When you’re half asleep, the last thing you want is to fiddle with pumping accessories in the middle of the night. The simpler, the better. And the simplest thing you can do is to wear your pumping bra to sleep. Just make sure it is comfy and doesn’t clog your milk ducts, like these sleep …
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 …
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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, …
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 …
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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, your boobs end up having extra milk that leaks out onto …
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What you wear (or don’t wear) to bed is entirely up to you. Whether or not you wear a nursing bra to bed does not make any difference to your milk supply. But it helps support your breasts and keeps you comfy while you sleep, especially if you have engorged breasts or large breasts. Let’s …
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The short answer: Start wearing nursing bras when you feel more comfortable in them than your regular bras. The longer answer: When do I start wearing nursing bras? Your breasts start changing from early pregnancy, sometimes even before you realize you’re pregnant. These changes can be anything from growing in size, becoming fuller, feeling bruised …
Most ‘experts’ say you need 3 nursing bras – one to wear, one to wash and one just in case. But in the real world, you and I know 3 is often not the answer. The number of nursing bras you need really depend on your situation (duh) and it’s a balance between comfort, convenience …
I was a 40D pre-pregnancy and ballooned to 44DDD when I started breastfeeding my daughter. While I love breastfeeding, my boobs are so heavy that my back hurts. I also dread 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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Going back to work when my daughter was 4 months old was a bitter sweet experience for me. I was determined to continue breastfeeding but knew the odds were against me with my busy job. I knew the only way to make it work was to make pumping sessions as quick and convenient as possible. …
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Making a decision on the right nursing bra for you can be overwhelming with all the choices out there. But a functional and comfortable nursing bra is an essential in any nursing mom’s wardrobe. This guide runs you through everything you need to know when navigating the confusing world of nursing bras. Let’s dive right …
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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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As a petite pregnant mom with small breasts (stretching to 12C) I got away with wearing my regular bras throughout pregnancy but when it came to breastfeeding, I desperately needed nursing bras for the comfort and convenience they provided. That was when my troubles set in. There were a multitude of nursing bras out there …
Plus sized moms know how hard it is to find bras that fit. But when you’re breastfeeding, it’s even more important to find nursing bras that not only fit well but are comfortable and supportive. If they look good as well, that’s a bonus. If you think restrictive underwired nursing bras are the only bras …
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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This post was first published on the 23rd of July 2020 and updated on the 10th of November 2020. Women with large breasts find it hard to buy bras at the best of times. But when you’re breastfeeding and your breasts have not only increased by 3-5 cup sizes but also fluctuate in size multiple …
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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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I breastfed 2 babies over 3 years. While this doesn’t seem like much, I spent my initial breastfeeding days having issues with poor milk flow and cracked nipples followed by engorged breasts, mastitis and leaky breasts before settling into a routine with my babies. Being the research freak that I am, this led to countless …
We all know the usual arguments for wearing a good nursing bra. But what if you can’t find a nursing bra that you like? Or you just don’t want to wear one? I’m breastfeeding my second baby and have a few good nursing bras I depend on. It’s still nice to have some alternatives for …