I'm a large busted gal and have become even larger busted during my pregnancy. I'm having a hard time finding any nursing bras in my size and it has become clear that I'll have to order them. <br><br>I'm wondering if any of you have found a good non-underwire nursing bra that provides a decent amount of support? It stinks to have to order them since I won't be able to try them on to check out the comfort or support or anything. I'm asking around and hoping someone can steer me toward a decent one. <br><br>The non-underwire is non-negotiable because I'm going to try hard to avoid mastitis as I've read Lauren's (loulou's) experience with it. I think I'm going to have an uphill battle finding something suitable without an underwire in my size though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I'm 27 weeks pregnant and have recently bought a DDD and G bra as my chest grew. It seems to have leveled off now though. So I'm guessing I'll need somewhere around a G in a nursing bra. <br><br>Thanks in advance if anyone has any advice! <br>
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I'm a large busted gal and have become even larger busted during my pregnancy. I'm having a hard time finding any nursing bras in my size and it has become clear that I'll have to order them. <br><br>I'm wondering if any of you have found a good non-underwire nursing bra that provides a decent amount of support? It stinks to have to order them since I won't be able to try them on to check out the comfort or support or anything. I'm asking around and hoping someone can steer me toward a decent one. <br><br>The non-underwire is non-negotiable because I'm going to try hard to avoid mastitis as I've read Lauren's (loulou's) experience with it. I think I'm going to have an uphill battle finding something suitable without an underwire in my size though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I'm 27 weeks pregnant and have recently bought a DDD and G bra as my chest grew. It seems to have leveled off now though. So I'm guessing I'll need somewhere around a G in a nursing bra. <br><br>Thanks in advance if anyone has any advice! <br>
I'm a large busted gal and have become even larger busted during my pregnancy. I'm having a hard time finding any nursing bras in my size and it has become clear that I'll have to order them. <br><br>I'm wondering if any of you have found a good non-underwire nursing bra that provides a decent amount of support? It stinks to have to order them since I won't be able to try them on to check out the comfort or support or anything. I'm asking around and hoping someone can steer me toward a decent one. <br><br>The non-underwire is non-negotiable because I'm going to try hard to avoid mastitis as I've read Lauren's (loulou's) experience with it. I think I'm going to have an uphill battle finding something suitable without an underwire in my size though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I'm 27 weeks pregnant and have recently bought a DDD and G bra as my chest grew. It seems to have leveled off now though. So I'm guessing I'll need somewhere around a G in a nursing bra. <br><br>Thanks in advance if anyone has any advice! <br>
mamaScarlett
Active member
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time sleep bras separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
mamaScarlett
Active member
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time sleep bras separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
mamaScarlett
Active member
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time sleep bras separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
<br />Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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Keepercjr
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Bravado! They are very supportive. My SIL is large chested too and really liked hers. I was much larger with my daughter than my son and bravado worked for me as well. I also have a cheap target one that I actually like the best but I don't know if they come in the size you need. All my nursing bras are/were underwire.
And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
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Keepercjr
Guest
Bravado! They are very supportive. My SIL is large chested too and really liked hers. I was much larger with my daughter than my son and bravado worked for me as well. I also have a cheap target one that I actually like the best but I don't know if they come in the size you need. All my nursing bras are/were underwire.
And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Bravado! They are very supportive. My SIL is large chested too and really liked hers. I was much larger with my daughter than my son and bravado worked for me as well. I also have a cheap target one that I actually like the best but I don't know if they come in the size you need. All my nursing bras are/were underwire.
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<br />And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
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<br />Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
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<br />And like mamaScarlett said, you may only want to order 2 or so at the beginning because your chest size will decrease after your babe is a few weeks/months old. I didn't start to level off till Scarlett was about 6 weeks. I was HUGE till then.
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<br />Also, in the beginning, just don't wear a bra <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was literally topless as much as possible when both of mine were newborns. Lots of skin to skin and easy breastfeeding.
chicagocubsmom
New member
I have to second the Bravado suggestion. I have the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra and it doesn't have an underwire and it has four rows of hooks, which was recommended by a lactation consultant. You can buy them direct from the Bravado site or also Target.com and Diapers.com (all the same price). I'm a working mom too and this bra looks great under work clothes. They are pricey but worth it! Plus if they stretch out, just pop in the dryer to shrink a bit.
chicagocubsmom
New member
I have to second the Bravado suggestion. I have the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra and it doesn't have an underwire and it has four rows of hooks, which was recommended by a lactation consultant. You can buy them direct from the Bravado site or also Target.com and Diapers.com (all the same price). I'm a working mom too and this bra looks great under work clothes. They are pricey but worth it! Plus if they stretch out, just pop in the dryer to shrink a bit.
chicagocubsmom
New member
I have to second the Bravado suggestion. I have the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra and it doesn't have an underwire and it has four rows of hooks, which was recommended by a lactation consultant. You can buy them direct from the Bravado site or also Target.com and Diapers.com (all the same price). I'm a working mom too and this bra looks great under work clothes. They are pricey but worth it! Plus if they stretch out, just pop in the dryer to shrink a bit.
Twistofchaos
New member
..Can I say that while opening cysticfibrosis.com this morning I jumped a hole in the air finally seeing the CF topic I always wanted to discuss, nurse's bra's, only to find when clicking on it it's in pregnancy and not even close to what I had imagined. (I'm Dutch I can make the mistake.)
Twistofchaos
New member
..Can I say that while opening cysticfibrosis.com this morning I jumped a hole in the air finally seeing the CF topic I always wanted to discuss, nurse's bra's, only to find when clicking on it it's in pregnancy and not even close to what I had imagined. (I'm Dutch I can make the mistake.)
Twistofchaos
New member
..Can I say that while opening cysticfibrosis.com this morning I jumped a hole in the air finally seeing the CF topic I always wanted to discuss, nurse's bra's, only to find when clicking on it it's in pregnancy and not even close to what I had imagined. (I'm Dutch I can make the mistake.) <BR>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mamaScarlett</b></i>
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote></div>
<div><br></div><div>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.</div>
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote></div>
<div><br></div><div>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.</div>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mamaScarlett</b></i>
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote>
<br>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote>
<br>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mamaScarlett</b></i>
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote>
<br>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.
I gott an elle macpherson from nordstrom and an anita tthrough bra smyth. They were each about fifty dollars. Im a 36DDD. I got them at 8 month preg. Im ten wks post and they fit well still but I can see in a few months my cup size may go down, so I wouldn't buy more than 2 nice ones. I also have 2 cheap target ones for at home days. The elle macpherson one is incredible, its wirless (which is a must like you and lauren said), but though its wirless it looks like a real wire push up bra-so flattering. Also get 2 night time <a href="http://www.kittenslingerie.com" title="" target="">sexy bras</a> separate from your good bras, bc they get so sweaty and stretched out from nightime.
Pea in the pod has a great cheap strapless stretch bra with padding that is good for strapless tops ((awesome for nursing) or good for under pjs! With my fiirst I cared sooo much more about the look-now im enjoying nursing more bc I totally go with ease and comfort....<img src=""></end quote>
<br>I agree, for this kind of thing you would be hard-pressed to find something functional that actually looks good, I haven't found anything yet.
Thanks everyone! Like Scarlett and Caroline suggested, I think I'll only get a couple to start out with. I've been looking at the Bradavo site and Elle Macpherson's bras on Nordstrom's website. I haven't made any decisions yet but I'll keep ya posted. I'm definitely gonna get a couple sleep/comfy bras cuz I'm assuming that's what I'll where most often around the house (and in the hospital).
Tomorrow I think I'm going to a local place called Milkworks that basically covers everything breastfeeding related. They have bras, pumps and supplies, cover ups, breastfeeding classes, lactation consultants, support groups, etc. I'm guessing they won't have any bras in my size either but maybe it will give me some idea. Plus it won't hurt to see what they're all about in case I need some support after the baby arrives. I've heard it's a pretty cool place.
Thanks again, and feel free to keep the ideas coming. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Tomorrow I think I'm going to a local place called Milkworks that basically covers everything breastfeeding related. They have bras, pumps and supplies, cover ups, breastfeeding classes, lactation consultants, support groups, etc. I'm guessing they won't have any bras in my size either but maybe it will give me some idea. Plus it won't hurt to see what they're all about in case I need some support after the baby arrives. I've heard it's a pretty cool place.
Thanks again, and feel free to keep the ideas coming. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Thanks everyone! Like Scarlett and Caroline suggested, I think I'll only get a couple to start out with. I've been looking at the Bradavo site and Elle Macpherson's bras on Nordstrom's website. I haven't made any decisions yet but I'll keep ya posted. I'm definitely gonna get a couple sleep/comfy bras cuz I'm assuming that's what I'll where most often around the house (and in the hospital).
Tomorrow I think I'm going to a local place called Milkworks that basically covers everything breastfeeding related. They have bras, pumps and supplies, cover ups, breastfeeding classes, lactation consultants, support groups, etc. I'm guessing they won't have any bras in my size either but maybe it will give me some idea. Plus it won't hurt to see what they're all about in case I need some support after the baby arrives. I've heard it's a pretty cool place.
Thanks again, and feel free to keep the ideas coming. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Tomorrow I think I'm going to a local place called Milkworks that basically covers everything breastfeeding related. They have bras, pumps and supplies, cover ups, breastfeeding classes, lactation consultants, support groups, etc. I'm guessing they won't have any bras in my size either but maybe it will give me some idea. Plus it won't hurt to see what they're all about in case I need some support after the baby arrives. I've heard it's a pretty cool place.
Thanks again, and feel free to keep the ideas coming. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">