Maternity bras
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Topic: Maternity bras
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Maternity bras
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 6:53pm
| Ok ladies i have a question in regards to these, is it best to wait till ur milk comes in before getting the bigger size or is it better to make a guesstimate and get a couple of cheap ones so u have something for when it does come in? |
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 8:02pm
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i was told to get maternity bras when i was about 35 wks and i got them fitted, and even once my milk came in the were great, all i had to do was let them out at the back.
but do get them fitted, i know it costs a little bit more depending on where you are, but it is well worth it ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 8:04pm
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I got three in one size when I was about 35 weeks along - These 3 bras lasted the 3 1/2 months that I was breastfeeding Arna. The day my milk came in (day 3) i was like Dolly Parton so left my bra off that day but my milk supply had calmed down in the next 48 hours and wore the same 3 bras I wore at 35 weeks until Arna went onto a bottle.
You should already have milk in your breasts now, (colostrum) and the size you are now is usually the same size you are during breastfeeding. There will be days they will feel a bit looser / tighter but this is milk supply and demand (if bubs is having a cranky day / teething etc) So if you have been fitted for maternity bras I don't see the point in mucking around getting bras you dont need / wont wear again. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 8:30pm
I'm going to be getting a couple more before bub is born - sometime this week when I can be bothered going into the shops for a fitting - as I've already got colostrum in (and how !!!  ) and should just be able to let the straps out like Kazzle did if I get any bigger. I might run into a few hiccups with supply / demand as Lena pointed out, but that's to be expected and I will manage I guess - and I can't see myself wanting to muck around in the shops with bub at a week old trying to get them fitted etc, when the best thing will be rest, relaxation and bonding with bubs / as a family. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
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Posted By: Nic01
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 9:09pm
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I got fitted for maternity bras when I was near the end of my pregnancy & they suggested going up a size so that I had room for when my milk came in. Anyway, the maternity bras were good for a few weeks while my milk supply was settling down but now they are way too big & feel like they are giving me no support, so I had to go out & buy more in the same size I was while pregnant. I was really annoyed.
So I wouldn't go out buying heaps of bras before you know what size you're going to be. A couple of cheap ones to wear for the first week or so is a good idea though but I'd probably get ones that are the same size that you are now but maybe in a stretch fabric so that they 'give' a bit when your milk does come in. Talking about maternity bras - I got one from Farmers the other day which is a singlet with a built in maternity bra. Such a good idea - your tummy stays nice & warm while you're breatfeeding! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 9:44pm
Cool thanks girls i got some the other day and was just wondering if i would need anymore but sounds like i should be all good. I got fitted at farmers for free to 
Nic01 - They sound nice those singlet/bra thingees i may have to go and have a look spesh with feeding in winter lol |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 25 June 2006 at 10:42pm
Pardon me for being nosy, but what was your solution to the inverted nipple problem Jess? Could be useful for other ladies to hear, if they are having the same kind of issues, and can then see that it doesn't have to stop you from feeding even if it feels like an impossible problem.  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 26 June 2006 at 11:25am
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Inverted nipple problem? Nipple sheilds (plastic nipple shaped thingees you put over your nipples when breastfeeding) can help that - they also protect your nipple if bubs is having trouble latching on...medela make a good version - available at chemists and baby stores... sometimes your nipples come out after birth as well....lactation nurses/advisors are great for helping. ------------- |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 26 June 2006 at 11:58am
| I did some research on it and i think i have more flat nipples, i brought some nipple shields and are gonna give them a go. Also wanna meet up with lactation person and talk to them about how i go about it coz i really wanna breastfeed. |
Posted By: stevie_88
Date Posted: 26 June 2006 at 12:07pm
I wish my nipples would just settle down a little bit and stop poking out so much- haha excuse me...   ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 27 June 2006 at 11:58am
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I had problems with having a slightly flat nipple. Joshua couldn't latch on and it was a nightmare. I got the medela nipple shields and they did the trick nicely - was able to get him feeding without them after about 5 days. One tip I learned was to "pull" your nipple outwards to make it stick out further before feeding. Worked well. And re the maternity bras - I got one cup size bigger and that was perfect. I would suggest getting a couple of the cheapie crop top style for the first few days as those boobies get sooooo huge when your milk comes in it was a relief to have something soft and comfy. Also, stock up on the breast pads!! ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |