41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST Nursing Bra Ever - and I've tried them all!!!, June 2, 2008
This review is from: Anita Maternity Women's Underwire Nursing Bra #5041 (Apparel)
I'm currently nursing my third child. So, by this point, I've been breastfeeding for over six years. I need a rather hard-to-fit size (normal rib/band but very large cups) and had nearly given up on ever finding something that fit AND provided the support I wanted... The idea that I might also find a bra that gave great shape seemed an impossible dream.
But this bra delivers!
It provides enough support that I actually wear it to the gym and while taking the kids out in the jogging stroller.
It's so comfortable that I actually wear it all day and forget that I'm wearing underwire.
My breasts actually look great in it. My clothes hang properly and I feel much prettier.
And speaking of pretty - this is the prettiest nursing bra I've ever worn. I've bought other high end pretty nursing bras (Ly Mystere's Florence, for one), but this is better designed and better made. Even the hooks on the back and the cup clips are just a cut above any others I've used. The straps are wide enough to be comfortable, but don't have that industrial foundation garment look that wider straps often assume. I can actually wear this with my tank tops and V and scoop neck shirts.
As if all that wasn't enough, the actual nursing functionality is fabulous. The clips are easy to operate with one hand and the cups drop easily so you don't have to fumble or adjust to get the bra out of the way before baby latches on (those of you who try some of the Goddess and Medela super-support styles know what I mean!). The ribbon loop "handles" and the bead to keep track of which side you last nursed on are details that I don't need, but I probably would have appreciated those features when I was trying to figure out the nursing relationship with my first child.
Yes, this bra is pricier than many others out there, but it's worth every penny. Buy this one first instead of wasting your money experimenting with cheaper ones. You'll save in the long run and feel better about how you look. I don't have a lot of extra money lying around (I have three kids after all!), but I just signed on to Amazon to buy two more of these bras so I thought I'd take the time to review it for all you nursing mamas out there who are agonizing over finding the right bra.
One last bit of advice - If in doubt on the band size, I'd suggest going smaller on this bra. I usually wear a 36, but have been known to buy a 38, especially near the end of a pregnancy. The 36 in this bra fit just fine, but if I lose any more weight (and I will - my baby is only two months old) it might be too big. I already have it on the tightest set of hooks. I'm getting a 34 in the two I'm ordering today.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This bra is just OK for me..., May 20, 2009
This review is from: Anita Maternity Women's Underwire Nursing Bra #5041 (Apparel)
Pros: This bra certainly provides good breast support. If I'm going out for an evening and need extra lift this bra is a good choice. The fabric is soft and not at all itchy. Also, it is pretty easy to latch and unlatch the clip.
Cons: I'm not crazy about the inner fabric that surrounds each breast--it oftentimes interferes with quick and easy access to breast for baby. Also, I find that the sides of the bra have a tendency to roll down. This is quite annoying--I find that I have to adjust and re-adjust the sides throughout the day. I got professionally fitted for this particular bra so I know that it isn't an issue of having the "wrong" size (I'm a 38E). The bra would be better with more supportive fabric on the sides. At times it is also a pain to get the lacy fabric all the way down past nipple because of the underwire--it takes some finessing to get the material properly adjusted for feeding. Perhaps this is a common problem though with underwire nursing bras.
Overall, the bra is just OK for me. I will say that by the time I get home I'm ready to take it off, which in my opinion makes the bra NOT worth the hefty price. I will continue the search for the best nursing bra because I have not found it in this bra.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty, but not comfy, May 22, 2009
This may be TMI, but the lace front is not comfy on breast feeding nipples and of course there is no absorbing material, so adding a nursing pad looks ridiculous through the lace. It is very pretty and it is nice to feel sexy, but it is not practical for daily wear.
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