Nursing bras- when to get fitted

I’m 34wks, is it too soon to get fitted for a bra? When is everyone planning to do this?

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I’m really not sure when is best because I was under the impression they change constantly 😕 I’ve been buying crop top style or ones that are sizes as S,M,L instead. I noticed hotmilk do bra sized ones but they have loads of adjustment on them so you don’t need to be too exact with the sizing

I’m planning to go to M&S for a fitting this week… 35/36 weeks. Will report back

Bravissimo recommend either 2 weeks before or after due date.
I went this week though at 32 weeks as running our of bras and wasn’t going to buy non nursing ones at this stage.
I got a stretchy material one with good coverage. I then went to M&S and found their bras awful in comparison to Bravissimo.

I went into M&S at 35 weeks and they said it was too early. They recommend no more than 2 weeks before. I bought a couple of crop top ones anyway as I have bad PGP and sciatic nerve pain that is really affecting my mobility (am now on crutches) so not sure I will really feel like heading to the shops at 38 weeks.

My friend went just before labour but none of them fitted. She had to send her partner to buy new ones after baby was born. I bought some soft stretchy sports style ones in larger sizes so hoping one or two will fit and if needed my husband will go bra shopping after delivery 😅

I messaged Bravisamo and they said anytime after 36weeks I am hoping to go this week or next week to get fitted so will be 36/37

Im nearly 37 weeks and mine are still slightly growing x I've gone up 3 sizes since pre pregnancy x and you need to remember you'll go down at somepoint after pregnancy x

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