 bras that came to over 39e and they gave me the 39e back.

spottybananas

I had the padded Penneys ones and hated them, I found the clips very poor quality and it was impossible to fold the padded cup down out of the way.

Ciarrai76

spottybananas wrote: »

I had the padded Penneys ones and hated them, I found the clips very poor quality and it was impossible to fold the padded cup down out of the way.

Yeah same here. They have no support & my straps were altered to the furthest they can go after a day! Total waste of money!

stickybean

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Do they!? I never saw that in our policy!

Up to €275 combined receipts for a range of benefits including, baby massage classes, breastfeeding consultations, midwifery service, maternity bra, GP, complementary therapies, chiropody, physiotherapy, nutritionist, counselling services, Dental & Optical.

Ciarrai76

stickybean wrote: »

Up to €275 combined receipts for a range of benefits including, baby massage classes, breastfeeding consultations, midwifery service, maternity bra, GP, complementary therapies, chiropody, physiotherapy, nutritionist, counselling services, Dental & Optical.

Must check ours, although we are on very basic cover & we didn't go private.

fits

I must check our policy also. Im with glohealth.

By the way, I have two hot milk maternity bras. They are more pricey but very comfortable and have a huge selection of back clips to adjust as you do.