Comments on: My very strong opinions about nursing bras

By: lisa glaze

lisa glaze — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:52:32 +0000

I found this great site that will make any bra into a nursing bra. I have done it and am very happy with them. The fit of the bra does not change from the alteration.They charge a minimal fee for this service. If anybody is interested the name of the site is LingeriExperts.com

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:46:16 +0000

Thank you so much for your insight! I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first and I’ve been putting off the bra buying experience because it seems so overwhelming. Thanks for narrowing down the choices, it’s greatly appreciated by this new mom-to-be!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:21:57 +0000

I LOVED my Bravado. Super, super comfy and it accommodated everything from the engorged new days to the more normal later days. I was hesitant about it because it was so expensive, but it was worth every penny and I ended up wearing it just about every day. I even kept wearing it for a while after I stopped nursing! For sleep (and even sometimes during the day), I had Majamas. Finally I did have 2 nursing tanks. I loved them because I could wear a button down shirt or cardigan over it. That’s pretty much my style when not nursing, too.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:13:02 +0000

Okay, I would never have thought CR would review nursing bras. Who knew…

At 30G I was a hard fit before I got pregnant. Now its just ridiculous (34K in US sizes 34HH in UK, obviously I buy UK whenever possible). I actually can only order my bras online because I don’t live anywhere near a brick and mortar store for either Bravissimo (UK) or Break Out Bras (NC). Luckily both have EXCELLENT online fitting help. Just email them with what you were wearing before, what your measurements are now, and how your bra doesn’t fit any more and they will send you suggestions.

For us well-endowed ladies I only wish I had known about the wonders of sleep bras prior to pregnancy so that I could walk down stairs or run after the cat without holding on to them.

By: Crystal - Prenatal Coach

Crystal - Prenatal Coach — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:56:21 +0000

Thank you! I’m expecting my 1st in June and it’s nice to have more info about nursing bras!!

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:30:41 +0000

There is a nice new hands free nursing tank or pumping tank by Rumina… I saw it on a site called True Baby Love
http://www.truebabylove.com Hope this helps!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:54:40 +0000

Okay, so I’m confused. I have been Breastfeeding for nearly a year and I practically live in regular sports bras! I especially love the cheap soft ones for sleeping in. What are we doing different?

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:49:13 +0000

Ladies, I love the feedback. I fixed the sports bra link, sorry! I was reading your comments --while pumping-- using that hands-free pumping bra (now made by Medela) but I never think of that as a nursing bra per se. Then again, I wouldn't wear it if I weren't.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:27:32 +0000

I have VERY strong opinions about these, too. I have bought a dozen varieties thinking they’d be great, and then they failed. The only ones I have consistently liked through feeding 2 kids are by Bravado (not the basic ones from Target): Body Silk Seamless Microfiber. With my first baby, I wore the camisole ones with yoga pants around the house, since it was August. BUT if not fitted properly, the “sling” thing can cut in at the sides. And worst of all, with the cami ones, a “wardrobe malfunction” can be disastrous (the place where the fabric is sewn onto the clip has come unsewed several times for me, once while I was ON STAGE singing in front of a large group of people–so scary!).

By: Hanna

Hanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31:16 +0000

hmm, have to check out that sports bra! I am a very busty girl (32 GG normally) so it’s pretty tricky to find decent bras. I did a post for busty girls a bit ago http://hannaslifeiscool.blogspot.com/2011/09/in-which-i-discuss-nursing-bras.html

By: Loretta Longo

Loretta Longo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:57:19 +0000

The one that I have found with the best support (nice lift, really holds pads in place, and a bit snug – like a sports bra without squishing) is the Medela Comfortline. It’s a racer back and SUPER comfortable for both day and night. It’s a little high in the chest, so also acts as a cami if you are wearing a low scoop or v-neck.

By: Callie Camp

Callie Camp — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:21:30 +0000

I teach pre & postnatal fitness and I LOVE the nursing sports bra – I tell my clients about the Moving Comfort bras all the time (the Juno and Maya are also great nursing-friendly models for women with larger breasts). I’ve had one client call the Maya ‘life-changing’! I also agree about the Bravado bra – my first bra, loved the industrial snaps!!