Maternity Bras - larger sizes and comfort

[Kosi]

Hi all,

I have 2 maternity bras but I find that they pull down on my shoulders a lot and cause headaches/tension. Also the brand I do have tends to fall off my shoulders and I'm constantly pulling them up again and again....

I really need to know from you, what sort of ones you find comfortable. I'm not a small person... I'm around the 18 E-G range depending on what brand. I'm still in some of my old underwire bra's but I have gotten to the point where they are making red marks under my boobs where they are rubbing....

Its driving me mad, as I don't have too much longer to go and want to be comfortable and happy with the bra I'm wearing, not saying I would rather go bra-less than wear that one again. As much as I like the look of the bras I have (they are oh so pretty) I need support!!

Help me!!!

[satya]

You will probably have to look online as it's almost impossible to find mat bras in the shops at that size. Target do have some non wired normal (not maternity) bras that are size 18E which are very supportive. They are their own brand and are full lace so quite nice really & they have 4 clips at the back so are a bit more supportive than most.

[ezymay]

Triumph have a really good bra that comes in large sizes ( I had it in 16H) I got it from Debras here in sydney but they have a webiste.

[alipetrina]

I bought two maternity/feeding bras from Zodee online. There are two styles: The Body Silk Seamless Nursing bra and The Original Nursing Bra by Bravado. They are more of a crop top style (you don't have to do them up at the back) and are supportive and very comfortable (enough to sleep in). A bit expensive, but good quality and after wasting money on cheaper less comfortable ones, these are much better value.

[KatieRabbit]

I have the same issues and I have found the Triumph ones to be the best in terms of comfort, price and availability. They have a few maternity ones and I just buy them in a couple of colours- they usually have peach, white and black. They are really practical but not the prettiest in the shop. I really don't like Hot Milk at all and many others ie Elle McPherson etc don't fit. The other thing I have done is gone to a specialist lingerie shop where they altered some for me ie I got some Lovable in my cup size but too big in the back which they took a few days to shorten the back. I don't like buying bras online as I have such issues getting them right in real life that I know I can't just buy from measurements online!

[AnyDream]

I had some good Triumph bras - bought them through the ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association) shop (phoned my order through) or you can buy online.

[angelaartsstudent]

I buy through a place called Blest...the comfiest I found was a crop top type thing called a Bravado. I got an XL and it still fits like a dream even now I am not pregnant. I an 18 F-G. It was sssssoooo comfy when I was pregnant!

I agree with the Triumph ones but once I found the Bravado they were out the door and I wore this all the time!

[GoingtobebiginAsia]

Oh wow! The Bravado looks like it could help me. I need to order something online to get me through the next two months and I've got no idea what's going to happen. I like the idea of the bra being able to meet any expansion.
Just a quick question -- does the crop top give you a mono-boob? Even though my belly is getting bigger I hate looking like I'm all boobs, with a tiny head poking over the top and little stick legs underneath. (Slight exaggeration but you know what I mean.)

[angelaartsstudent]

I didn't get a mono boob with it, so I assume you won't either! :-)

[alipetrina]

No mono boob from the Bravado either!!!

[Nettie]

I second (third?) the Bravado bra. It's the best $$ I spent on maternity/birth stuff.. soooo comfortable and no mono-boob here either!

[Bloom]

Quick suggestion: I find that Bodywise ones are really comfy. I have their normal bras that have lasted for years with machine washing (life's too short to handwash!) and now have their maternity/feeding bras. I'm not sure what size they go up to, but may be worth having a google.

PS. I think the company is called bodywise - but not 100% (I'm at work and can't google underwear to check otherwise the net police will get me!).

[Taurean]

Kosi, I've just seen some bigger mat bras at Kmart which were actually really nice too! They had a few different brands and I'm sure Triumph was one of them

HTHs!

[star child]

I bought two maternity/feeding bras from Zodee online. There are two styles: The Body Silk Seamless Nursing bra and The Original Nursing Bra by Bravado. They are more of a crop top style (you don't have to do them up at the back) and are supportive and very comfortable (enough to sleep in). A bit expensive, but good quality and after wasting money on cheaper less comfortable ones, these are much better value.

that is where i bought mine from Zodee.