How to Measure Your Bra Size
Every mom's breasts react differently to pregnancy and lactation. Some moms experience no changes in their cup sizes while others grow 3-4 cup sizes. We at Bosom Buds have put together a general guide to make the purchasing of your maternity bra less confusing.
Purchase your nursing bra at least 8 months into your pregnancy. The size of your breasts at this time should be as close to what size they'll be 2 months post-partum. 3 months after giving birth, your milk supply should be somewhat regular. This would be a good time to measure yourself again to see if you need to change your bras to accommodate size changes. When purchasing your Bosom Buds, make sure to check on the sizing of each bra.
Steps to the right fit:
- If the number is even, add 4 (four) inches. If you measured 32 inches, your band size is 36.
- If the number is odd, add 5 (five) inches. If you measured 33 inches, your band size is 38.
2. Measure the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level) while wearing a well-fitted, non-padded bra. Round off to the nearest whole number.
- 38 in (band measurement) - 36 in (bust measurement) = 2 in
- Your cup size is B. Your bra size is 38B.
Difference (in inches) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Cup Size | A | B | C | D | E |