My Cups Runneth Over

      Not only is your belly expanding; your breasts will change size and shape regularly throughout your next nine months.  Every mom-to-be’s body is different; however, most find that their pre-pregnancy bras become too tight and fail to provide enough support and coverage as their pregnancy progresses.  Arm yourself with your measurements before you look for that perfect maternity bra. A general rule of thumb to remember is that a maternity bra should fit on the tightest hook when you purchase it; that way you can loosen it to accommodate your growing breast size. 

     If you’re like me, however, and you find that your cup size has remained essentially the same, but your normal bra is fitting a bit snug around your chest as your belly starts to get wider, a bra back extender may become your new best friend. Bra back extenders, such as these from Motherhood Maternity,  http://www.motherhood.com/ can  help you to continue to comfortably wear your pre-pregnancy bra longer before you have to take the step of purchasing a maternity bra.  Working in tandem with a 2 or 3 hooked bra, an extender can allow you to increase your bra size between 1 1/4” to 3 ¼”. An added bonus is that it will help you transition back into your normal size once your little one arrives!