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Nursing Bras- lots of newbie questions!

CindyR1979CindyR1979 member
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This is probably a dumb question, but I have zero experience with all this! I'd like to buy at least 1 or 2 nursing bra before I have my baby, so I'm not forced to go bra shopping a few days postpartum and was wondering how do I know what size to get? I'm a 36B right now, do nursing bras in the same size account for "milk" or engorgement? Or would I actually need to buy a bigger size? Also, do you wear a nursing bra all the time, like even at nights? I've heard in the beginning your breasts are so tender and engorged the pressure of a bra helps the pain (even at night). If so, what bra do you recommend for night-time use? What bra do you recommend just for normal day use? Also, do you need a nursing bra with a nursing tank? Does the nursing tank provide enough support and does it provide nipple coverage? Thanks!

 

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Re: Nursing Bras- lots of newbie questions!

  • Ivana_StolichnayaIvana_Stolichnaya member

    Just keep in mind that your rib cage will go back down in size after you have your baby.  I bought a nursing bra (38DD) at Motherhood Maternity and once I had Katie it didn't fit right.  I got measured at Nordstrom and I was a 34H...pretty big difference.  I would get a cheapo bra just to have one on hand in the hospital and for a couple weeks pp, but invest in a nice one then after.

    I have big jugs thanks to EBFing and I can't go without a bra at night.  I also need something to hold nursing pads in place because I'll leak if I get too engorged. I rec getting a soft cup nursing bra at night.

     

    I hated the bras at Motherhood Maternity, I don't recommend them.  I splurged on a Elle Macpherson bra and I  love it.  The best support I have ever gotten out of any bra.

    This is the soft cup bra I got.  

    https://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2866883?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=underwear%2Flingerie:women:bra&cm_ite=elle_macpherson_intimates_%27e71-135_maternelle%27_soft_cup_nursing_bra:159470&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:trackingCode=FADDCFFD-D981-DE11-B712-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA

     

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  • abrazzabrazz member
    You are the size I was while pregnant and post-partum I went up a cup size.  I have found that I really like the nursing tanks for wearing at home.  I don't wear a bra with them and now I don't even need to wear them at night.  I don't leak anymore unless I go a really long time.  Before though, I wore a tank and nursing pads.  I have bras from Target and they are fine for work (i pump at work), but I still prefer the nursing tanks.  I got the tanks at Target too.  I only had a couple before I had the baby so I wouldn't get the wrong size bra. 

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  • PAmiler82PAmiler82

    I was also a 36B and now I'm a 36C.  I'd just a buy a few nursing tanks for the hospital and first few days/weeks.  They are super comfy and you don't have to worry about sizing.  After things settle down you can look into a nicer bra if you want.  I like the tanks (and bras) at Target.

    I had to wear something at night too for support and, as pp said, because I had to wear breast pads for leaking.  I haven't leaked for the last month or so and now I don't wear a bra or tank at night. GL!

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