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What size nursing bra do I get?
Yes, second kid and first nursing bra. I got away with comfy sports bra tank things last time, but I'd like to be a bit more put together this time.
Anyway, did you buy your current size, cup size up, etc? Thanks!
Re: What size nursing bra do I get?
I went to Milkworks and got measured. I am typically a DDD and have an H nursing bra--it's the perfect size. Don't they say go up a cup size from where you are in the 3rd tri or something?
I lllooooove nursing bras...and I have been wearing them the entire third tri
And, nursing tanks: Are these designed so no bra is to be worn with them? Or does one wear a nursing bra with them?
Holy buckets, so much to learn!
I have a couple nursing bras (2 underwire ones and a soft material one) and two tanks from Target because I am cheap. I went up at least a cup size.
With the nursing tanks I've worn a bra underneath and without a bra, it depends upon where I am going or what I will be doing and if I need that extra support.
Could you or someone make Nancy's tanks that she posted the tutorial on?
Sroby, I am the epitome of cheap, so I hear ya!
I just found N's tutorial, but it appears it hooks onto the nursing bra (and I do not sew)? Also, I just found some tanks online at Target for $10.99; not bad.
I was a 36B before pregnancy. While nursing, I was a 38DD. I would suggest buying just one bra before baby arrives, b/c you just don't know what size you will be.
I bought an expensive nursing bra that I wore during third tri. It had an underwire. I did not use it while nursing, b/c I was afraid of the underwire causing mastitis. I wore it once and I got a clogged duct, which turned into mastitis, which resulted in b00b surgery. So my fear was confirmed, and it was awful. So no underwires for me ever again (while nursing).
I bought a few different types of nursing bras...medela (ok), target (not great), destination maternity from Gordmans (ok), bravada (thru babysteals) (ok). I never found the perfect one.
As for nursing tanks, I couldn't wear them without a bra. I was a milk machine, so that meant I was either leaking and needed a bra for nursing pads, and/or I was heavy and needed the extra support.
Ah, the joys of nursing. Nobody *really* warned me.
I agree with this though I would even consider just waiting until after the babe is here. My bra size never changed during pregnancy or nursing, it's always been the same.
I also never bought nursing bras or clothing, though, I just slid my bra down & that was that. Worked fine. I'm sure it's not the best for the fabric but I'm still wearing them with no obvious problems.