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Milky Way Clothes
The table below are a general guide to the products that are manufactured by Milky Way. Measure around the fullest circumference of your bust.
Small - Bust up to 36"
Medium - Bust up to 38"
Large - Bust up to 40"
X-Large - Bust up to 43"
XX-Large - Bust up to 44"
All Other Clothes
Please see the description, or options on each indiviual item for size information.
Bras
Maternity Bras
It is important to take care of your breasts during pregnancy. They will get bigger and heavier and, as your breasts have only ligaments and no muscles, they could be stretched if they are not properly supported. Most expectant mothers experience growing breasts well before a growing tummy and many outgrow their fashion bras early in pregnancy. There are no hard and fast rules but generally it is time to consider buying a maternity bra as soon as your fashion bra begins to feel uncomfortable. Wearing a well designed maternity bra is the best way to support your breasts and preserve your shape. Due to the increased weight and tenderness of your breasts it should incorporate all of the following features.
Support
Wider straps, sides and underbust band. Firm elastic straps to eliminate 'bounce' and give you the extra support you need.
Coverage
More fabric over breast area. This will provide increased comfort as your breasts become more sensitive.
Adjustability
A minimum of 4 rows of back eyes will allow your bra to grow with you.
Nursing Bras
Unlike maternity bras, it is possible to buy your nursing bras too early. If you are planning to breastfeed, the best time to buy your nursing bras is during your last month of pregnancy. Don't forget that you will need to buy two or three bras. A well designed nursing bra has all the features of a maternity bra - support, coverage, adjustability and comfort - plus
Access
The cups should open easily allowing easy access for breast feeding. The opening should never constrict or squeeze as this can lead to blocked ducts or mastitis.
Support
When one cup is open for feeding, the other should continue to provide comfortable support.
Sleep Bras
Sleep bras are designed to increase your comfort at night. They do not have adjusters as these can be uncomfortable when lying down. As they are made from soft fabrics they cannot give the full support of a maternity or nursing bra. There are two main reasons why you may wish to buy a sleep bra Your breasts may leak during the last few weeks of pregnancy or while you are breast feeding. Wearing a sleep bra allows you to insert breast pads to absorb excess milk at nighttime. If you are not accustomed to the additional weight of your breasts you may find you relax and sleep better in a sleep bra.
Fitting and Measurement
Make sure that the cups fit snugly and smoothly covering most of the breast with no overflow at the top The centre seam should lay comfortably against the breastbone Early in your pregnancy ensure that your bra fastens on the first row of eyes, to leave plenty of room for further ribcage expansion Late in your pregnancy fasten your bra on to one of the last rows of eyes, to allow for the imminent reduction in your ribcage size