Bra Fitting Auckland

Yes we do offer Auckland maternity bra fittings.

Our new marketing campaign focusses on the fact that we offer a maternity bra fitting service from our Studio Shop in Auckland.

You just need to make an appointment to have a bra fitting, then you can come over. We operate this business from a Studio at our home. You will receive a personal and private appointment with Frances for a bra fitting. Eftpos is available.

There used to be a lady "Molly" in West Auckland that did maternity bra fittings. But now you can also visit Frances in Auckland for a maternity bra fitting - and you might just come away with a gorgeous, pretty, and sexy maternity bra style that you will LOVE! We carry the HOTmilk range of nursing lingerie.




Or if you are not in Auckland, there is a comprehensive bra fitting guide on our website. The sizes we carry are small cup size up to plus size maternity G cups.

Go to our Breastmates website to see more information here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/lingerie.htm

Maternity Bra Measuring

So on our Breastmates breastfeeding website, we have a page dedicated to showing you how to measure yourself for a maternity bra. It also shows you how to convert bra sizes been EU FR UK US NZ and AU categories.

We also have some bra fitting trouble shooting tips that you can use.

But now we also have a video to show you how to measure. So just do what it shows you on the video - and then take your measurements to our sizing chart page here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/hotmilk_bra_sizing_guide.html

Then you can order Hotmilk Lingerie online!

A little information on bra fitting

Maternity Bra Fitting:

In bra fitting, the numbers (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20) refer to your body size and will usually be the same as the normal clothing size that you wear. The letters (A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G) refer to your breast size. A lot of people think that a 12D and a 16D will have the same size cup and just a different body size band. It is important to note that as the Body Band size increases, the cup size decreases in proportion.

So if you need to go up a Body Band Size, then you need to go down a cup size in order for the cup to have the same fit.

For example, a lady finds that a bra size 12E the band is too tight. Solution: she needs to try a 14 Body Band size. In order to have the same size cup, she will need to drop a cup size to a D. She will need to try a 14D.

Another lady finds that a size 16E is too large and she wants a smaller Band Size. She drops a Body Band size down to 14, and increases cup size to F in order to fit the cup. She will need to try a 14F.

View our HOTmilk Lingerie Size Guide - you can measure yourself at home and order your bra online: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/hotmilk_bra_sizing_guide.html

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Bras - Fitting

It is important to wear a maternity bra during pregnancy, to ensure correct development of milk ducts and glands. Underwire bras can impede this. Plus pregnant mothers may find that they are more comfortable anyway, rather than wearing underwire bras, as their rib cage is expanding and belly swells during pregnancy, standard bras can get uncomfortable. So many woman purchase a maternity bra to wear throughout their pregnancy.

For nursing, the best time to have a maternity breastfeeding bra fitted is around 36 to 38 weeks.
There are online bra size calculators that show you how to measure yourself and work out your bra size. Different brands of bras have different sizings, so use the guide suggested.

Bras purchased during the last weeks of pregnancy should have enough room both in the cup and around the ribcage to allow for slightly larger breasts when the milk flow comes in. Though the amount of "breast size increase" does vary between women, we can't just make a general suggestion to go up X cup sizes. A bra that is too tight, either around the ribs or in the cup, can cause a plugged milk duct or breast infection.

Breastfeeding bras have a drop down clip, which you can open with one hand (while holding the baby with the other hand). You will also need to purchase washable breast pads or disposable nursing pads or the new style of Lily Padz which fit inside your bra and absorb the milk that may leak from the nipples between feedings.

We have a large variety of maternity lingerie available on our specialty breastfeeding site. Our most popular items are the Hotmilk Lingerie which have four different bra styles each season.



Our current season has a gorgeous black and white lacy bra style with matching knickers, a simple white breast feeding bra with floral pattern, a gorgeous pink lacy tshirt moulded cup style nursing bra, and a stunning blue satin moulded cup feeding bra.

These bras are available in sizes 10B to 18G which provides great selection for fuller cup sizes. These are really sexy maternity bras to ensure that you feel like a Yummy Mummy!

You will most likely need to wear a bra 24 hours a day, so for a comfortable sleeping bra we suggested the Rocket Bra by Womama. This is super comfortable to sleep in. There is also the Glamourmom Nursing Singlet which has a built in shelf bra, also comfortable for night time wear.