Online maternity bra shops

Posted by Wheelymate (339 days ago)

Hi,

I'm only 9 weeks but I can't fit into my normal bras, underwires hurt me and the maternity bras I wore for #1 are soooo awful looking I can't believe I ever wore them!

I'm planning to look at Mothercare and Marks when I have the time but retailers seem more interested in nursing bras than maternity. So I might have to go online. Looked at figleaves.com, looks pretty good...anyone tried it? Have to say the popular Elle Mc ones seems pretty pricey, any cheaper brands available on the web? Preferably one with a good exchange policy because I'm not too good with my measurements!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by crj (339 days ago)

LOVE figleaves

But the first time I ordered Elle Mc ones - loved the way they looked, but when actually breast feeding went for the easier to use ones without clips.

Not sure if you are going to try to BF with #2, but if you are it is something to consider.

If you are not, then just go for whatever cheap brand but larger sizes.

You can try the below for maternity/nursing clothing (some have bras, some don't):

For a very comfortable every night and day at home bra:
http://www.hk-bfmoms.com/
(Essential Bra and Leisure Bra - inexpesive and perfect for nursing)
The site is in Chinese, but has lots of English and you can call them.
I think this producst is actuall FROM MomsInMind in Singapore!

Also international orders are easy at:
http://www.figleaves.com
They have Elle MacPherson, nice lacey and comfy.

You might also want to look at - you can order online from Singapore:
http://www.momsinmind.com.sg/
http://www.mothersenvogue.com/
http://www.bellysima.com/

From HK
http://www.bunintheoven.com.hk

On another thread someone else posted these UK sites:
http://www.isabellaoliver.com
http://www.hommemummy.co.uk
http://www.cravematernity.co.uk

And these USA sites:
http://www.motherhood.com (they do ship overseas)
http://www.target.com (might not ship overseas?)

(I am based in Beijing)

Posted by Wheelymate (339 days ago)

thanks for all the links, crj, more excuses to shop!

bought 2 decent ones from marks although the saleslady said that because my pregnancy is so early, i will probably need new ones later! so i am not even thinking of nursing bras because my boobs just went out of control when the milk came in!

will take a look at all the posted sites, thanks!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by hkchoichoi (339 days ago)

used figleaves and loved them.

I just bought bigger bras - no underwire and just more comfy...

Elle Macpherson's bras were nicer and sexier - but I ended up using the bravada bras for nursing....never really felt ALL that sexy while breastfeeding...HAHAHH...

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (338 days ago)

I liked Bravado bras the best. They have new ones these days. And made in Canada too.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by simplythebest (338 days ago)

What about sports bra? That's what I wore in the early stages since it gives support and is underwire.

I know Bravado is comfy and get good reviews etc but if you're big breasted I didn't find them that great.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by simplythebest (338 days ago)

I meant is NOT underwired!

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by hkchoichoi (338 days ago)

I'm not HUGE, but i'm a big size (40 DD while nursing) and I thought Bravado really nice - comfortable. They sort of squish you a bit and don't really LIFT you, but I liked them a lot.ITs sort of the feeling you're going for.

While pregnant, I still like underwire...even though some women's breasts are too tender for such things.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Wheelymate (338 days ago)

my boobs cannot handle underwire during pregnancy....it took getting used to them again post-pregnancy!!

stb: sports bra....well, the old ones i have are something like that...it's comfy and all but really depressing looking! i want ribbons and some lace trimmings, haha! even my normally very diplomatic hubby couldn't find something nice to say about my maternity bras!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by crj (337 days ago)

Elle McPh is the 'sexy lacy' but just get one or two (I got 4...mistake), as you really will wear the ugly/sports/cotton/comfy/types more!

I wore the nursing bras as pregnancy bras as I didn't want to buy new bras every few months. They have lasted me through two pregnancies and are in the second round of nursing... once this is all over I am soooo going to splurge!

I also got 2 extra super push up killer cleavage bras for special 'going out' occassions to show off my new (temporary) boobs - they are great fun (but not for nursing and not that comfy)

(I am based in Beijing)