Welcome to the next installment of Maternity Monday! Today I’m tackling bras. Yes, you most definitely need some new bras when you are pregnant, as your breasts are going to grow a bit! The majority of your growth actually happens in your first trimester, so even before you might need maternity tops and pants, you probably are going to be shopping for new bras.
When I was pregnant the first time, I got some very practical advice about buying bigger bras. Since I was planning to breastfeed once I had the baby, it was recommend that I just go ahead and purchase some nursing bras, and it would be fine to also wear them during my pregnancy. Sounded smart to me. I always appreciate an opportunity make a purchase last as long as possible.
And then I went nursing bra shopping. At which point I gasped in horror, and if I recall correctly, actually cried. I’m not a bra snob by any stretch, and even by the time I was expecting my first, I was beyond the stage of my life where underwear could be cute at any cost (meaning that it was ridiculous to try to wear in public…you know what I’m talking about). I valued comfort and functionality. But oh my lord. When I saw “maternity” bras, I could not believe the degree of ugly that was waiting for me. It blew me away. I also found that the nursing bras looked strange under my clothes, what with all those extra hooks and with fabric that wasn’t all sewn together in one unit. It was awful, and I decided that I’d just fork over more money to get non-nursing bras for pregnancy, and I’d wear those horrible contraptions not a moment before I had to once Darah was born.
Did anyone else have a similar experience to me? I’m curious!
This time around, I’m a bit more savvy. I know that there are other options, and I was determined to find some nursing bras that wouldn’t want to make me gag at the site of them. Not only did I find that, but I also found some maternity and nursing bras that are downright GORGEOUS. No, really! Check this out!
Can you even believe that the model is wearing a nursing bra???? She totally is! And, ladies, it gets even better….the bra is designed to beautifully support those of us who have fuller busts WITHOUT UNDERWIRE. Say what???!!! Yes! I swear it!I will not keep this company a secret from you one minute longer. They are called Cake Lingerie, and they are revolutionizing the world of maternity underwear (check out the New York Times article on them!). Thank goodness! I was sent the set above, which is called Cheesecake (cute, right?!). I was nervous about it. I mean, come on…I think we’ve all gotten our hopes up over wireless bras before, only to be quickly reminded that gravity wins and we need some extra support up there. But we also know that when you are pregnant, and ESPECIALLY when you are nursing, the last thing you need is a wire digging into you. This bra really and truly gives you the support you need. It is so comfortable.It is also so unbelievably beautiful. Pregnancy is such a vulnerable time, and in my experience, it can be a real challenge to feel pretty as you watch your belly expand and your body take an overall different shape. It adds insult to injury to have to wear a bulky, awkward nursing bra on top of it all. Cake Lingerie has an entire line of exquisite pieces that you will swoon over, and that will make you feel as lovely as you really are!This bra is also a nursing bra, so it will come in handy after the baby is born. But it doesn’t wear the way most nursing bras wear. You cannot tell that you are wearing a nursing bra. The hooks are discreet! This is the first nursing bra I have ever owned that I don’t worry about wearing out in public.My only wish for this bra would be that it had a way to add some extra lining to it. Perhaps something removable since I can see where it would be in the way once you started nursing. I do prefer my bras to have some light padding, just for modesty. But other than that, this bra is a home run, all the way.
And don’t get me started on the joy of having matching underwear to go with it. The set is so pretty and makes me feel so feminine and just beautiful. It’s a great feeling to have, especially right now!
So, if you are expecting or thinking about getting pregnant, now I can give the same practical advice that others gave to me. Go ahead and buy your nursing bras now to wear during pregnancy. But head straight to Cake Lingerie to make your purchases. You won’t regret it for a moment, and you’ll never have to even contemplate wearing those awful maternity bras that they sell everywhere else!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a Cheesecake bra and panty set from Cake Lingerie! SQUEAL!!!!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Quanda says
I like the Coconut Ice Plunge Bra
Breanne says
I like the Plum Pudding Bra
Jules L says
Turkish Delight Plunge Bra
Dena Mullins says
I love the strawberry shortcake bra!
Angela Winesburg says
Turkish Delight Plunge Bra, thanks
Kerrie Mayans says
I like the strawberry shortcake one.
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Brittney House says
I love the coconut ice plunge bra
Helena says
Strawberry Shortcake!
Sarah Walker says
I like the Licorice Bra
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Natasha H says
Turkish Delight!
Laura says
Frosted almond bra!
deanna says
like: french vanilla
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Ashley says
I’ve always liked the Blueberry print.
Pamela James says
the toffe latte
Callie M. says
Toffee Latte!
Rachel D. says
I like the Coconut Ice Plunge
Marci J says
coconut ice bra
Ann Parker says
frosted almond bra. very cute
Madeline says
The plum pudding bra is gorgeous!!
meredith says
i love the Frosted Almond Bra & Brief Set
Jenn says
Licorice looks gorgeous!!
Kalani says
Loved the French Vanilla Bean Bra!!!
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Susan Chester says
I love gorgeous Velvet Delight.
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Blue Cheesecake Bra is gorgeous
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Amy Carlson says
I love the toffee bra.
amy v says
‘coconut ice’ bra!
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Heather M says
Blue Cheesecake
Ames says
Blue Berry Torte Feeding Camisole – so cute!!
Leah Baird says
Licorice would be my pick. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com
Tracy says
I like the Toffee Latte bra, it is seamless, so very practical!
Mary Rebekah says
Licorice Bra is gorgeous! 🙂
Meagan Fischer says
I ♥♥♥ the Turkish Delight bra!
Tara says
I love the Coconut Ice!
Belinda says
Love the velvet delight!
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Dee says
I am 6 months pregnant and DEFINITELY don’t feel “sexy”! 🙂 I like the frosted almond!
Lauren says
The Licorice is so cute. Ur, I mean, sexy 😀
Jessica says
I would also love the Coconut Ice Plunge Bra
Rebekah says
I like the Toffee Bra
amy birnstill says
Dark toffee! So cute!
Tiffany W. says
I love the Strawberry Shortcake!
kimberly says
The plum pudding is gorgeous!!
Jessica Eaton Ledford says
I love the Licorice bra!! Adorable!!!
amy pugmire says
i love the licorice bra.
Christyn Mckenna says
It was really hard to pic just one but i love the Coconut Ice Plunge Bra
Courtney says
I love the toffee ice – super pretty!
Sunnie says
I like the french vanilla set.
sherri crawford says
i like coconut ice
Adrienne says
I love the toffee latte!
Heidi Daily says
I also love the coconut ice!!
jodi zimmerman says
I love the turkish delight!! Way better then Target or Motherhood Maternity!
Lindsey says
Oh these are adorable! I love the Cheesecake… and now I want to go EAT cheesecake too, at 6 am because I just typed the word. Thanks, Tiffany! 😉
Sarah Hull says
I love the French Vanilla Bra!
Michele P. says
the coconut ice!
Shannon Baas says
apple crumble torte.
sarah davis says
i also like the Toffee Latte Bra
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Pam says
I like the Plum Pudding one too.
Katrina says
I also like the toffee one!
The Knapps says
I would love the Licorice bra…so cute!