Wacoal Singapore nursing bras are non-wired, full-coverage bras with a front snap opening that releases the cup one side at a time, so you can feed one-handed. They are made in soft mixed-cotton fabric and cover the whole journey — pre-natal, after childbirth and through nursing. Sizes run bands 75 to 85 in cups C to DD, plus a maternity sports bra.
Buy late in pregnancy rather than early, and take the band that fits on the loosest hook — you will need to tighten it as your ribcage settles after the birth.
Sizing, fit and common questions
When should I buy a nursing bra?
From about the third trimester. Two things change your size: the ribcage expands during pregnancy, which changes the band, and the bust changes again when your milk comes in, which changes the cup. Buying at the start of pregnancy almost always means buying twice.
How do I get the size right?
- Band on the loosest hook. It should feel firm but comfortable there, leaving two tighter hooks in reserve for when the ribcage narrows again.
- Cup with room. A cup that fits exactly in the third trimester will be tight once feeding starts. A little room is correct here, unlike an everyday bra.
- Full coverage. Wacoal's nursing bras are cut for coverage rather than shape, which is what makes the drop-down cup work.
The measuring method is the same as any bra — see the measuring guide and the size chart.
Why are nursing bras non-wired?
Because breast shape changes daily while feeding, and a wire is a fixed shape. A wire that fitted last week can press into a different place this week, and pressure on a filled breast is the last thing you want. Wacoal's nursing bras use a supportive non-wired construction instead.
Frequently asked questions
When should I buy a nursing bra?
From about the third trimester. Your ribcage expands during pregnancy and the bust changes again once your milk comes in, so buying too early usually means the band no longer fits when you need it.
What size nursing bra should I buy?
Measure late in pregnancy and take the band that fits comfortably on the loosest hook, so there is room to tighten later as the ribcage settles. Wacoal nursing bras run bands 75 to 85 in cups C to DD.
Are nursing bras wired?
Wacoal's nursing bras are non-wired, with full coverage and soft mixed-cotton fabric. Non-wired is the usual recommendation while feeding, because a wire that no longer matches a changing breast shape can press on milk ducts.
How does a nursing bra open?
With a front snap clip on the strap, so the cup drops down one side at a time and can be opened with one hand while holding the baby.
How many nursing bras do I need?
At least three, so one is on, one is in the wash and one is spare. Feeding means more frequent washing than usual.
Can I wear a nursing bra during pregnancy?
Yes. Wacoal's nursing bras are designed for the pre-natal term as well as after childbirth and through the nursing period, so one bra covers all three stages.
