Skip to navigation | Skip to content

Share your knowledge. Make a difference.

Nursing Bras

1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic (by 1 person)   Your rating: 1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic

Ranked #2165 in Shopping, #22920 overall

Rated G. (Control what you see)

Nursing Bras

 

Nursing bras, when fitted correctly, can be your friend. But the major problem with nursing bras is that breast size can change pretty dramatically making sizing quite difficult. The largest change in size often comes immediately after birth when the milk production starts. Nursing bras are often made with flaps of fabric over the cup which can be pulled down to access the breast at feeding time. Even with the flap pulled down, the cup of the bra supports the breast. No-flap versions made of stretchable fabric which can pulled to the side at feeding time are also available. Becareful of underwire nursing bras. Though you will find them on the market, they can be uncomfortable if you are not used to them. In addition underwire nursing bras can constrict the breast and cause either blocked ducts or mastitis. Wearing an underwire nursing bra while sleeping is not recommended as it is associated with a high risk of mastitis (inflammation of the breast tissues).



How many nursing bras will you need?
If you have at least three or four nursing bras you usually have a clean and dry bra available as you need it. Buy a few bras for daytime and at least two for night when you are looking for comfort and support is not such an issue.



What are features to consider? Look for a bra that opens easily, ideally with one hand. Often you will be opening the bra when holding the baby and you dont want to struggle to open it.
Buy a bra made of natual fabric which will breathe as the breasts can become moist during brest feeding. Support is also important as are soft, comfortable shoulder straps.

 





Elle Macpherson Maternelle

Elle Macpherson Designs Attractive and Practical Nursing Bras

Elle Macpherson Nursing Bras 

Elle Macpherson is a leader in the design of nursing bras. As a supermodel, mother and lingerie designer, Elle is an expert. She says she designed her own maternity bra when, as a nursing mom, she couldn't find a bra that was pretty, feminine and practical. Her Maternelle Maternity Bra was featured on Oprah's "World's Biggest Baby Shower". Many women love the Maternelle because it gives support similar to an underwire bra, but without the underwire. It is lined with cotton, but the lace-trimming gives it a pretty look. The 6 column, 2 row hook, eye back closure allows the bra to expand and contract.

Elle Macpherson Intimates Maternelle No-wire drop cup bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Elle Macpherson Intimates La Mere maternity bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Elle Macpherson Intimates Maternelle feeding bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Elle Macpherson Intimates La Mere Maternity Bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Medela Specializes in Products for Nursing Mothers

Medela Nursing Bras 

Madela specializes in nursing garments. They only make products for nursing moms, such as nursing bras and breastpumps. Mothers love their nursing bras because they are comfortable and practical and less expensive than maternity bras by Elle Macpherson.

Medela Sleep Nursing Bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Medela Seamless Underwire Nursing Bra - Black

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Medela Seamless Softcup Nursing Bra - Black

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Medela Comfort Nursing Bra - Black

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Medela Comfort Maternity Nursing Bra - Nude - Extra Large

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 09/06/2008)

The BirthandBaby Sleep Bra is Comfortable and Inexpensive

Comfortable and Inexpensive Sleep Bra 

Sorry, there are no results available from Amazon.

Bravado! Designs Bras and Panties for Pregnant and Nursing Moms

Bravado! Nursing Bras 

Bravado! Designs was born as a home-based business in 1992, the brainchild of two young mothers. Today, Bravado! bras are worn and loved by moms worldwide, including celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Garner and Britney Spears.

Angelina Jolie used Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bras (in butterscotch and black) and Essential Nursing Bra Tanks.

Sarah Jessica Parker's favorite was the Original Nursing Bra.

Britiny Spears also wore them, but she is probably not a very good indication of what other moms should do!

Brava Seamless Nursing Bra - Basic Color

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Bravado nursing bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Bravado Microfibre nursing bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Bravado! Nursing Tank - Assorted Colors

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Bravado Microfiber nursing bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

QT Nursing Bras are Practical and Inexpensive

QT Nursing Bras 

QT Molded Soft Cup Nursing Bra (370)

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

QT Seamless Nursing Bra (390)

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Maternity / Nursing Bra - Cotton Dobby Nursing Bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

QT Foundations Nursing Bra 370

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

QT 390 Nursing Bra

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Maternity Panties?

Do You Know About Belly Bands?

 

Belly Bands 

Bella and Baby Be Mine are making Belly Bands that are very popular. Belly bands help to make your clothes fit best when you are going through the different stages of pregnancy. Alot of women enjoy these as can be seen from the comments on the amazon website.

Ingrid & Isabel Women's Maternity Everyday BellaBand

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Bella Band

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Ingrid & Isabel Women's Maternity Lace BellaBand

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Band 2 Pack 1 Black & 1 White

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Band in 4 Sizes

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Dont Forget The Baby!

Lingerie For The Baby? 

Hanes Boy's 3-Pack Thomas and Friends Briefs - tb3253

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $5.12 (as of 09/06/2008)

Hanes Toddler Boys Fashion Boxer Brief 3 Pack - TB74AS, 2/3, Assorted

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $7.76 (as of 09/06/2008)

Hanes - Toddler Boys 3 Pack Briefs, Thomas the Tank Print , 2/3, Thomas the Tank

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $7.18 (as of 09/06/2008)

Hanes Toddler Boys Showtoons - Cars T331CR 4 in Cars

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 09/06/2008)

Hanes Toddler Girls Showtoons - Princess Collection T4241 (2/3, Princess Collection)

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 09/06/2008)

Please Visit These Other Lingerie Sites 

Which Nursing Bras Do YOU Like Best? 

Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Be the first to submit a blurb!

X
LMP

About LMP

Lingerie Mall

LMP's Pages

See all of LMP's pages

X

Gold Star

This is a certified gold star lens, which means it's the best of its kind on Squidoo (or shows some serious potential for getting there!)

Read more about gold stars »

X

LMP is a Giant Squid!

Giants are distinguished by their exceptional skill for making top-notch lenses, and lots of them. Whenever you land on a Giant Squid's lens, you know the person behind it is passionate about the topic and is hard at work making the lens worthy of your time and attention.

Learn more about what it takes to be a Giant »