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Sleep bras?

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BatMobile · 01/02/2016 22:17

I'm quite new to the whole BF thing, having failed to feed DS1 but now successfully feeding 3 week old DS2 (yay!)

Started off wearing a sleep bra but last night tried sleeping in just a PJ top and found it more comfortable.

Do you wear a nursing sleep bra or go without? I'm wondering if I just haven't found the right bra or fit yet...Hmm

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KP86 · 01/02/2016 22:17

Whatever is most comfortable for you, no bra needed if you aren't leaking milk everywhere.

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GailTheFish · 01/02/2016 22:22

I do - as I need to wear pads at night. The soft Mothercare ones are pretty good - they have a crossover front so no clips to get in the way or lie on.

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BatMobile · 01/02/2016 22:31

KP No, thankfully I'm not leaking now as my supply has adjusted to DS' demand so that's not an issue.

I've heard good things about the cross over ones; I have the Mothercare crop style ones with clip fastening at the moment.

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KP86 · 02/02/2016 07:19

As far as I know there's no benefit to a sleep bra (anymore than when not breastfeeding), it's more a convenience/comfort factor for dealing with leaking or huge and uncomfortable breasts.

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mumchkin · 02/02/2016 12:38

I was wearing one but found it really hurt and was reducing my supply (I pump), so be careful.

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BatMobile · 02/02/2016 19:06

mumchkin Thanks - that's interesting. I was concerned that if it was ill-fitting it would affect my supply.

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MummySparkle · 02/02/2016 19:08

I wore those really stretchy bras to hold pads in. I had to wear pads and sleep on a towel and I still woke up soggy! I was so glad when my supply regulated and I no longer leaked at night. My DP said that if I was feeding DD and asleep in the mornings my other breast would produce a fountain of milk Shock

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MrsUnderwood · 02/02/2016 19:28

I've got the Mothercare crossover ones as I leak, I prefer them to the ones with clips and find them pretty comfy.

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pickleandflux · 03/02/2016 17:14

I'm using a really soft one from Bravado. Very comfy!

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Junosmum · 03/02/2016 20:07

I find without comfier but get covered in milk as I can't wear pads. So I use the mothercare ones - they are more like crop tops, no fastening or straps.

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