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I liked my Target ones until recently. Now, nothing feels good (9th month). I just bought a Medela and it's pretty good--well, better than the rest.
I have some soft fabric ones from Target. The brand is Gilligan and Omalley and Target had some sizes on clearance (under $6 a pop!!). (here) They are the most comfortable without losing their shape and stretching out, which all other soft bras seem to do as I'm a 38DD/38E right now at 6 months. I haven't nursed in them yet, but they are comfy to sleep in. The first thing I do when I get home is put them on!
I'll have to look into the Target ones. My current, regular style bra is no longer fitting so I went in search of something else today. I tried on some nursing bras at Motherhood and the fit was terrible! They were tight and the cup was awkward even though I had been fitted for them and they were larger than my current size. I ended up just getting some extenders because I don't want to get actual nursing bras until after my milk comes in and I couldn't find a bra that fit anyway.
When I came home I started searching nursing bras for the future and saw the ones at VS which looked comfortable and more like a regular bra. However, I cannot justify spending the $44 on the VS nursing bra, but if none of the other ones are going to fit or be comfortable I might just have to when the time comes. The joys of shopping when pregnant :)
I hear ya! Maternity stuff is outrageously priced for only getting a few months use out of it. That's why I stuck with Target, because even their regular priced maternity bras are under $20 and many are around $12. I bought some larger sized regular bras on super clearance, and then a few nursing bras as well. They have many different styles, with both soft and molded cups. To save money I'd look there first!
I bought this one at the Be By Baby store in Chicago. They fitted me and I tried on a whole bunch, and this was the best one. It has about 9 rows of hooks in back so I've been adjusting it weekly as I've grown. It's VERY comfortable.
http://www.bebybaby.com/products2.cfm/ID/72/name/Elle-Macpherson-Intimates-Maternelle-Nursing-Bra
I liked my Target one okay as well, but my favorite was actually some cheapo Hanes cotton sports bras from Kmart-I just flipped them up and was ready to nurse. They were my saviors! Don't pay a ton of $ for nursing bras, expensive doesn't always mean better. I found the ones with all the snaps and bells and whistles were my least favorite. Good luck on your search, its a tough one lol. :-)
I love the target nursing tanks. Especially for when you are just hanging out at home.
Bonus the tank keeps your tummy covered which
A - Is great early on when I did not want my tummy blubber hanging out.
B - When it's colder keeps me warm!
C - Makes it easier to feel covered when nursing in public :)
I have some other target bras that are normal and comfortable... but I will say they do nothing for the shape/appearance of my boobs :) blah.
I've asked for Vicki's gift cards for Christmas so I can buy the new incredible racerback bra to wear when I want to feel normal and sexy :) It's a front clasp so it'll be easy to nurse if I need to. Plus it makes my boobs look awesome! :) ha.
I'm going to have to check out these Target bras next time we are there! I really don't want to spend a lot of money on them either (I've actually never paid more than like $30 for a bra anyway), but I was sooo turned off by the ones at Motherhood that I thought a VS type bra was my only option. Maybe the Target ones will do the trick. Thanks ladies!
Thanks for starting this thread! I've been complaing about my bras not really fitting anymore and now I know that I can check Target out for regular and nursing bras that aren't going to break the bank! :) I hate how everything maternity has to automatically be more expensive just like anything wedding. ;)
@jilian: I also like the Target nursing tanks. My friend recommended I get a few while there was a sale, early on in my pregnancy. Though I haven't used it for nursing yet, she is the same friend who gave me the most comfy of all the hand-me-down maternity clothes so she knows what comfy is! I remember asking her what on earth is a nursing TANK? Clueless!! :)
I second all the comments on the Target nursing tanks. They are great to sleep in and wear around the house. However, the Target soft bras are not as good quality as I would imagine the Victorias Secret ones would be. I wish that I had just broken down and bought on from VS earlier. The Target ones that I have are soft cupped (I got clogged ducts every time I tried to wear an underwire) and they have no shape to them and really offer little support.
Buying good nursing bras will be well worth the extra money if you are able. Your breasts will need all the support that they can get after the enlargement of pregnancy and that initial huge breastfeeding phase. Also they will go a long way towards helping you feel better about yourself.
I have the elle macpherson nursing bras and they feel great! they don't look like regular maternity bras either so it makes me feel a little better :)
Most maternity bras and tanks don't handle larger cup sizes, so I bought Bravado items during my pregnancy. (the ones with flexible sizing) Then, when I went back to work, and my supply evened out some, I got some more flattering bras at a local boutique.
If you are interested in Bravado (I still love them for sleep & Pilates), you can sign up for their discount emails, and check out cvs.com & target.com for sales.
I have justified the expense, however, bc I don't want saggy boobs after nursing! lol
@Lillindy: You should look into getting an extender. I got one at the maternity store for like $1.50 and my current bras are now fitting again. When I tried on the next size band at the store it was too big but my current one felt a little too tight.
@Derbybride: Thanks. That actually helped a lot. I agree it's important to have a good supporting bra (wire-free). I've actually read that a more supportive and wire-free bra during pregnancy can help prevent sagging later in life.
@cannotwait: I'll have to look into them. I don't want the saggy-ness either!
Also the Target nursing tanks were all I bought prior to having the baby. I had 2 in larger than normal sizes that I wore until my milk balanced out a little and I had a better idea of what size I would be.
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I was just wondering where you ladies have purchased your nursing bras from and where/who had the best fit, most comfortable bras?
Has anyone tried the nursing bras from Victoria Secrets?