I am starting to look for nursing bras and there are a few newer options that weren't available when I had my son 3 years ago. I'm specifically interested in opinions on the Bravado Bliss, but would welcome any thoughts on what nursing bras you loved or hated. Also, if you are willing to share, what size were you before and and after pregnancy?
I like the Bravado Seamless. I don't know the bliss. I was a small 9 months into breastfeeding my son, and fit into that through my second pregnancy, then had to go to a large after having birth this time. I am now 5 months post, and could probably go to a medium.
Bravado makes several styles of bras now. Their original nursing bra they make in S, S+, S++, M, etc.
The BodySilk also comes in S,M,L,XL. It hooks in the back and is stretchy and comfortable, but provides a little more shape than the original.
Bravado tanks come in band sizes (32-34-36 etc.) and cups sizes with a 2-cup range: B-C, D-E, F-G.
For several years Bravado made a bra called Lifestyle, a microfiber soft cup which was very popular. In came in single band and cup sizes (36D, etc.). Unfortunately, that bra is discontinued, although you will still find some around since the supply is not completely run out yet.
Bravado's 3 newest bras follow the 2-cup range along with band sizes. The Bliss is an elegant looking and feeling molded softcup, great for t-shirts and such. The Allure is a contoured underwire. The Embrace is a pretty, fancy softcup, not for everyone with it's seams and lace, but certainly a breath of fresh air for larger cup women since it goes up to an H/I cup.
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I have had soooo many bravado bras and loved everyone of them. I have 4 children and used these through my pregnancy and nursing days!!! Love it!!
Love it, wearing mine right now! I was a 34C before and during my pregnancy, and I'm a 34D now. What's nice about the Bravado bras is that they go by S, M, L rather than cup size. It's a great bra, I highly recommend.
I am a medium plus in Bravado. Would have been a medium before. Definitely check the website as some retailers only have s, m, l when there are actually a variety of sizes.
It's my favorite nursing bra.
I never liked any of the nursing bras. I found them more cumbersome than helpful, I would leak through them all the time and found there was not enough support, making my boobs hurt all the time. Ultimately, I ended up using a good padded bra by Fruit of the loom with a front clasp. When I went to nurse, I just undid the clasp moved one side out of the way and nursed away. The best part is I never leaked through and I felt more covered up.
As far as size, I usually start at a 36C and max out at 38D while nursing.
Good luck!
I fit people in this bra regularly. Of course every bra depends a bit on body shape and your preferences, but in generally people absolutely love this bra.
I loved the comfy bras, the ones without wire. Since you are gonna be in them all day and sleep in them, you don't want wire. I was a B before pregnancy and a D during nursing. Lost it all after and back to a small B. :(
I have bought a couple bras at Motherhood Maternity, they carry nursing shirts as well.
Good luck!
