Buying a nursing bra is easy but finding the right one can be quite the challenge. There are so many nursing bras on the market that it’s difficult to know which one to choose. Even so, nursing bras are one of the most important items in your breastfeeding wardrobe. Luckily, Amazon offers a wide selection …
What’s the most important thing to a new mom? Or any mom for that matter? SLEEP. But if you have leaky boobs or achy breasts, whatever little sleep you manage to steal would be uncomfortable. Sure, you can wear any nursing bra to bed. But if you want to sleep like a baby, nursing sleep …
Regardless of whether you usually like to sleep in the nude or if you wear a sports bra to bed, you need extra protection when you are breastfeeding. Why? Because every time your baby’s night feeding routine pulls out even just a little bit, you end up having extra breast milk that leaks out onto …
I remember the days I spent in hospital after my first Caesarean. All of a sudden I’m a mom! Looking back, it felt like a dream. But at the time, I was so focused on trying to feed my baby that nothing else mattered. My milk supply took a long time to come in and …
Wearing a sexy nursing bra gives you a boost of confidence which makes you feel desirable. It’s amazing how something as hidden as a nursing bra can make such a difference in our self-esteem. Sexy nursing bras are not just for moms who want to look good for their partners. Moms who wear sexy lingerie …
It’s hard finding bras that fit at the best of times. But when my breasts grew 3 cup sizes and fluctuated in size (and shape) multiple times in the day, finding a comfy nursing bra that suited my needs became a nightmare. After lots of tears and frustration, I can’t say I’ve found the perfect …
When Freemie cups first came on the market, everyone went ga-ga about them. They allowed moms to pump-on-the-go and even in public. The best thing about the collection cups was that you didn’t have to buy a Freemie pump but could use them with many other popular pumps – Evenflo, Ameda, Spectra, Philips Avent and …
When I look back on those hours in the birthing suite, I can’t remember much of what happened. It must be nature’s way of ensuring survival of the species. If moms can remember how painful and torturous labor and delivery was, no one would ever get pregnant again. What I do remember were the emotions. There …
My mom never got to choose if she wanted to pump. Manual pumps existed then but took too long for it to be practical. Then came automatic breast pumps. They were revolutionary. I loved my Spectra. Still do. Having a Spectra meant I didn’t have to choose between going back to work and continuing breastfeeding. …
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You may not know what to expect during labor and delivery but you can be assured that you will feel more at ease on your special day if you are wearing comfy clothes. Any woman who has undergone labor can tell you that it was the hardest thing she has ever done. Labor comes with …
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Uni-boob isn’t so much of an issue when you have small breasts. But when you have a generous bust and they get squished together by all these nursing bras that have no proper shape or form, it is disheartening to say the least. Fortunately, if you know which ones to get, there are many nursing …
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This article was updated on the 27th of June 2021. Finding the right nursing bra can be a challenge for moms with small chests. If you are a mom with B cup or smaller boobs, it can be especially difficult to find a nursing bra that supports you without leaving gaps where there should be …
Nursing bras with A-frames are awesome when it comes to extra support during breastfeeding. Especially if you have large breasts, they help hold your boobs in place and prevent drooping when your cups are down. A-frame nursing bras also give you that little bit of extra boob coverage when you are breastfeeding in public. These …
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Strapless bras are awesome. They are the most versatile piece of lingerie I own. From strapless summer dresses to spaghetti camis – I can wear them with anything. But ever since I started breastfeeding, I began wearing wireless nursing bras (with straps) because my breasts got heavier and larger. Bandeaus were no longer supportive enough. …
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There is a wide range of nursing bras to suit any budget. While I don’t think going cheap will get you the best quality nursing bras, affordable does not equate lousy either. The trick is to know which budget brands to buy and to make sure you can return them if they don’t suit. These …
Your breasts are constantly engorged and leaking. You’ve bought and returned more nursing bras than you want to remember. You already feel like you’re drowning in the sea of overwhelm. The last thing you need is an uncomfortable nursing bra. Breastfeeding is hard enough. Why make it harder on yourself by trying to randomly buy …
Most nursing bras are made of synthetic material that can be very good quality and feel great on the skin. But let’s not forget good old cotton. Environmental benefits aside, cotton nursing bras feel baby-soft on sore nipples and tender breasts. They are also absorbent and breathable, reducing your risk of irritation and rash. Plus, …
Investing in locally-made nursing bras not only supports US-based businesses but is also good for the environment (lower carbon footprint). You also know that your nursing bra was made in safe and fair working conditions. These brands proudly make their nursing bras in America while keeping their prices just as affordable as nursing bras made …
Large-breasted mamas need ‘busty range’ nursing bras because we have distinct needs that ‘normal’ nursing bras don’t provide for. Among other things, we think about back pain, under-boob rash and breast-spillage. We also dream of having a good night’s sleep. Our babies might be a deterrent at the moment but let not sleep bras be …
Organic nursing bras don’t just feel better, they are better for the planet and for our health too. With your newborn nuzzling at your breasts throughout the day and night, it makes sense to wear organic nursing bras that are toxin-free and safer for both baby and you. Knowing all the benefits of organic bras, …
I was a 40D pre-pregnancy and ballooned to 44DDD when I started breastfeeding my daughter. While I love breastfeeding, my breasts were so heavy that my back hurt. I also dreaded ending up with saggy boobs later. I needed a nursing bra that would be strong enough to support my girls and yet be comfortable …
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The Charley M Buddy Nursing Bra is a light-weight t-shirt nursing bra at an affordable price point. I checked it out and this was what I found. In a nutshell Check it out on Amazon The Cake Maternity Charley M range was specifically made to be affordable. The focus of this whole range is lower …
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The nursing bra woes of breastfeeding moms with large breasts are legendary. You want something that is comfortable, supportive and ideally cute. But finding the right bra can be like looking for a knit on your child’s scalp. Painful for all. If you think restrictive underwired nursing bras are the only bras supportive enough …
The Motherhood Maternity Plus Size Seamless Nursing Bra is Motherhood Maternity’s top-rated and best-selling bra. I checked it out to see what all the fuss was about. This was what I found: In a nutshell The Motherhood Maternity Plus Size Seamless Nursing Bra was ‘sweat pants and baggy t-shirt’ comfy, which is hard to come …
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The Bonds Maternity Wirefree Contour Nursing Bra was my everyday bra when I was breastfeeding my daughter. I alternated between 2 bras almost every day for 1 year and therefore felt like a bit of an expert on the Bonds Contour Nursing Bra. Here’s my review: In a nutshell The Bonds Maternity Wirefree Contour Nursing …
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The Cake Maternity Cotton Candy Nursing Bra has repeatedly been lauded as one of the best nursing bras to wear. It has won multiple awards, including the UK Mother & Baby awards in 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018. With all these amazing accolades, of course I had to try it! This is what I found: In …
The Bravado! Designs Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra is one of the top selling nursing bras on Amazon but does it live up to the hype? My trustee sidekick (sister-in-law) and I tested this bra out and this is what we found: In a nutshell The Bravado! Designs Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra sells so …
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