Nursing bras please!

[LilMiss_91]

I've attached a pic of the sort of nursing bra I want. I can find lots but they are very expensive and as I spent £60+ on nursing bras last time and then couldn't continue bfing, I don't want to spend too much this time. I usually wear a soft comfort/sports bra type, never anything underwired as I'm around a 30E/EE and it's just so hard to find decent bras in that size that don't cost an arm!
Can anyone recommend anywhere I can get these nursing bras (or similar) at a decent price? I'm in the UK.

 

[noon_child]

I felt that spending the money was worth it, especially as back size 30 is so hard to find! I was a 30G when my milk came in.

However you don't need a nursing bra straight away, it depends. Some people prefer to go bra-less; they just don't want the feel of anything on their nipples and prefer to clean up leaks rather than have the discomfort of breast pads.

Others really want a bra and crave the support.

You could wait to see how you get on with nursing and then buy a bra once you are more confident you'll be continuing.

Bras are about the only thing I will spend proper money on as I feel that as I wear one everyday and they absolutely HAVE to be comfortable and well made. There's nothing else that I wear as often as a bra!

 

[LilMiss_91]

I can't stand to go braless at the best of times! And my milk supply was uncontrollable last time and I frequently leaked through breastpads. I wouldn't be able to leave the house!!

 

[noon_child]

I can't stand to go braless at the best of times! And my milk supply was uncontrollable last time and I frequently leaked through breastpads. I wouldn't be able to leave the house!!

Oh no I'm talking about the period where you aren't really leaving the house anyway. You know, walking through the house topless so NOTHING touches your hormonal nipples. Sometimes people pressure themselves to go "back to normal" so quickly when "normal" has left the building never to return. Obviously if you have responsibilities with older children and very little in the way of practical support you may HAVE the do certain things. I'm just saying if you have the luxury of just lying around with your baby then do.

 

[EmmySocks]

I was 30d but everything has got bigger (inc ribs) so i now fit into 32d/34c which is a bit easier to find in shops. I'm on my first pregnancy so haven't actually experienced breastfeeding but i had an idea. I was horrified how expensive nursing bras are but i got a couple of cheap sports bra and non wired bras and plan to cut the straps when i need to, seal the edges and put clips or poppers on so that the cups can be released and cliped back onto the straps when i need to. As i said haven't actually tried yet but am hopeful. My non wired bra cost £5 so if it doesnt work i dont think i've lost out massively. Feel free to have a go Xxx

 

[Ganton]

I've just bought some a bit like those in the mothercare sale. They were £12 for a pack of 2 but they had a few other styles for around £25 for 2.

 

[noon_child]

I've just bought some a bit like those in the mothercare sale. They were £12 for a pack of 2 but they had a few other styles for around £25 for 2.

I've never seen Mothercare go smaller than a 34 back. Have they changed? I hope so.

 

[wildflower79]

I bought a pack of 2 nursing bra's in M&S. I'm not sure about the size you want, cos I'm quite small. They weren't particularly cheap £30 for 2, but they're so comfy and well worth the money imo.

I don't know if bf will be successful for me this time, but the bras were worth getting just because they've been so comfortable to wear while pregnant. If I do end up bf'ing I'll probably buy a couple more of the same ones.

 

[minties]

I bought sporty looking nursing bras that were made by la leache league with my son, with my daughter I used nursing singlets (or tank tops I guess) that were really cheap.

 

[amy2015]

I bought mine on eBay It took more than a month to ship, but they work well and were cheap.

 

[maryyy]

I bought my nursing bra at this online store. I love this bra, because it was so comfortable to sleep in it. This bra doesn't have a back closure, it is very comfortable. Also it is beautiful and gave me needed support.