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Best maternity bras for bigger boobs?

penguinpants35penguinpants35 member
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Anyone else already feel like they need to switch over to a maternity bra? I'm 10w/4d and realized that my boobs are already spilling out of my regular bras. I already have a hard time shopping in regular bra stores, as I'm normally a 34DDD. I see lots of maternity/nursing styles that look perfect for smaller chests, but I'm thinking I'll need something with wider straps while not being plus sized...

Any ideas from others who have bigger chests? Also, what are your favorite stores to shop in - and are there any that have people who will help you figure out sizing?

Any help is much appreciated!
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Re: Best maternity bras for bigger boobs?

  • Emily1151Emily1151 member
    I don't have any ideas, but would also love to hear. It seriously hurts to take off my bra each day... and I'm only 8 weeks! 
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  • MommaBeanMommaBean member
    Is a "maternity" bra different from any other bra? I've had good luck bra shopping in general bra shopping at Soma and I'm a 36G. NURSING bras is a different question, but it's too early to worry about those. 
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    @MommaBean, I guess i thought from what I read maternity bras were different (since all the articles are starting to say to invest in 2-3 good "maternity bras" which led me to believe they were a separate thing), but I guess I'm not so sure! We have a Soma at one of the malls near my house, however, so I will definitely give that a shot. Thanks for the rec!
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  • splsmama2016splsmama2016 member
    I caved and got nursing bras when I was only in my 2nd trimester because of the same reason. My normal bras weren't fitting. It doesn't hurt to go try them on, plus motherhood maternity has them on sale (buy 3 get one free), so I'd take advantage when you can. And they're comfy. 

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  • gowencgowenc member
    I'm interested to hear if other busty ladies are finding wireless bras that work for them. I'm usually a 34DDD, and while my boobs have gone up maybe a little, where I'm really feeling it is in the rib cage. I was just going to go up to a 36 band size but I've read that underwire can cause blocked milk ducts - even during pregnancy - so I'm trying to find something wire free that still gives adequate support and shape. I've tried on probably five different bras - some maternity/nursing, some regular bras - and I'm not having any luck. Anyone else?
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  • MommaBeanMommaBean member
    I've never heard that about underwire. How does that even work, when the wire is hardly touching your breasts? With DS I had a couple of no-wire nursing bras from target that I only wore around the house. Otherwise, I need the support of an underwire. And I had no duct problems :)
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  • southerngul2017southerngul2017 member
    Wacoal Basic Beauty Full Coverage Bra. Bought one then bought two more. Most comfortable bra I have ever tried (6 weeks pregnant and went from a D to DD already) got them at Nordstrom :)
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  • BecauseLoveBecauseLove member
    Target use to have some awesome lace full coverage (but cute) bigger bra sizes...not sure what happened but they no longer sell them...they do have one that is similar...and is actually pretty good other than it makes my nipples hurt..maybe you would be fine. Anyways for 12.99 or whatever its not a bad deal. 
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  • rachsailsrachsails member
    You can buy bra extenders for the band!  I got a pack of maybe 30 for $5 on Amazon!
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  • NathanandJordanNathanandJordan member
    I don't know the difference from maternity and nursing bras, but I bought my nursing bras from walmart (I am a 36DDD) and loved them. 
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