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I'll look when I get home from work, hehe. I have one I like in an H/I. I waited to get it until my supply evened out, though, bc otherwise I would've been a totally different size the first few weeks. Even now, I think I could go down in band size, again, since I'm skinnier than my pre-pregancy weight (yay breastfeeding)!
Also, I know some people will disagree, but one of my 3 "daytime"/work nursing bras has underwire, and I've never had clogged ducts/mastitis. I think you just have to make sure it is properly fitted. That one's brand is Anita. I think Anita & Bravado are 2 of the only ones that go super big.
There seems to be conflicting info out there, but my understanding is that a WELL-FITTED underwire nursing bra is just fine. I just went in and bought one to have it on hand, and I also got an Anita after being fitted for it and talking it over with the nice lady at Nordstroms who deals with boobies all day.
I love Nordstroms for bras for the well-endowed (like myself) but I've never been pregnant/had children so I don't know anything about their nursing bras. Bravissimo (UK company specifically for the well endowed) carries some nursing bras too so they also might be a good place to look. I've ordered stuff online and through their catalogue and like the company.
I had to buy an H/I.. I started out as a 32 G before pregnancy. Check out Bella Materna.. they are based in Seattle, I believe. I ordered 2 tanks from them (they were having buy 1 get 1) and a soft cup bra and two "bralets." Are they pricey? yes, but they come in bigger sizes and the quality is very, very good. Their customer service is excellent too.
http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Full-Plus-Cup-CID174.aspx
I also bought an Elle Machpherson nursing bra, Norstroms was able to order it in a bigger size, and it's okay.. the straps feel really far apart to me.
I was at our local birthing center boutique the other day and they had the bravado tanks and bras, they come in bigger sizes. The tanks in the F/G were bigger than I expected and looked like they would fit more of an H/I cup.
http://www.bravadodesigns.com/shop/h-i
I'd suggest you find a boutique that carries Bravado nursing bras in your area and get fitted with them. Their cup size goes up to J/K (which I'm currently in) and it fits pretty well for me.
@Pelikila: I have one but it's still built like a sports bra in my sizes (S+++). Have you found one that's more like a regular bra?
@cheese: That's the best I've found. I'm wearing a 34J/K and there just aren't many options in our sizes.
This is my favorite: http://www.bravadodesigns.com/shop/the-bliss-nursing-bra
I got it at a local boutique. I didn't think I would want one that is a little thicker, since I was already starting to feel like Jessica Rabbit, but it is good to hide the breast pad lines under blouses.
Sorry if I recommended this before, but I think it was another board...you may want to get different breast pads, too. I found the regular ones, like you find at BRU, moved around too much and didn't always prevent leaks...I think it is worse if you have a larger cup. I *think* these are the type I got.
http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?item=3740&ret=catalog.php
@cannotwait: Shoot! I ordered 10+ bras online today, and I didn't get that one!!
Cheese- I don't want to say this because I'm hopeful that you'll find something, but I never really found anything that worked wonderfully for me.
I now have one nursing bra that's pretty good... The rest all have some kind of fault. I got this one at Target. It's a Playtex, but it was the only one in the size I needed. If you find a kind that's great, let us know.
I'm so tired of my friends saying, "Oh my god you are sooo huge"! Thanks jerks :)!
I finally found one! Try the Elomi Beatrice Wire-free Nursing bra. It is industrial, but it will keep your boobs from wandering.
I'm no help because I'm not so well endowed, but I've heard great things about Nordstrom bras.
Also, I actually just got 2 nursing bras with underwire because it's what I prefer and my sister said the wire never gave her problems with her two kids, so I'm hoping the same is true for me.
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Honestly, the body image stuff that's hardest for me to deal with revolves around my boobies. I'm a 32DDD/ F normally, and they have gotten at least two or three cup sizes bigger, with more expected since I'm only 20 weeks pregnant.
I'm looking for bra recommendations that aren't like sports bras, because I hate the way sports bras squish my girls together and give me this crazy *ss cleavage. I've only ever worn underwire bras - which are a no-no when breastfeeding - and was hoping to avoid having to order 10 bras and ship 9 back.
Anyone found a maternity/ nursing bra that keeps the boobies separate they you like? Anyone? *tap tap tap* Is this thing on? Bueller?
(Clearly lack of sleep has made me batty. Yowza, are my allergies a mess!)