Since I am already a size larger at 27 weeks than I was at full term with Truett, I am looking for help finding a good, comfortable nursing bra. I have bought the largest size that is available in the brand I like. I am needing a bra extender on the 38D and the cups are already at capacity. I had the hardest time finding a nursing bra that didn’t cut my circulation off and hurt my boobies while I was in those first few months of engorgement after having Tru. I ended up going without a bra at home which was actually not comfortable at all but the bras I tried all smashed my boobs and left me in dire pain, in danger of blocked ducts and with extremely sweaty boobies from being way to confined. (EWWW!) There was no winning. I just had to wait till my boobs shrank back down and suffer every time I was in public. I am not ashamed to admit that more than once in public I put on a sweatshirt and opened the nursing cups to let the ladies have some freedom and air.
So, after that lengthy explanation, I am simply interested to hear what worked for other mommies. I expect to get quite a bit larger if I experience engorgement again. So I am definitely looking at bigger sizes like 38-40DD and DDD. I know I was bigger than a DD after having Tru, but like I said, I never found a bra that fit. I am not a fan of sports bra styles but I would be open to trying them out. I would also give non-nursing bras a shot in a pinch if they are really comfortable.
Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions!! ๐
I hate bras. LOL. Not such a good way to start is it? For home, I have some of those “as seen on tv” seamless stretchy bras. OMG! I love them and would live in them if I didn’t look saggy. For out of the home, I believe I had a no-underwire Triumph brand nursing bra. In any case, I love Triumph brand. ๐ I’ve just ordered from them online and waiting for my new bra to show up.
Good luck, I’ll be looking back at this for hints, although, it might be more difficult to find the same for me in Finland.
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Thank you for the suggestions. I am planning to do a follow up post after I get a chance to try the bras out and let everyone know my favorite. ๐ I usually hate bras too and go bra less at home most of the time but right now my boobs are laying on my belly and it gets uncomfortable without some support. ๐
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I almost never go bra-less for that very reason, which is why I love these soft bras.
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I lived in a soft nursing sleep bra from Target. Not sure if that would work for you… But they are really comfy! Here’s a link: http://m.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-comfort-sleep-bra-gilligan-o-malley/-/A-13643224
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Thanks for this link. I have been looking primarily at sleep bras because they look more comfortable. Glad to know it worked well for you. ๐
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Try H&M. You can buy online. They are affordable and they have size 38d and 38e and they do look nice I think. Sometimes they have a 2 pack of Bra’s to a nice price
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Thank you. I will check it out. ๐ Definitely like the idea of a 2 pack!
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I went with Bravado bras. Super comfy ๐
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Thanks for the tip. I will check them out! ๐
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