Weird I know!
But their size have fluctuated so much and I'm still undecided as to whether breastfeeding will be right for me so I need to be prepared for all eventualities.
Further to reviewing the Cantaloop Nursing Tank Top a couple of weeks back, I was kind sent a Cantaloop Nursing Bra to test out, in anticipation of my hospital bag packing!
Here are my thoughts....
First and foremost, I have to say that my favourite aspect of the Cantaloop range is the way they have size brackets as opposed to individual bra/cup sizes. So, the fact you can generalise your size to cover a more broad range is a mega bonus for me.
As I say, the fluctuation of a pregnant woman's chest is unreal and just after giving birth to Carson, 6 years ago, I remember my breasts going rock hard and super round - I hadn't planned for that at all so having had poor fitting bra's in those first few days was just painfully uncomfortable.
I won't be making the same mistake again let me tell you - the sizing brackets will be perfect in helping me out with this!
I personally feel that the cups alone offer little in the way of actual support so the shoulders bear the brunt of the breasts weight.
Being size 18/20 with a large chest to begin with, my size luckily comes complete with shoulder support straps too.
You can see by the pictures that they certainly make a difference in terms of any 'cutting in' goes.
Essentially this bra is exactly what the nursing tank top offers, but without the bump covering! The drop cup, no seams, the simple one handed release.
It's super comfortable and comes in 4 different colours - white, beige, light rose and black. I have reviewed the black and can safely say that there are no irritating fluffy bits at the end of the day as it is a fast drying and breathable bra.
This bra was recently awarded the bronze award by Prima Baby & Pregnancy so I'm not alone in thinking that this is something worth having, and at circa £24 per bra from Boots (See here to buy online!), or Central Medical Supplies Ltd (See here to view entire range) they're not overly expensive compared to their competitors either.
I would recommend this bra whether for maternity wear, due to the convenient sizing scale, or for nursing due to its comfort and easy, one handed, access for practical breast feeding.
Courtesy of Cantaloop, I have one of these lovely bra's to offer to one of my readers, thank you Cantaloop!
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i like this wide bra straps looks like a proper support, i always have pains with by bra
ReplyDeleteVictoria mylittlelblog@gmail.com
This sounds absolutely fab. I really struggled with bra's during and just after my second pregnancy
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great giveaway, sadly I don't think its my style x
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ReplyDeleteThey look really comfy - which is so important when your establishing feeding
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ReplyDeleteI love that the cups expand as your breasts expand and that the shoulder straps and the shoulder strap pads give you awesome support, I also love that it has qhick, one handed release for breastfeeding too.
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ReplyDeleteYour first line made me chuckle! I find pregnancy makes me thing a lot more about my boobs than at any other time! Last time I went from a 32D up to a 36E when pregnant, and then a 36G while breastfeeding. My boobs seem to want to take over the world! The wider straps do seem great on this as it can get pretty nasty having shoulder straps digging in! Great review and nice to read! :) xx
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ReplyDeleteHaving canteloupes myself, I know all to well the red, raw shoulder pain!
That is it comfortable without digging in bits but also provides support.
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The wide straps!
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the wide straps seem so comfy!
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