How to Measure your Pregnancy and Nursing Bras

31-32 weeks pregnant, Baby/parents, Prenatal

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When and how do you measure your chest? During pregnancy and then when breastfeeding, your thoracic cage expands and your morphology changes. In this capsule I show you how to measure your chest so that your bra fits properly.

To help you make the right choice, please consult the conversion table below. It applies for bras sold by my partner Medela:

Tableau conversion taille soutien-gorge

To learn more, watch these videos:

Read these articles:

Choosing the Right Breastfeeding Bra (French only)
Breast Engorgement During Breastfeeding
Starting Breastfeeding

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