Comments on: Help! How Do I Get A Nursing Bra That Fits??

By: Sarah Schulz

Sarah Schulz — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:49:25 +0000

I love the question at the end of this…”Have you ever ordered three bras and wore a different size in each one? Please share your stories on how you got a great fitting nursing bra!!”. The answer is yes! I have one in a 38DD and the band runs small, but the cups fit more or less. But you may find this amusing: since I’m frugal (read: cheap) and didn’t want to spend $60+ on a good bra, I found a bra I love and ordered one in 3 different sizes, all adjusting for the band/cup size change. Then I converted them myself into nursing bras. One is a 36 F, one is 34FF, and one is 32G. I use an extender with the 32G to get the proper fit, though the straps slip. However, the cups and band all fit as they should!
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By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:32:17 +0000

I have found that when I have been professionally measured, they come up with something totally different than the bra size that fits me!!!! The fitters bring back the size it tells them to, and it is far too small a cup for me. It mystifies them!

I have stuck to one or two brands, and tend to order them off the internet. I would buy the Goddess bras locally but have not found a local shop that has them. I buy 2 of each in two different sizes, and return the ones that don’t work. For instance, I wear a 36G in the Goddess brand, but a 38H in the Leading Lady brand.
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By: Crystal Gold

Crystal Gold — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:32:59 +0000

One thing that was hard for me was that my size changed a full cup at least through the day while nursing. I think this is because I was a working/pumping mom part-time so I ended up with an abundance. Also, I had to account for room for nursing pads because I leaked for EVER (again I think from pumping). So, be sure to think about these things. I found that no underwire was all I could handle while nursing (even though when not nursing I could NEVER where one without it). And I found one that was stretchy (cotton with little form to it) gave me the most flexibility regardless of my size at any moment. Hope this is helpful!
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By: Mommy News

Mommy News — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:48:44 +0000

Hi Slee, Thanks for your comment! You scared me – I had to go back and recheck the post to be sure I didn’t make a mistake. The article is worded correctly, but I can see how it might have been confusing. It says “With bra sizing, every time you go up a band-size, your cup size also increases by one cup size” followed by “So a 36C is actually one cup size larger than a 34C.” So the article is correct – when you up a band, your cup size also goes up accordingly. You are also correct, when you order a larger band size, you should order a smaller cup size to get the same size cup. I hope that isn’t too confusing! — Judy

By: Slee

Slee — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:40:59 +0000

sweetie, shouldn’t that read “every time you go up a band-size, your cup size also goes DOWN one size” instead?
Just sayin’…
But again, thank you for this info. It is always hard for me to remember that I do need to mathematically compensate on both ends for any changes.
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