thread: When can I go back to real bras?!

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Feb 2004
    Melbourne
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    When can I go back to real bras?!

    We've been weaned for a week (yay!) and I was wondering when I can go back to real bras? I don't seem to have much milk left, I feel kind of full but can't express anything.

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Feb 2007
    3,734

    i think i left it about a month or 6 wks and then went for a fitting... i think i was just hoping my bbs would soon go back to their old perky selves and not be so saggy... alas it never happened!!!
    enjoy your new bras - get yourself something that makes you feel really special.
    xxx

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Feb 2004
    Melbourne
    11,171

    I'm planning on it

  4. #4
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    Jan 2009
    Diggers Rest VIC
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    i still cant wear normal bras they just dont fit good i stopped BF 12 weeks ago im still wearing a mat bra that i got when preg coz it didnt fit then but does now

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2005
    Blue Mountains
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    I've been in normal bras for a long time now, and I'm still breastfeeding LOL. Went shopping one day coz I was sick of the unflattering maternity bras.

    I say just give it a go. If you're worried about mastitis (I'm assuming this is why?) I can usually tell little niggles before anything happens so then swap back to a softer bra for a few days. I guess if you're prone to mastitis then stay away until you feel like the lactation has stopped.

  6. #6
    Life Subscriber

    Jul 2006
    Brisbane
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    Sarah, I couldn't wait to get back to "real" bras, so I waited about 8 weeks. The bras fitted really well for ages, but recently I have noticed they are too tight. For some really odd reason my boobs seem to grow about a year after weaning I think this might be hormonal, maybe related to contraception so that might be something else to consider. Generally though, you should be right after about 2 -3 months.