Maternity bra’s
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Topic: Maternity bra’s
Posted By: AzzaNZ
Subject: Maternity bra’s
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 2:45pm
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I need to find maternity bra's I can wear for my 3rd trimester and then breastfeeding afterwards.
Where do I go to find any, what do you recommend and what are the costs like? I am in my last fitting bra now so need to start looking. A friend recommended these but there arent any NZ stockists: http://www.bravadodesigns.com/  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 3:06pm
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I got all my maternity bra's/singlets from Kmart, all were about $25-30, as opposed to spending $50+ on 'branded' items.
Depends what you're after really... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 3:09pm
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Thanks Nicole!
Dont care one bit about brands, just hoping for something that can "grow" with me because I think I probably have another cup size to go, and something that unclips for easy breastfeeding ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 3:10pm
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Depends on your size too..
http://www.bellybeyond.co.nz - Belly beyond http://www.breastmates.co.nz - Breastmates http://www.avokado.co.nz - Avokado And then theres farmers. Theres loads of different brands, some work better for smaller busts, some work better for bigger.. |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 3:59pm
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I'm a massive fan of HotMilk bras - yet i'll only buy them when they're on sale or off trademe - they're far too expensive new! So so comfy. I've been in them since week 18 and tbh I dont think I could go back to ever wearing underwires after these bras. *bliss* ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 4:11pm
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Ive yet to find one I am happy with... how I long for small boobies to fit into those nice bras... -------------   
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Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 4:44pm
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I've just been through the process of getting my maternity/feeding bras... I went and got properly fitted for my size and then just tried heaps and heaps on as each 'make and model' fits slightly differently.
I ended up getting a Bendon style at Farmers - for $16!!! (but that was a special on a reduced price - but got one in each of the colours available so bras worth $90 for $32... lucky I know). Currently I am in one of my HotMilk ones and I agree with MissAngel, fantastic and soooooooooo comfortable! I got a couple different styles through Maternity Direct website, both cheaper than the rest so I think they're end of line or something (about $25 I think). It really does pay to shop around a bit. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 4:57pm
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I'm just about to get refitted now as mine are starting to get too big. I brought the ones I have now from farmers they are strtch cotton and very comfy, they have heaps of room to move and aren't padded. They are triumph I think and only cost about $20 on sale. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Turtle
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 5:20pm
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I got fitted at Avocado for a hot milk bra, and then bought a couple of other ones of their brand in sales on line. They are so comfy (I was a D start with), and like MissAngel, I don't know how I will go back to underwires!
You could always try one of the Bendon factory shops too? I got a $20 Bendon Maternity bra from one of them the other week. |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 5:47pm
Oh I love the Triumph ones, I got a couple of those from Kmart! You can get nice 'sexy' looking ones  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 9:26pm
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Breastmates has good deals on their hotmilk bras. One thing I can say for hotmilk is that their bra's last! If you are not sure about fit, just email Fran, she's great!
Every single bendon mother love one I bought the straps went all weird. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 9:32pm
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I love Fran! Shes so lovely :D They do a range of normal bras without the clips on if you want to keep wearing them afterwards :D They're easy to adjust to non-nursers anyway. Breastmates seem to be the cheapest out of all the online retailers and you dont need a CC with them! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 8:39am
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I got all mine from Kmart for $15-20 but the straps seem to have stretched (???). They are on the shortest length possible but they keep slipping off my shoulders. They used to be fine tho but now they just don't fit well at all. Think I might need to go buy myself some decent ones like HOTMilk or something. Will have to wait till they are on sale tho, can't afford them at full price! -------------  
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 10:19am
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Head over to Dressmart in Onehunga, the lingerie shops there always have racks of maternity bras on sale - Womama, Hot Milk, Bendon etc. I bought mine there for less than $20. ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 11:28am
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i have 2 Womama bras ($20 ea on sale at bellybeyond)
3 HOTmilk ($15, $15 and $20 on sale at bellybeyond) 1 bonds ($5 on sale at TWH) they have them on sale quite often on bellybeyond site. then there is also Bendon outlet store. doubt i will ever go back to underwire. (at least not in the foreseeable future lol) |
Posted By: LILLIS
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 12:31pm
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Dressmart was where I got all of mine from
paid $15 for womamma and $10 for another brand - cant remember but they grew with me and I well and truly expanded when I had my baby  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 1:22pm
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OT but ...
Thanks for those links Stacey 
I just treated myself to a new tankini (first new swimsuit in 4 years!) and nursing bra and knickers from Avokado. Can't wait till they arrive!!! ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 1:41pm
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I got a few Hot milk bras from the essence outlet for $20 each and the rest from farmers. They are always having sales so you can get them for about 30% off. Check out trademe aswell, there are often brand new or barely worn bras for sale there. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mumoflots
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 3:00pm
I have been going through the same thing knowing that the bras that you wear in the begining of BF are fairly ruined once feeding and boobs have settled. I refuse to spend the amount that the branded bras are when I know what condition they will end up in and that they may not fit when baby is about 3mths old. Loveable make a fairly sturdy bra that isnt that sexy BUT will get you through and brand new is only $40. It depends on your size but I am a big girl and need something INDUSTRIAL as opposed to hot and cute! Good luck on your search
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 3:07pm
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Ooh thanks for suggesting Maternity Direct, Miss Angel!
I ordered 2 Hotmilk bras from there last night at only $25 each, can't wait to get them now ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Tigerish
Date Posted: 07 May 2010 at 11:56pm
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I must say I love the bravado bras. They are great and work well with your changing breast size. Pity they aren't stocked in NZ but I'm sure you could order some from the UK. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 08 May 2010 at 9:10am
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I'm going to head out today and see if I can get someone to fit me properly - buy one bra to start and then if I want one of the bravado ones I at least know what size I am
Off to Kmart, Bendon & Farmers! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 21 May 2010 at 2:35pm
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At what stage do you start wearing them and what size do I need? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 21 May 2010 at 2:49pm
Agree re Breastmates, they have the HOTMilk on special quite often and i LOVE the HotMilk bras! So sexy!  ------------- 
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Posted By: jessiesmum
Date Posted: 21 May 2010 at 8:44pm
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The best range of bras I've found was at Smith and Caughey in town. And they fitted me too ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 22 May 2010 at 1:01pm
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Great news Jocelyn! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 22 May 2010 at 2:06pm
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That's awesome - I come down to Lower Hutt regulalry let us know when you are up and running. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: MamaMore
Date Posted: 22 May 2010 at 4:42pm
Will do caliandjack Won't be for a while yet unfortunately but I'll keep you posted.
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caliandjack wrote:Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 22 May 2010 at 7:59pm
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 22 May 2010 at 9:06pm
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Love Breastmates the best
Im a larger sizing but i just looking at there sizing chart and was fine. They are good quality bras, and have good sales |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 23 May 2010 at 12:07pm
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I loved my hot milk ones too - wish I knew about the sales when I was pregnant or breastfeeding. Might pass those links on to some friends.
I found them really comfy and supportive as well as being sexy underwear. I went to that avokado shop and tried a bunch on there. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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