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Best maternity bras for minimising bust?

5 replies

sophynm · 15/01/2025 08:37

I'm 27 weeks pregnant and while I can deal with the growing belly and widening hips, it's my breasts resembling giant udders that I have an issue with. I struggled with my weight as a teenager/in my early 20s, and have spent the past ten years fairly happy with my body. My boobs have never been small but I was a consistent 34C. I feel closer to a 36DD right now and all my clothes look horrendous. I was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for good maternity/nursing bra that will give me some good support and a nicer shape? All the ones I've tried so far make me look like one of those ancient fertility goddess statues with the gigantic saggy knockers.

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sophynm · 15/01/2025 08:38

Should mention that I'm British but I don't live in the UK, so ideally would be from somewhere that also sells online and ships internationally (within the EU).

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HopefulllHolly · 15/01/2025 14:16

You shouldn’t try and minimise them, it can effect milk production - same as wearing underwire bras.

sophynm · 15/01/2025 17:26

HopefulllHolly · 15/01/2025 14:16

You shouldn’t try and minimise them, it can effect milk production - same as wearing underwire bras.

In that case I’d settle for one that just gives me a nicer shape 🙃

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HopefulllHolly · 15/01/2025 17:45

@sophynm Oh bless you. I can’t help really! Mine are about a 34C now so I’ve just been using marks and spencer crop tops and some off Amazon which have actually been really good and very comfy - but I’m not sure how good they’d be with your bigger boobs to be honest. Sorry I can’t help! Maybe try a couple that double as nursing bras so it’s not wasted money? I’m sure there will be a similar thread somewhere online too!

Tiegs · 15/01/2025 17:51

Ms bras are good

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