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First nursing bras (big boobs)?

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1Wanda1 · 18/01/2019 14:23

Can anyone recommend a style of nursing bra that would suit already-big boobs, for those early days before milk comes in?

I'm having a baby soon after a big gap since the last baby and am at a loss what to get. I remember from last time that you need something a bit flexible in size to begin with, before your new breastfeeding size settles.

Before pregnancy I was a 32FF. In pregnancy have been 34G. I ordered a Hotmilk flexiwire bra in 34GG but it is too big- but might fit later.

I tried the Bravado soft one, whose sizing said I should be Large, but that wasn't a good fit.

I don't know what to get for when I'm in hospital (ELCS) and the first few days after.

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 18/01/2019 16:38

try here x

Ollivander84 · 19/01/2019 11:39

Molke are fab

HettyB · 19/01/2019 11:43

The Hotmilk sleep bras are fab - not structured and stretchy so great for the days and weeks before your boobs settle down! (I lived in mine for months after each of my children were born)

TeddyIsaHe · 19/01/2019 12:19

I really like M&S nursing bras. Supportive enough you don’t knock people over with massive boobs, but soft and comfy enough to sleep in. They’re not pretty by any means, but I lived in them for the first year and they lasted well.

Paradyning · 19/01/2019 14:06

www.nursingbra.co.uk
www.nursingbra-shop.co.uk
These have sizes for those of large boobs.

explodingkitten · 19/01/2019 14:16

Thank you for this thread! I'm a 44F and it's so difficult to find a nursing bra.

Bewilderedraven · 19/01/2019 14:20

I'm currently breastfeeding and am a 34G. My favourite nursing bra is the Panache Eleanor, which has a flexi wire for good shape and support. I've also tried the Freya Pure, but only wear that under tops with a higher neck as the modesty panel flips up and shows with lower cut tops. I got fitted at Bravissimo. One you know your size, you can often get them more cheaply online.

1Wanda1 · 21/01/2019 06:20

Thanks all. Bought the M&S soft ones yesterday in a Large. They fit and are comfy (but unattractive). Hopefully once size has settled down I can get something a bit prettier.

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Marmarmarmite · 21/01/2019 10:31

Try molka. Bright fun prints, fit a range of sizes so good for when sizes are changing and really really comfy.

sammy891 · 21/01/2019 14:40

Was just going to say Molke too, amazing stuff.

KatharinaRosalie · 21/01/2019 20:23

Molke. I wear one right now, not BF. it's just so comfy and supportive. Most proper BF bras gave me a droopy sweaty monoboob.

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