Maternity Bras

It is important to take care of your breasts during pregnancy. They will get bigger and heavier and, as your breasts have only ligaments and no muscles, they could be stretched if they are not properly supported. Most expectant mothers experience growing breasts well before a growing tummy and many outgrow their fashion bras early in pregnancy.

There are no hard and fast rules but generally it is time to consider buying a maternity bra as soon as your fashion bra begins to feel uncomfortable. Wearing a well designed maternity bra is the best way to support your breasts and preserve your shape. Due to the increased weight and tenderness of your breasts it should incorporate all of the following features.

Support

Wider straps, sides and underbust band. Firm elastic straps to eliminate 'bounce' and give you the extra support you need.

Code 316
Firm Support
Black or White
34-40 B C D DD
£20
95% Cotton 5% Elastane
 

Coverage

More fabric over breast area. This will provide increased comfort as your breasts become more sensitive.

Adjustability

A minimum of 4 rows of back eyes will allow your bra to grow with you.

Comfort

They should have a high cotton content as your breasts will tend to perspire more and cotton will let your skin breathe.

Nursing Bras
Code 381
Light Support
34B - 40DD
Black or White
£15
95% Cotton 5% Elastane
Code 408
Firm Support
34B - 42J
White
£20
45% Cotton 25% Polyester 25% Polyamide 5% Elastane
Code 428
Medium Support
32B - 42G
Black or White
£20
95% Cotton 5% Elastane

Unlike maternity bras, it is possible to buy your nursing bras too early. If you are planning to breastfeed, the best time to buy your nursing bras is during your last month of pregnancy. Don't forget that you will need to buy two or three bras. A well designed nursing bra has all the features of a maternity bra - support, coverage, adjustability and comfort.
Code 430
Firm Support
34DD - 40DD
Ivory
£22
60% Cotton 35% Polyamide 5% Elastane
Code 411
Medium Support
34D - 40DD
Skin or White
£18
85% Polyamide-Tactel 15% Elastane
Code 441
Medium Support
34B/C - 40D/DD
White
£17
50% Polyamide (Tactel) 45% Cotton 5% Elastane
     
 
 
 
Code 432
Medium Support
34 - 40E
Ivory or White
£21
40% Polyamide 40% Viscose 20% Cotton


Access

The cups should open easily allowing easy access for breast feeding. The opening should never constrict or squeeze as this can lead to blocked ducts or mastitis.

Support

When one cup is open for feeding, the other should continue to provide comfortable support.

 Sleep Bras

 
Code 352
Light Support
34B - 40DD
White
£7.50
95% Cotton 5% Elastane
Code 371
Light Support
34B - 40DD
Black or White
£15
95% Cotton 5% Elastane
  

Sleep bras are designed to increase your comfort at night. They do not have adjusters as these can be uncomfortable when lying down. As they are made from soft fabrics they cannot give the full support of a maternity or nursing bra.

There are two main reasons why you may wish to buy a sleep bra

Your breasts may leak during the last few weeks of pregnancy or while you are breast feeding. Wearing a sleep bra allows you to insert breast pads to absorb excess milk at nighttime.

If you are not accustomed to the additional weight of your breasts you may find you relax and sleep better in a sleep bra.