Customer Reviews

Anita Maternity Women's Underwire Nursing Bra #5041

5 star:		(43)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

It took a long time to convince myself to part with the $$ for this bra, but I am so glad I did. I am a 34F which means I can't just go to a department store and find a nursing bra. I also need an underwire because, well, things aren't supportive enough otherwise. I had a nice Medela one for the first kid (amongst others) and when I realized that one was not going to make it through another child I looked around for one that was even better. This one is super breathable, pretty and provides awesome, shapely support. Things I like about this bra: When the cup is unlatched the entire cup comes down without there being a piece of material left around the top of the breast, it washes great, and the shoulder strap length never gradually slips! Would recommend this to anyone, especially larger breasted women. Oh, just a note, I had to order the band size one size smaller than normal.

I'm petite, but have large breast's and normally wear a 32D or DD depending on the brand. Since I'm nursing (#3 btw) I ordered a 32F and the cup size is perfect. This bra's band does run large so be sure to order a size smaller than what you would normally wear. I was unable to do this as they didn't offer a 30F. Because of this I can tell that it won't fit once the rest of my preggo weight comes off as I'm already using it on the tightest setting. In the meantime it's great and super comfy!

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the straps are not as depicted in the picture. I cannot wear this bra with a tank top because the straps are wide and industrial looking. Another review stated that it had "normal" straps so it could be worn w/tanks and that's what eventually won me over so that was a little disappointing, but I'm not sending it back because we live up north and it will be worn mostly during the fall/winter months to come. Otherwise the bra is very pretty, and like I said before, the comfort is outstanding!!

I've tried a TON of nursing bra's and this is by far the best. Well worth your dollar!

I am a 36E and this bra is wonderful! It is comfortable, but also offers a great amount of support. It has fully adjusting shoulder straps, and an underwire, it was even comfortable while my milk came in. Excellent choice for nursing bra!!!

With breasts as large as mine, a bra need not only fit, it's gotta WORK. I am nursing my first child with breasts bigger than her (it's really a sight to see) and have tried about a dozen bras. What's missing in most nursing bras seems to be support; the flip-down design makes molded cups impossible, apparently, so the fabric of the cup itself needs to be tough. This is the only bra I've found that actually holds my breasts up. I know a lot of women seem to experience this "up around my neck" kind of engorging - not me. Mine are just as low as ever but bigger than is decent. I wouldn't leave the house the first few weeks after my baby was born because I looked so dumpy in all the other saggy, baggy nursing bras. I ordered one of these, it fit, and I ordered two more. If you have huge breasts (but aren't otherwise plus size - I've noticed a lot of bras only come in the crazy-big cups if you're like a 48 around), this is the bra to buy. As cliched as it sounds, I got my life back.

Man, Anita should make me a paid spokesperson.....

I've tried all kinds of nursing bras. I've been nursing my daughter for 17 months now, and I nursed my son as well. Because I've been nursing for so long, I know what I like and don't like. I want a bra that looks like a NORMAL BRA, not one with huge ugly straps that scream "NURSING BRA"!

Here's what I don't like: First of all, please be aware that this is a LACE bra, so your nipples WILL show/stick out. Fortunately, I still wear nursing pads, so it doesn't matter to me. Secondly, I bought a 34C, and when it came, it says it fits cup sizes C through F?! And you can tell, too. There's a little extra material in the cup. Also, the cups are a bit hard to fold down, as with most underwires, but for seasoned nursers, this won't be a problem (this might be annoying to those of you first-timers, especially in the first few months when your milk is on its own schedule).

That being said, it offers a LOT of support, and it's one of my two favorites.

All these great reviews are spot on! I bought 4 nursing bras in various styles/price ranges when my first baby was born 3 years ago. We have a second baby now and this is still the only nursing bra I can stand wearing. One gave me torpedo-boob (ala 1950s), one is virtually impossible to open, and the 3rd made me look like I had 4 boobs (you know what I'm talking about). This bra definitely comes the closest to looking and feeling like a normal bra and it looks great under clothes. Better yet, this is the ONLY one that I can open **and** close with one hand. It is absolutely worth the extra $$ given the quality.

I did a lot of online research before purchasing this bra. I also own Anita 5035, a non-underwire Benson bra, and several sleep bras and tanktops. By far, this is the most supportive bra that is true to size and very comfortable. I like the natural shaping-- there is no padding (God only knows that as a nursing mother we don't need larger size breasts!) The underwire provides support with nice seperation-- and it is very comfortable-- even more so than the non-underwire bras I own!

The neckline is nice-- it doesn't go up too high-- you can wear rounded neck t-shirts and v-necks without worrying if this will show.

Also, I learned that many stores do not carry a 32" band-- and the sales people told me that 34" was my size (not true)-- so the moral of the story is-- don't be pressured into buying the wrong size at a retail store only because they don't have yours!! Get measured professionally-- I trust dept stores like Nordstrom. (they don't have a big selection of nursing bras-- much better selection on Amazon)