Your maternity bra and nursing bra FAQ

Q. Why do I need to buy a specially designed maternity bra?

A. Pregnancy and the post-natal period will cause your breasts to go through lots of changes.

Most women find their breasts get bigger, heavier and more sensitive during and after pregnancy as their mammary glands swell and fill.

Your bras will need to be comfortable and stretchy enough to allow for growth ... they also need to be very supportive. Regular bras just aren't designed for pregnant women although you might find that a good supportive sports bra will be comfortable for a while.

Wearing well-fitting maternity underwear will also help to prevent ligament stretching!

Q. Can I wear an underwired bra during pregnancy

You shouldn't wear an underwired bra for sleeping though.

Q. When should I buy my pregnancy bra?

A. As soon as your breasts start to grow and become sensitive, you will need the extra support that specially designed maternity underwear gives.

These bras are designed to fit you for most of your pregnancy ... early on in your pregnancy your maternity bra should fit comfortably on the tightest hook.

By the third trimester, you'll be using the loosest hook.

You might find that you need to go up one whole bra size late in your pregnancy but you might be able to manage with bra extenders!

Q. How many pregnancy bras will I need?

• One to wash


• One to wear


• One for spare ... just in case!

Q. What's the difference between maternity and nursing bras?

Nursing bras are now so stylish!

• Your maternity bra is the one you'll wear both during and after pregnancy if you're not planning to breastfeed. They are very supportive with stretchy cups to allow for your growing breasts.



• Your nursing bra is the one you'll need after childbirth ... for breastfeeding. The cups usually drop down from a clip to expose one breast at a time and allow feeding. Nursing bras are usually seamless, cotton and very supportive.

Shop for beautiful maternity and nursing bras and stunning maternity thongs today!