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nursing plunge bra????

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chumbler · 17/08/2015 04:13

does this exist?? I really want to make the most of my bigger boobs!! I have a plunge neck wrap dress which would show off my clevage but so far I can't find a nursing bra to go with it. all the nursing bras seem to have full cups and hold your boobs in, but I want to make some mega clevage! Grin anyone know if what i want exists?!

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BeautifulBatman · 17/08/2015 05:28

Try HotMilk. But bear in mind if breast pads are required because of leakage you might need a fuller cup....

CloserToFiftyThanTwenty · 17/08/2015 05:32

You prob won't get the support you need with a plunge bra, unfortunately

Turquoiseblue · 17/08/2015 06:00

Don't you find your boobs are extra veiny when feeding ? This always put me off putting them on display. Plus they inflate/ deflate a bit around feeds . Dunno.
Anyways- try hot milk for bras or figleaves

TrobadoraBeatrice · 17/08/2015 12:31

Ewa Michalak is your friend! plunge-style nursing bras in the nude / black models they do, with fabulous uplift. I wear mine constantly, love them. Plus they are slightly padded (for shaping as much as size enhancement) so absorb the odd leakage very well Wink

bluebiro · 17/08/2015 12:42

You can get kits to convert an ordinary bra into a nursing bra eg this

StatisticallyChallenged · 17/08/2015 13:42

Agree with either convert or look at ewa michalak. Wires are fine so long as they fit well!

No reason why you wouldn't get enough support in a plunge, again as long as it fits well

chumbler · 17/08/2015 17:11

hmmm thanks everyone, maybe im just really fussy Confused

wondering can I wear a too small nursing bra to push them up?! in that case what kind of size do I try? I'm 36D. it's only as a one off, just want to make the most of them!

haha and yes very veiny and some scratch marks! thinking fake tan???

this is completely different for me btw! normally flat chested and never touched fake tan in my life! but might as well try!

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BeautifulBatman · 17/08/2015 17:20

I couldn't think of anything more painful than a boob full of milk in a too small bra..... Hmm

StatisticallyChallenged · 17/08/2015 18:52

Too small is a bad idea. And. ..who told you you're a 36d as o suspect wrong size

TheEagle · 17/08/2015 18:59

Please don't wear a too small nursing bra - that way blocked ducts lie!

MissesandMuddles · 17/08/2015 19:03

I've just bought this one from H&M and it gives me fab cleavage and feels far more supportive than your standard nursing bra:

m.hm.com/gb/product/31474?article=31474-A

chumbler · 17/08/2015 19:28

ah thank you never thought of blocked ducts!

I'll check out that hm bra thank you! looks like what I'm looking for Grin

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Turquoiseblue · 18/08/2015 00:05

Anther one here saying don't wear a too small bra - the pain of mastitis is unbelievable, I had a couple of bouts (as a result of blocked ducts plus being run down , i m not saying you ll get mastitis from a one off wear but why take the chance)
Also not sure tan will disguise the veins, but maybe a bit of cover up make up or concealer and bronzer might help?

IJustLostTheGame · 18/08/2015 09:13

My norks are on fire just thinking about a too small bra when feeding.
Once your size has settled a bit (I went up four cup sizes but in the beginning was SIX Shock) get a converter kit.
But have some nasty feeding bras as backups for slobby days.

Don't risk mastitis. It's the nastiest flu with agony attached. And unlike pre baby days you can't just slob in bed dozing, it's business as usual.

HazleNutt · 18/08/2015 09:17

Convert. Or jus wear a normal bra, plunges are cut low enough so you can simply slide strap off the shoulder and pull boob out for feeding.

also, sure you're a 36D?

chumbler · 19/08/2015 13:04

hmm yeah that was my other thought but so far all the plunges I've seen are quite rigid and have very rigid cups so couldn't pull to the side, anyone have a recommendation?

yup been measured as 38c but found 36d fits much better. also been feeding for 5 months now so think my size is pretty settled. why'd you ask?

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Daffodil1210 · 19/08/2015 13:16

I've got a Cake Lingerie "Mousse" Nursing Bra which may work. Got mine off Amazon but think you can also buy from Figleaves. The sizing is on the small size so I had to go up a back size from what I normally wear. It comes in Navy or Light Pink, and I'd say mine looks more "plunging" than in the pics

StatisticallyChallenged · 19/08/2015 16:03

Who measured you at a 38c? Was it m and s?if so chances are it was wrong and so is a 36d

chumbler · 19/08/2015 23:37

it was mothercare. I try to try on bras each time to make sure they fit.

still not sure why the question?

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chumbler · 19/08/2015 23:39

bird - that looks great! didn't realise asos sell hot milk, thanks

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StatisticallyChallenged · 20/08/2015 09:02

Mothercare are horrific at fitting as they use an outdated method where they add 4-5" to the underbust. The reason for the question is that if you are considering wearing a normal plunge bra when feeding (i.e. underwires) then it is important that it fits correctly as wires which don't can cause problems. And few places fit properly. Very few.

Also, you absolutely shouldn't be considering wearing a too small bra, and that suggests that you've not found a plunge before which really works. which in itself is indicative that your bras might not fit right, because in the right size you would get more lift and support.

If you follow the guidance here you'll get a better idea of your true size. knowing mothercare's usual (useless) approach, someone who they claim is a 38C is more likely to be in the range of 32FF/G or 34F/FF when fitted correctly. They're that far out.

BirdInTheRoom · 20/08/2015 10:42

No probs chumbler - I'm on baby no. 3 and have a huge array of nursing bras - the vast majority of which are horribly unflattering!

The hotmilk ones are good because they have a lot more back hooks than normal bras, so they allow for the fact your rib cage may be larger than normal for a while. Smile

chumbler · 20/08/2015 21:27

goodness thanks statistically challenged, I'll measure myself! my 38c gapes at the front and I find my boobs droop a bit in the bra (tmi?!) so you're probably right about them being wrong! sounds like I need to go bigger?

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StatisticallyChallenged · 20/08/2015 21:57

You almost certainly need a smaller back combined with a bigger cup. The gaping often happens because the band is too loose so the cups aren't held up properly - and the band being too big often leads to drooping too.

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