Maternity bras...?

[belfie]

Any brands/stores you'd recommend? Is cheaper better, or do you get what you pay for?

TIA!

[~clover~]

The 3 I have were all around $20 at Big W. I only wear those 3 & so far they have lasted better than all the others. Considering they are being washed & worn 2 - 3 times a week & have been for 4 1/2 months.

[Beach Mama]

I had to have a giggle at your maternity bras thread being in the nursery planning and baby equipment thread ALthough in hindisght it does make sense!

I have a few cheapish ones from Kmart - they are fine, but I find that sizes don't fit as well as my other ones do and they aren't as comfortable. If I'm haivng a "big" day they just don't cut it. I have a few Berlei ones that are lovely - nice lace but really soft and lovable are my favs. Strongly recommend you go to DJ's or Myer and get fitted properly - I thought I was a D, (4mths pg with Izzy) and I was nearly an E and I'm still in the same size now as I was then, and am glad I went or I would have wasted money on bras I never wore. I have gone through the Blest bras site and bought a few from there when I have had a discount code from a mag.
I also have a couple of Elle McPherson ones with lace on the edge - they are great but not cheap. There is a discount/seconds place on Bridge Rd in Richmond that is worth checking out too.

I would also get a Hot Milk set if I was doing it again - in fact am planning on doing just that in a few weeks time because I want one nice sexy set- alot are pretty standard nana boring bras!

[SamiH]

I have had lots with 2 kids and one on the way - lurve Elle MacPherson but at $$$$ end, but are nice and smooth and soft - but also depends on how big your boobies are lovey. If you are bigger I would get ones with good support and someone who fits you for them properly. I like to feel feminine and pretty still even if flopping the ole boobie out all the time - so am inclined to pay a bit more for the frills

Cheap ones are really good if you find you need to wear one ovenight for a while - like me, cos I leaked everywhere all the damn time - and ended up sleeping with a flanny nappy wrapped around my boobs if sleeping without bra and nursing pads - but that is only for the first 2 months PMSL ..... such a turn on for hubby hehehehe ......

.... especially the first time you try to DTD and your body is warm and you experience a let down - changes the mood pretty quickly ... but enough of that

for no leakage this time around

[Beach Mama]

Mmmm you have got me searching now - DH can get me a set for my birthday - he has been asking what I want!!!! Zodee have some good discounts and have lots of the ones we have talked about. You could go check them out at the shops and get fitted, then go home and check them oout online. Zodee have 25% off some HOtMilk stuff.

[{sarah}]

Zodee has a good sale with hot milk atm - buy two sets & get the pjs for free Just waiting fr my tax cheque to come in to get some

[sneakysparkle]

I guess it depends on your size!
I LOVE the Triumph maternity crop bras you get from kmart (theyre only about $20 but on sale alot!) - they are great for comfort and have a heap of colours. Kmart also have a rip-off version of a berlei maternity bra, but the berlei one is actually alot better!
I think you just need to go and try some on and see what works for you

[~Aveta~]

the best ever come from bodywise i've been using their stuff for many years, never had a problem with quality. a bit pricey at $70 but they never wear out and are supremely comfortable.

[Curly]

I definitely found that you get what you pay for. I hated the cheap ones, they wore out very quickly and weren't as supportive. I got fitted at David Jones and tried Triumph and Elle Macpherson and then discovered that for me Lovable were the best by far.

Triumph were so comfy when I was pregnant but as soon as the milk came in they were too small, especially with nursing pads tucked into my bra. The straps were a bit thick for my liking. The Elle Macpherson one was so pretty but once again, when my milk came in was too small, plus the hooks and eyes at the back got bent out of shape.

The Lovable ones looked like T-shirt bras - smooth cup - quite boring I guess but at least I could wear them with anything without the lacy covering showing through my top - and the straps weren't too thick so I didn't feel like I was wearing a parachute harness LOL. I also found that with those ones it didn't matter if I was having a big or small day.

[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.