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Nursing Bras
We have a variety of styles and designs of maternity/nursing bras including Medela, Bravado, Belabumbum, Eve Alexander and Melinda G. Our sizes start at 32B to 46H, and available in softcup and underwire.
Checkpoints for a perfect fit
Be certain the cup is large enough ti give you the necessary coverage. The cup should have sufficient depth to completely support the breast.
A well-fitting bra should fit snugly against the back and should be level or parallel to the floor. It should not be hiked up or riding above the shoulder blades.
The bra should fit snugly against the rib cage. If the cup is small enough that the bra doesn't fit against the rib cage, it is too small and will not provide enough support. This may also cause the bra to ride up in the back and droop uncomfortably in the front. A too small cup size may also allow breast tissue to slip or bulge out from the bra.
The bra should be snug around the band. If it is not, it can cause the back to ride up and the front to droop. If the bra seems to fit comfortably but is still riding up in the back, first try a larger cup size, then try a larger band size.
When considering an underwire bra, the fit is even more important since you don't want the underwire to place pressure on sensitive breast tissue. We recommend choosing an underwire bra only if you are already accustomed to an underwire or if that is what makes you most comfortable while nursing.
Choosing the Right Bra for You
Selecting a bra may seem like a simple process; something you’ve done many times over. But getting a comfortable fitting maternity/nursing bra is slightly different from fitting a regular bra.
During and after pregnancy, your breasts undergo numerous changes. They are enlarging and becoming heavier and more sensitive. So, for late pregnancy and after delivery, choosing a bra that provides proper support can help you feel more comfortable and less fatigued.
When shopping for a maternity/nursing bra, keep in mind these important considerations to ensure that you select the one that best meets your individual needs:
• Select a bra with convenient, easy access to the breast that allows for skin-to-skin contact when you nurse your baby.
• A bra with a one-hand cup opening can be very helpful, especially when you’re holding your baby.
• Shop for a maternity/nursing bra during the final weeks of your pregnancy, because your breasts are continually changing as you near your due date. Doing so will ensure you select one that will fit adequately after your baby is born.
• Avoid trying to find a bra that leaves too much room for future growth; it will not give you proper support now. You may have to choose a bra that fits well now, knowing that you may need to change to another size later on.
• A four-station back closure will offer optimum comfort as well as the most flexibility in fit.
•Wide, cushioned, non-stretch shoulder straps will provide support without digging into your shoulders.
• Health care professionals recommend buying two or three maternity/nursing, so you can have a fresh, clean bra every day.
How to Determine Your Bra Size
Because of widely diff ering body shapes, sizes and breast shapes, as well as styles of bras available, when shopping for a maternity/nursing bra, it is highly recommended that you are fitted by a specialist in bra fitting. This will ensure the best possible fit, comfort and support from your bra. Please remember these key points and take advantage of the expertise of the sales staff where you shop.
To determine your band size and cup size, you’ll need to take two measurements while wearing a good fitting, unpadded bra.
For the band size, measure around the body, just under the arms, with a measuring tape. Remember to stand up straight and breathe normally. If the measurement is an uneven number, round up to the next even number.
To determine your cup size, you'll need to take a bust measurement around the body at the fullest part of the busy. Make sure the measuring tape is straight or level all around your body and lies flat against your back.
Subtract the first measurement (the band measurement) from the second measurement (the busy measurement). The different will determine your cup size:
| Difference |
Standard Cup Size |
| 0" - 1/2" |
AA |
| 1/2" - 1" |
A |
| 2" |
B |
| 3" |
C |
| 4" |
D |
| 5" |
DD or E |
| 6" |
DDD or F |
| 7" |
G |
| 8" |
H |
| 9" |
I |
| 10" |
J |
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