Selecting the right bra size is essential for your comfort. Bravado's unique size system accommodates changes in your breasts, both during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Keep the following in mind:

• During pregnancy, most women will increase one full size or more in both the cup and the rib band (i.e. from a 36C - 38D).
• Between 48 and 72 hours after birth, your breasts will increase at least one full cup size or more (i.e. from a D to a full DD or more), while your rib cage will gradually start shrinking back to your pre-pregnancy size (i.e. from a 38 to a 36).
• Our bras come in 4 rib band sizes and 3 cup styles, each with specific support features. Because your breasts will change size throughout your pregnancy, and even during the day when you are nursing, all of the sizes overlap.
  

• What size rib band did I wear before I got pregnant? Did it fit well?
• How many months pregnant am I? If you are using the bra for pregnancy, your ribs will expand as the pregnancy progresses. For nursing, your ribs will likely quickly reduce in size after giving birth.
• How high am I carrying (i.e. Is the baby tucked right up under your ribs, expanding your rib cage)?
• How much weight has my body put on during pregnancy?
• Is my current bra on the tightest or loosest hook? You may need more room in the rib-band - your body may have "graduated" into the next band size.

• Compared to the end of my pregnancy, has my rib cage reduced in size? You may need a tighter band.

• What size bra did I wear before I got pregnant? Did it fit well?
• Would that bra fit me now (in my pregnancy)?
• If not, do I need more room in the cup?

• What size bra did I wear at the end of pregnancy?
• Did it fit well or was I making do?
• Would that bra fit me comfortably now, all day - and still leave room for a breast pad?
• Do I need more room in the cup?

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To help you find the proper size of The Supreme Nursing Bra, use our simple 2-step measurement guide.

Step 1: Find your band size. Measure your chest wearing your regular, unpadded bra. Place the measuring tape around your chest and under your arms. Hold the tape measure snugly, but not too tightly, and level to the floor. Stand up straight and breathe normally. This measurement is your band size. Since band sizes come only in even numbers, round up an odd measurement. For example, if the band measurement is 39 inches, then round up to 40 inches.

Step 2: Find your cup size. Still wearing your bra, bring the tape measure around the fullest part of your breasts, right over the nipples. Make sure the tape measure is level around your body and don’t pull it too tight. Subtract this measurement from the band size number. The difference, in inches, between the band size number and the bust measurement will determine your cup size, as shown in our chart below. So if the band measurement is 40 and bust measurement is 45, the difference is 5 inches, which means your cup size is E and your bra size is 40E.

Supreme cup sizes
The difference in inches between your band size and your bust measurement will determine your cup size.

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Tips for a great-fitting bra

• Position is everything. Be sure you have positioned the cups correctly to contain your breasts and that the band is level in the front and back before judging the fit of the bra. Also check the shoulder straps. The straps should have just enough tension to hold the bra on the shoulders; they should not be providing support. If there are any red marks on your shoulders, then your straps are too tight. Be sure not to tighten the shoulder straps to compensate for an incorrect band size or ill-fitting cups. For example, if you are wearing a 42E, try a 42F.

• Middle of the Row. The bra should fit comfortably when fastened on the middle row of hooks.

• Are your breasts bulging out? A well-fitted bra covers the entire breast – the cups should be deep enough to completely support the breast and breast pads, so that no breast tissue slips or bulges out. If your breast is bulging out, try a bigger cup size in the same band size. For example, if you’re wearing a 36F, try a 36G.

• Can you pinch out material from the cup? Then the cup size is too big. Go down one cup size. For example, if you are wearing a 40G, try a 40F. Some slight puckering along the seam is normal and upon wearing will ease out as the bra cups naturally shape themselves to your breasts.

• How is the bottom band? It should fit snugly while not putting any pressure on lower breast tissue. To test the band size, run your finger underneath the band. Your finger should glide smoothly. If you find that your finger moves too easily, try a smaller band size. For example, if you are wearing a 38G, try a 36G. If your finger is “caught” by the band, try a larger band size. For example, if you are wearing a 36E, try a 38E.

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