Whether or not you plan to nurse your baby full time also factors into your prospective nursing bra size. Also, every woman’s body reacts differently to nursing. Some women may go up one cup size when they begin nursing, others may increase as much as 2 cups sizes and still others maybe only a half cup size difference, if any. Here are a few suggestions and recommendations in shopping for your nursing bras to try to make this task a little less daunting.
BREAST SIZE WILL ALTER
If you are expecting your first baby, it is hard to know what to expect with your future bra size when shopping for your nursing bra as you have no history to draw on.
The best rule of thumb is to wait until as close to your due date as possible before buying a nursing bra so that you can best gauge what your size will be. If you do plan to nurse, you can expect your milk to come in within 2-3 days after you deliver.
When you milk does first come in, some women experience a huge temporary uptick in their cup size. However, once your hormones settle down and your milk supply adjusts to a more predictable demand, your size should settle down.
You should expect some natural size fluctuation during the day and before and after nursing, so it is best to pick a comfortable stretchy bra which will accommodate these changes while providing the support that you need for heavier lactating breasts.
WAIT - DO NOT RUSH IN
The second rule is to not buy too many bras until your size has settled down after the first few weeks. You will probably only need about 3-4 bras at most that you can wash and wear so you always have one on hand to accommodate those early weeks. My best (breast!) advice is to find several styles you like, that are very stretchy and can accommodate several cup sizes to safely fit your fluctuating and uncertain size.
WHAT NEXT?
Once you find comfortable supportive nursing bras to accommodate your size variations and daily life routines, you will find your quality of life improves tremendously as you reclaim your body, your life and embark upon the joys of motherhood.
Medela Nursing Bras are an excellent choice for functional and affordable styles. For high-end, classy designs, consider Melinda G bras.
MEDELA BRA RANGE
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- The perfect "take to hospital" bra will be comfortable throughout your breastfeeding experience.
- Drop-cup nursing bra and no-tag design offers moderate support and optimal comfort.
- Soft, silky microfiber blend gently hugs the body and conforms to fluctuating breast size.
- Racerback design keeps straps in place.
- Can be used hands-free with the Medela Freestyle breast pump.
Medela Sleep Bra
- Luxurious combed cotton and no-tag design ensures comfort against your skin.
- Keeps nursing pads in place to avoid leaks.
- Drawback design for convenient nursing.
- Bamboo/cotton fabric ensures comfort and breathability with fast moisture absorption.
- Extra layer of fabric between bra shelf and outer layer for modesty and elevated support.
- Comfortable, no-tag design.
- Can be used hands-free with the Medela Freestyle breast pump.
- Seamless stretch lace cups assure a smooth, natural appearance.
- Exclusive lace design conforms to different stages of breast fullness throughout the day.- Convenient, one-hand release clasp and flexible drop cup for easy nursing.
- Drop-cup opening provides maximum skin-to-skin contact with baby.
- Cup sizes D & DD feature cushioned, wider straps for added comfort.
- Seamless stretch lace cups assure a smooth, natural appearance.
- Exclusive lace design conforms to different stages of breast fullness throughout the day.
- Convenient, one-hand release clasp and flexible drop cup for easy nursing.
- Drop-cup opening provides maximum skin-to-skin contact with baby.
- Cup sizes D and DD feature cushioned, wider straps for added comfort.
Once you have survived the early weeks of nursing and motherhood, you will probably want to find a bra that is flattering to wear under T-shirts and gives you a bit more support and shape. Melinda G has a number of bras to choose from that come in a range of sizes.
Melinda G Tee Shirt Soft Cup Nursing Bra
- Seamless cups provide beautiful smooth shaping
- Bra has popular under-the-breast channeling for the support of a wire without the wire
- Convenient one-handed clips on the cups are very easy to use
- Inner sling provides additional support, especially when the cup is open for nursing
- 4-across back hooks and eyes accommodate changing postnatal figures
- Three rows of back hook and eyes offer additional support
Melinda G Glorious Tee Shirt Soft Cup Nursing Bra
A great comfortable bra with separation and uplift. The fabric is soft, strong, and silky.- Bra has popular under-the-breast channeling for the support of a wire without the wire
- Convenient one-handed clips on the cups are very easy to use
- Inner sling provides additional support, especially when the cup is open for nursing
- 4-across back hooks and eyes accommodate changing postnatal figures
- Three rows of back hook and eyes offer additional support
Melinda G T-shirt Underwire Nursing bra
If you are bigger busted and really need the support of an underwire bra, Melinda G’s T-shirt Underwire Nursing bra is a very good choice. Like the Tee shirt soft cup bra, this bra also provides a clean seamless and smooth look that can be worn under a tight fitting shirt while also giving your breast shape and definition without restrictions. This bra comes in sizes 34C to 42F and is cup and band size specific, so it is best to buy this bra after your milk supply has settled down and you are a more exact size. The hooks on the cups do allow you to adjust the size of the cups to smaller or larger for before and after nursing to help with that size variation and superior fit.- The full-coverage cups provide great separation and uplift
- Nursing clips are a three-position hook and eye which offers a customizable fit to accommodate changing breast size
- Cups are full coverage to ensure the wires do not sit on tender breast tissue and the wires are multi-cushioned for comfort
- 4-across back hooks and eyes accommodate changing postnatal figures. - Non-stretch comfort straps and three rows of back hook and eyes offer additional support
Melinda G Cami Sutra Nursing Cami
A long camisole, perfect for layering, perfect for wearing with jeans or skirts, for work or play, all day, all night, every day, from pregnancy through weaning.- Has the popular under-the-breast channeling for the support of a wire without a wire
- Convenient one-handed clips on the drop cups
- 4-across back hooks and eyes accommodate changing postnatal figures
- Three rows of back hook and eyes offer additional support
Melinda G Nursing Medium Impact Sports Bra
This is a very supportive full coverage nursing sports bra. The double-ply cups provide great support without compressing the breasts against the rib-cage, which would interfere with milk production.- Nursing clips are a three-position hook and eye which offers a customizable fit to accommodate changing breast size
- 4-across back hooks and eyes accommodate changing postnatal figures
- Non-stretch comfort straps and three rows of back hook and eyes offer additional support
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