Tender Breasts

[ClaireWat]

I'm about 5-6 weeks pregnant, my breasts are very tender but in particular the left is heavier & more painful then the right. Is this normal? I read about support bras which could help this? Would anyone recommend a bra & where to buy this? Thanks in advance! ☺️

[mc15]

I'm about 5 weeks too and having the same problem. So I'm interested in your post to see what information you get. X

[1stbabycharles]

I'm nearly 8weeks and have exactly the same, although weirdly not every day. I went to Asda and got a non-wired comfort bra for bed, works a treat.

[ClaireWat in reply to 1stbabycharles]

Thanks 1stbabycharles, I'll have a look! And mc15, good & comforting to know I'm not the only one experiencing this!

[Muchiya]

Hey I'm also 5w5days same situation tender breast but right one more heavy and painful plz recommend good n easy. Bra if anyone know

[dairyfan]

Hi,

I didn't have your experience during pregnancy but I did have a lot of pain when my milk came in a few days after giving birth, by then I had a maternity bra which I found at 38 wks pregnant and which I have used ever since as it is so comfortable and accommodates changing size through breastfeeding, it is the bravado model found here johnlewis.com/bravado-seaml...

Oddly John Lewis only has one review but when I bought it there were tens of reviews that were overall excellent. I didn't like it the first time I tried it as I didn't like the shaping of the cups under clothing but after re-reading the reviews and not finding anything else remotely as comfortable I tried it again and found that the removable cup inserts can be adjusted in position which improves the shaping - I've been so happy with this bra for comfort and appearance that I am still wearing it 2.5 years later even though I am now back to my pre-pregnancy bra fit, and I found I haven't had to change size as it is adjustable as well as a stretchy material. I bought an M and I am a 34B/32C going up to an E a week before birth and then increased slightly more after I guess but I never got measured as the bra accommodated all the changes!

This site also sells this bra and has more reviews, but I was able to try it on in my local John Lewis - not sure if they all stock this but you can phone them to check or perhaps it can be ordered and returned if not suitable?

figleaves.com/uk/bravado-th...

Hope you find something soon that helps.

Best wishes,

Ruth

[ClaireWat in reply to dairyfan]

Hi Ruth, thank you so much for all the information you've shared! All very detailed! I'll check both links you sent me! Can't believe you went up to an E cup as I'm a 32C also! Thanks again, your help is really appreciated!