The Bravado Supreme Nursing Bra feels good all day long, no matter how long that day stretches. And, as we know, that’s the supreme test of a truly excellent bra. It’s super comfortable and has incredible support – supremely important factors in making breastfeeding enjoyable and rewarding.
If you normally love an underwire bra, you will love the shape and lift The Supreme gives – all without constricting wire. The Supreme Nursing Bra never lets you down – in any way! If you don't need all of the support of a Bravado Supreme bra then check out the Bravado Original bra.
Bravado Supreme Bra Information by Topic:
Features
Colors
Size Chart & Sizing Tips
Care Instructions
Bravado Bra Testimonials
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Bravado Supreme Bra
 Winner of Fit Pregnancy’s
Editors’ Choice Award
for Best Products of the
Year 2005 |
Bravado Supreme Nursing Bra Features
The Bravado Supreme bra is an excellent bra for the fuller breasted nursing mother. Here are some of the key features:
- Lightweight, delicately embossed fabric is strong yet silky to the touch - clothing glides over it
- Unique soft cup design totally supports breasts with no constricting underwire to ensure on-going good breast health
- Wide cushioned straps (except on 34E/F and 36 E/F) comfortably distribute weight without digging into shoulders
- Nursing clips are easy to open and close
- Pretty key-hole detail opens with nursing clip to provide full access to breast for easier feeding
- Back band closure, with 4 adjusting rows of hooks and eyes (3 sets on 34 E/F and 36 E/F), maintains support and adjusts for comfort.
Colors
Butterscotch |
White Vanilla |
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Size Chart & Sizing Tips
Being fuller-breasted pre-pregnancy already required a lot of searching to find a bra that both feels good and looks good too. With the added fullness that lactation brings on, it’s a must to choose the right-fitting bra with superb support and comfort and that helps you breastfeed with confidence and maintain good breast health.
During pregnancy, most women will increase one full size or more in both the cup and rib band (i.e. from 38D – 40E (DD)). Between 48 and 72 hours after birth, your breasts will increase at least one full cup size or more (i.e. from an E to an F or more), while your rib cage will gradually start shrinking back to your pre-pregnancy size.
To help you find the proper size of The Supreme Nursing Bra, use our simple 2-step measurement guide. If you do not need this much support then please check out the Bravado Original Nursing Bra.
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.
5 inches |
E (DD) |
6 inches |
F (DDD) |
7 inches |
G |
8 inches |
H |
Sizing tips:
- 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.
Care Instructions
Caring for a Bravado bra is easy. Machine wash using ordinary detergent. Line dry.
Bravado Bra Testimonials
“God Bless Canada – those Maple-Leaf-Heads
make the best maternity bra in the world.”
— Baby Bargains Book, USA
“It offers a fabulous fit! Not only
does it give you support up front, but throughout your back
as well. The spandex allows for consistent support all the
way around. This is beneficial to every nursing mom. The
variety of colors and patterns is such a welcome relief
from the standard white that you often see out there.”
— Anne P. Mark, BSN, RN, IBCLC
“I never thought I would send fan
mail for a nursing bra, but I love my Bravado bras!! I have
recommended them to several people… I would like to
go on wearing them even after my daughter weans. Thanks
for a great product!”
— (e-mail)
“Oh Bravado, you have saved me from those standard
nursing bras! I love these. I am forever yours.”
— Santa Monica, CA
“Thankyouthankyouthankyou for designing this
wonderful bra! I was deliriously happy to discover Bravado
nursing bras! They’re comfortable, pretty, let my
skin breathe, are easy to get in & out of with one hand
and best of all, give me the support I need without all
those wires and armor plating!”
— North Grafton, ME
“Tremendous product you have! I wouldn’t
even consider purchasing another brand of maternity/nursing
bra!”
— Racine, WI
“I love it! I’m going to tell everyone
about your company.”
— Spanaway, WA
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