Is there a way to go without nursing bras? - Page 2

[Mommy2Austin]

Make your own from your favorite bra! Thats my plan this time around because I'm already a 40 DDD and I'm not nursing or producing milk yet :P (I'm scared to see where they go!)


Make your own!

[jrabbit]

my new favorite is Blue Canoe "Jane"! but make sure you buy the "plus" - I bought the regular, and I can't even WEAR it, it's too tight. (yes, I'm dumb - but the site I bought it off of didn't make it clear that the "plus" is for nursing)

I loved my Bravado's for DD1 & DD2, but this time around, they bug me. But I do love my Bravado nursing tank still. I also have a Larrivo nursing tank, which I love more, though - but I got it secondhand, no clue where to buy one.

I am about a D cup, so braless isn't an option, and tanks just don't feel right, unless they have a shelf. Before I got pregnant this time (at 42 y.o.), I swore by underwires. Now, I'm a Blue Canoe gal!

--janis

[bcblondie]

I just wear my regular underwire bra. I hike it up to nurse. Might not want to do that in your first couple weeks postpartum, though. Wait til your supply regulates.

[KangaTwo]

Originally Posted by jrabbit

my new favorite is Blue Canoe "Jane"! but make sure you buy the "plus" - I bought the regular, and I can't even WEAR it, it's too tight. (yes, I'm dumb - but the site I bought it off of didn't make it clear that the "plus" is for nursing)

I loved my Bravado's for DD1 & DD2, but this time around, they bug me. But I do love my Bravado nursing tank still. I also have a Larrivo nursing tank, which I love more, though - but I got it secondhand, no clue where to buy one.

I am about a D cup, so braless isn't an option, and tanks just don't feel right, unless they have a shelf. Before I got pregnant this time (at 42 y.o.), I swore by underwires. Now, I'm a Blue Canoe gal!

--janis

Love blue Canoe. The first nursing bra (really a basic sleep bra) I had was by them. Back to back babies stretched that thing out though

[katmann]

Wow. I guess I'm less modest than I thought. I just wear two layers - usually a tank under a tee, and lift up. If someone sees my belly, I don't care. You definitely can't see any boob that way. Plus you're not struggling to reach for any clasps or hooks.

ETA - I have pretty large breasts too, especially while lactating, so it's not like this only works for small-breasted women.

I had bought a nursing tank from target and the plastic strap adjustment thingy broke in like two weeks. Beware of cheap.

[TXmom2]

another vote for tanks

I my nursing tanks. I have 2 black & 2 white, 3 from Target, 1 from Wal-mart. Like the Target ones best. I can wear a regular tank if it has a shelf bra in it. I'm a DD and don't like having no support. Tanks are great for lifting top shirt to nurse and keeping the rest covered up or for wearing by themselves when wearing baby.
I bought 3 cheap nursing bras from Target & wally world and I don't really like those. I will wear them to bed sometimes though. (warning-the ones with mesh in them itch! )
One thing, if you sweat alot between your boobs, you may prefer a bra to keep 'em seperated. I liked the bra a little better in July & August when it was really hot.
I'd say try the cheaper alternatives first before spending alot on an expensive nursing bra
HTH.....

[EMS]

I just use regular stretchy non-underwire bras. (Some sports bras are actually good for this too, if they're not too tight.)
Or else I just wear a camisole/tank under my shirt, a regular one, I didn't feel any need to purchase ones specially for nursing.