This post isn’t for everyone. Skip it if you don’t want to read about my woes with finding a comfortable nursing bra.
I like the Bravado nursing bras (and hear rave reviews about all the different styles) but want to wait before buying a new one because I know (or think) that my milk will regulate sooner or later and I don’t want to have to buy yet another one. In the meantime, I’m using my old ones. The ones I bought when bilingual baby was born are worn thin but useful around the house (tho I find myself using them when we go out, too- bleh).
There’s also the Anita nursing bras. I have one of their bras and loved it back when it fit. I like the fit and the style and most of them reveal the whole breast when nursing instead of just part of it (like Bravado bras). They make a bunch of bras for bigger chests that don’t have underwire. The underwire issue is a personal one but I don’t dare use an underwire bra now to keeping ducts from getting clogged. La Leche League International advises this as well.
I should also say that I’m not a small chested mami. I hate to admit my bra size for all on the blogoshpere, as I’ve been teased by family about my bra size in the past, so if you need to know, leave a comment and we can chat about nursing bra woes offline.
We’re travelling again for Christmas and I’d like to have a good nursing bra that fits well for our trip. I may just into town and get one that may not be the most comfortable but will still be better than the worn out ones that don’t even fit. I’ll let you know what I find.
(Not the best review but it’s more of a “woe is me” post)
6 responses so far ↓
halfpintpixie // November 25, 2008 at 1:33 pm |
I know what you mean, I am on the other end of the scale, quite petite bosoms even when breastfeeding (once the initial cleavage regulated!), but I am also very prone to blocked ducts so daren’t wear a regular bra. I used to wear the Elle MacPherson ones but now wear Hotmilk, although I have anecdotally heard that neither are very supportive in bigger sizes. So no help here, just wishing you luck in your search!
halfpintpixie // November 25, 2008 at 1:34 pm |
oops forgot to make my actual point which was that most nursing bras are too big for me, so it took me a lot of searching to find some!
Leila // November 25, 2008 at 2:52 pm |
I hope I made a point…. hehe… my brain is mush.
nankilicious // November 26, 2008 at 12:00 pm |
I havent found any bras that are comfortable, fit and are supportive. I make do with my custom bravados (I am an K-I cup!) so if you ever find something that works, let me know!
Gayle // November 26, 2008 at 4:12 pm |
Uno que encontre que es super supportive y tiene tallas mas grandes de lo que ofrece Bravado (que es mi problema) es de goddessbra.com
Investiga a ver que te parece.
Te adoro.
Gaito
threegirlpileup // November 26, 2008 at 11:34 pm |
I’ll not mention my bra size specifically, but let’s just say that the cup size would come alphabetically after J.
I found wonderful wonderful supportive and comfortable nursing bras from the National Childbirth Trust in England. I’d tried them all…goddess, anita, etc. etc. These are hands down the best. And I used their sizing guide and got the right size the first time around. I was a little daunted to order from the UK, but shipping was really reasonable and pretty quick.
Plus they are a non-profit that helps families!
Here’s a link:
http://www.nctsales.co.uk/prodshow.asp?id=1087&cat=250&scat=253&parent=250
(I have no connection with them except for being a happy customer!)