Note: The information on this page is for Leading Lady bras only.

When do I buy a nursing bra? Nursing bras should be purchased toward the end of your last trimester to insure the best possible fit.

Why do Most of your nursing bras have hook and eye drop cups instead of the easy-open plastic clasps that used to be so popular? Most women prefer the adjustability of the three-step drop cup. Once accustomed to it, it's easy and convenient to use and assures a good fit for proper support and comfort as the breasts fill and empty during nursing.  

I noticed that some of the nursing bra styles have straps that adjust only in back.Why are they made this way?   The drop-cup feature on nursing bras requires the use of some type of fastener to release the cup. The use of additional "hardware" at the top of the bra cup would be bulky and inconvenient.

Can I wear an underwire bra if I'm pregnant or nursing? Proper fit is the most important factor to consider whether you prefer underwire or softcup styling.Underwire styles currently account for about one-half of all the maternity/nursing bra sales.

How do I determine my size? Fit clinics offerd by bra manufacturers show that 85% of all women are currently wearing the wrong size bra. Because our bodies are constantly changing, it is important to recognize that factors such aging, diet, health, pregnancy and breastfeeding can dramaticlly change your required size. To determine your size, follow these instructions:

1. Measure snug (but not tight) around your ribcage directly below your bustline. Add 5" if this measurement is less than 33". Add 3" if the measurement is 33" or more. Round up to the nearest whole number. The resulting figure is your band size.

2. While wearing a bra, measure loosly around the fullist part of your bustline. From this number , deduct your calculated band size. Each 1" difference equals one cup size.

3. Because each of us is built differently, you may find that you need one cup size larger than what your measurements suggest.

Why does the bra that I purchased just a few weeks ago no longer fit like it did when new? Proper laundering is essential. Some bras can contain as many as 30 different pieces in its construction. If the bra is not properly laundered, you may find that all the fabric parts have shrunk in different directions, which would dramatically affect the way the bra fits. To launder use mild detergent in warm water . No chlorine bleach. Hand or machine wash. Line dry.