Maternity bras...?

[Cassius2]

I used triumph, elle mac and berlei in the early days of busting bosoms. but as soon as i found the bonds bumps singlets i havent looked back. they are really comfy once the milk flow settles into a pattern and the need for breast pads is not so high IMO. before that i liked the security of the maternity bras...HTH.

the worst bra i bought was the bonds maternity. in my case it fell apart and didn't hold me in place.

i found hestia to be really good too.

[belfie]

Oooh thank you for all the wise tips! Much appreciated... and yes wasn't too sure where to put this thread... but figured it was re "baby equipment"

I forgot to mention that I'm a D cup (so whatever fits bigger BB's - my bras are normally nicknamed "battlestar galactibra!") and i HATE lace with a passion - just can't wear it. Good to know that whatever I buy now might be too small once the milk comes in. What a thought... bigger BB's...

[satya]

Belfie - head to Big W and pick up a Hestia Maternity Sportstar bra for a try. They are the only maternity bras I could find that would fit me properly and that were comfy as well. They have absolutely no lace (yay) and go up to at least an 18DD (that's what mine are). They are around $20. If you like them watch out for them to go on special as they regularly reduce them to $15 and then you can stock up on them. They are nice and stretchy too - I got mine early in the second tri as I'd gone up a cup size and I never had to buy anything bigger even when my milk came in.

[Olive]

i too love loveable and was fitted at myer, im already in a D cup!! up from a B, they are comfy and its great to have someone explain the correct fit you and why! i have some cheap kmart ones and they were crap, spend the money and get fitted!! you have your girls for life, look after them!!

[{sarah}]

Can I just say I loooove Hot Milk, I ordered them last night & they arrived today, so that was awesome. Then I tried them on.... They make "OMG, you could poke an eye out with those" cleavage They are awesome & totally worth the extra money IMO.

[SunnyRain]

Does anyone know where you can buy size 8 maternity bras, where you can try them on and easily exchange them? My boobs refuse to conform to any normal sizes. I'd be an 8F or something, but that's just a guess since I can't find any bras to test this theory on.

I bought 2 expensive bras, Elle McPherson and Hot Milk and I'm frustrated because the smallest they have are size 10 and the waist band rides up constantly. What a waste of money, but do you think I can find size 8 anywhere????? NO! The Elle is better than the Hot Milk, the Hot Milk just drives me insane.

Now I wasted all this money I can't even afford new bras. Argh I'm so mad about this issue!

[Beach Mama]

OMG, you could poke an eye out with those

but TOTALLY agree hun! I got mine the other day and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I thought oh that's right, that's what it is like to feel sexy in a bra! Even DH said, wow that's different to your other ones!
My only teeny weeny complaint about the Hot Milk one I got is the strap is a bit thin for my DD's so definately a special occasion/want to feel hot bra as opposed to wanting to wear it every day! Boo hoo!

Kuraiza - Im not sure but I do know that even the large department stores in huge shopping centres like Chadstone don't have a great range for us in bigger sizes and the styles are prety average. I ordered through Zodee - they have a great returns policy - I know you wouldn't be able to try before you buy, but they do have a sizing chart and excellent exchange policy so you get what you are pretty sure you are (buy with a bit of space to allow for growth/milk coming in and pads) and go from there. Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

I was fitted at myer and was an 18H (now a size 16F/G), so the only ones I could find my size were the huge nana-looking boulder holders. But now that I'm a bit smaller, i'm totally going to get some hotmilk!

[Salsa]

so...whats the opinion on the Triumph bras? Kmart are selling them (and all maternity bras) in their upcoming sale, with 50% off 2nd item.
The mailer shows an "active' triumph bra which looks good to me as a basic.

[KimB]

If you try the Bella Forma website Bella Forma Pretty Big Bras & Swimwear in Large Bra Cup Sizes D to JJ they have maternity bras that start at a size 8 and have huge cup sizes. They may be a bit more expensive but if you get a couple they may last you the whole distance. By the way their cup sizes go up to a JJ