What Maternity Nursing Bras Are Best?

Reviews

I bought this bra (Medela sleep nursing bra) and the La Leche League Cotton/Spandex Pull Over Sleep Nursing Bra #4150. They were both thinner than the sports bras I have, which surprised me a little. I am wondering how they will hold up over time. I am currently 7 months pregnant and am between bra sizes (38B and 40C). This is my fourth baby and in the past I have worn a 40D while nursing, so I am also wondering how these bras will fit then. They do both seem to have sufficient stretch so I'm not too worried on that count. I have the size XL in the LaLeche bra, and L in the Medela bra, based on other reviewers' recommendations. They both fit about the same on me, although the LaLeche bra is cut really high under my armpits, and then the straps are a bit too narrow for comfort. Maybe this will improve when I "fill out" the cups a bit more after giving birth. The bands on both seem pretty snug, but then my ribcage is starting to push out from the pregnancy, so maybe that will be better, too. The LaLeche band is tightest. If I buy anymore, I'd get the Medela over the LaLeche, or maybe try something else. Some reviewers said that one of these is cut too short. I am one who always has to adjust the bras I buy to make them shorter, and I would say these are both borderline - almost too short for me! The thing that makes these nicer than my sports bras is the crossover design - keeps the "ladies" separate, as someone said, and will work a lot better for nursing than a sports bra. So, I guess they're worth it. I would like to see one made a little more substantially, though, since they cost so much more than sports bras.

I LOVE this sleep bra! It is so comfortable, I hate it when it's dirty and I have to make due with another sleep bra until this one is clean again. I want to buy another as soon as I can! It's definitely worth the money!

I am not sure what Medela is thinking when it comes to bra sizing and pregnant/nursing moms. I was smaller before I got pregnant, 36 B, and have already outgrown the XL size at 36-38 DD. Although I found this bra comfortable to sleep in before it became too small, I am very disappointed that they do not offer other sizes beyond S-XL, not even on the web. Seems like if they were the leading brand for nursing moms everywhere they would have a better variety in sizes with an understanding of pregnancy boobs! I need a comfortable sleep bra that is realistic, not tiny. Very frustrating.

good sleeping bra. Order 1 or two sizes larger, runs very small. I am 34C and ordered Large.

Too short under breasts and in back. Have since purchased the Barelythere Women's Microfiber Crop Tops at Kohls (also available on Amazon) and LOVE them!