When to Start Wearing Maternity and Nursing Bras?

Congratulations! You are a mum-to-be! As exciting as it may be, at Eloise Mama we know that it can be a little confusing to know what's best for you to wear as your body changes with your growing bump. Here is an easy to follow guide on when you should get fitted for your maternity and nursing bras and a brief rundown on what you should expect from your changing body.

Early on in your pregnancy you may experience sore and tender breasts as the body changes in preparation for nursing. This is completely normal, and some ladies may not even notice the change.

At 3 Months

Usually by the end of the first trimester many ladies will feel their breasts are fuller and are becoming a little tender. It is at this stage that you will begin to feel uncomfortable in your pre- pregnancy bra, and it is time to have your first fitting for your maternity bra. From here on in, we would recommend that you get fitted every 8 weeks to make sure you are as comfortable as can be, and are in a bra that will allow your bust to grow healthily.

At 6 Months

At this stage you'll find that your breasts are noticeably larger, and you may experience further tenderness. As your ribcage has expanded, you will also find that you will be wearing your maternity bra on the loosest hook, and it is definitely time to come in for another fitting.

At 9 Months

Not long now, and your little one will be here! Your breasts will feel full and heavy, your ribcage will be at it's largest and you may be leaking colostrum. At 38 weeks, it is time to come in for a fitting for a nursing bra, as it is at this point, that we'll be able to give the best estimate of your size when you come to nurse your baby.

Eloise Mama offer a free fitting service, based at our South Wimbledon and Huntingdon showrooms, please feel free to contact us for our one to one service and to make sure you are in the right maternity or nursing bra.