Pregnant or breastfeeding, your body is going to change.
So, it’s key to be supported at every stage and stay comfortable in a well-fitted bra
Our bras are designed to grow with you.
So as your body and bust changes, your Mumba Bra responds with total comfort and flexibility. Meaning that you can wear it from any stage of your pregnancy right through to nursing.
We know what you’re thinking… “How is that possible?” Well the Mumba Bra is made from luxuriously soft, advance 4-way stretch and supportive fabric. So that they are extremely flexible in expanding with your bump, but sturdy enough to give you support when you need it most.
MUMBA SEAMLESS BRA SIZE CHART
Take a look at our size chart below to find your size
Not sure of your size – see further below for how to measure yourself
MUMBA BRA – FITTING ROOM GUIDE
If you’re pregnant, between 6 weeks — 5 months. Your bra should fit on the tightest or the middle hook at the back. This will give you space to grow into your Mumba Bra.
If you’re pregnant, between 5 months — 9 months. Your bra should fit on the middle or the loosest hook. Because your rib cage has expanded to accommodate your baby. After your baby is born, you’ll be able to tighten your Mumba Bra and continue to wear.
If you’re already breastfeeding, buy your Mumba Bra to fit your current bra size e.g. 34 C.
OUR STRETCHY CUPS CAN HANDLE THE VARYING CHANGES IN YOUR BREAST SIZE
How to measure yourself for a nursing bra?
You’ll need to determine two things – your rib band and cup size. Only two measurements!
Step 1
Determine your band size (i.e. 32, 34, 36, 38, etc). To do this, measure yourself around by bringing the measuring tape around your rib cage underneath the bust line, making sure the tape measure is flat and straight across your back. Pull the tape nice and tight (remember that a bra will stretch, but a tape measure doesn’t). If you measure between two numbers for example 34.6 inches, then round off to the next whole number example 35 to get your band size.
Now refer to the chart below to determine your band size
Step 2
Now find your cup size by measuring across the fullest part of your bust (this time the tape measure doesn’t have to be tight). Measure your bust at its fullest part; make sure that the tape measure is even across the front and back and not twisted. Again, round off to the next whole number.
STEP 3
All you need to do now is to take away the rib band measurement from the cup size measurement. Each number or inch represents one letter. Refer to the table below.
For example, if your rib band is 32 inches and your cup measurement is 34 inches; 34-32 = 2, 2 equates to a B cup
(1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, 5=DD, 6=E, 7=F… ). So, your recommended nursing bra size is a 32B
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Using our Mumba Clasp, with its unique two hook design, provides you with a simple tool to track which side you last breastfed from. Created with number and colour indicators, we put you in control to choose how you’d like to use it.
Full Breast/Empty Breast (Colour) Method
Allow one hook (the black hook or the higher hook) on each clasp to signify a FULL BREAST and the other hook (the non-coloured or lower hook) to remind you that you’ve fed and emptied your breast, EMPTY BREAST.
For example, once you’ve finished feeding, close your bra on the lower hook (empty breast). Then move the hook on the other breast to the higher hook.
When you start your start your next feed, you’ll know which is the fuller breast to start feeding from next.
NUMBER METHOD
When feeding, always choose the LOWER NUMBER of the two hooks. Then close on the following number to the opposite hook.
For example, if the hooks are on numbers 1 and 2, you would choose number 1 to feed and close on number 3 when finished.
NOTE: When the hooks are on numbers 1 and 4, choose NUMBER 4, as this is the only time the lower number does not apply. These hooks are coloured to alert you.
It’s a well-known fact, that when breastfeeding, you regularly forget which side to feed your baby from next. With a newborn feeding up to 12-15 times a day.
The Mumba Bras unique design solves this problem by incorporating the Mumba Clasp Reminder. A simple but effect feature as a solution onto your nursing bra.
This means no need for breastfeeding bracelets, mobile apps or safety pins to track which side you last fed from! Your Mumba bra is always close to you, ready to offer support when you need it.
All our bras incorporate a modesty panel. Because we understand that many mums feel self-conscious and exposed when feeding in pubic with traditional nursing bras. Our Modesty provides the ultimate solution to breastfeeding discreetly in public without the need for breastfeeding covers or specialist breastfeeding clothing.
As natural as breastfeeding is, not all babies take to it immediately. It’s a skill that they, like you will need to learn. Additionally, it isn’t always easy to keep your baby’s attention whilst breastfeeding, as your baby grows, they can become easily distracted.
Baby’s vision is the least developed sense at birth, because baby’s retina is not fully developed. Therefore, a newborns retina can only detect large contrasts between light and dark, or black and white.
Numerous studies have shown that babies not only prefer to look at high contrast graphics, but that such images like black and white graphics can:
- Calm babies
- Focus babies attention
- Increase babies attention span
Our black and white BabyFocus sensory print has been specifically designed and perfectly placed to capture your babies attention, helping to soothe and relax them at each feed.
Furthermore, visual stimulation is very important for a newborns development. Our BabyFocus print stimulate these senses during feeding; helping your babies’ brain to thrive.
We hope you find this helpful.
If there’s something that you’re still unsure about then email us on info@mumba-disigns.com
If you’re currently pregnant and in the first trimester of your pregnancy, your breasts are likely feel tender and swollen. Your old bras may fit you, but if you’re experiencing a tingling sensation your old bras may feel uncomfortable against your skin. You can begin wearing your Mumba Bra at this stage. Choose a Mumba Bra size that caters for the bra size you’re currently wearing, and you want to be able to close your bra on the tightest hooks at this stage of your pregnancy.
If you’re in second or third trimester, most of your growth at this stage is around your rib cage, this is because your body is expanding to make room for your baby to grow. Some women will also see their cup increase by one or two sizes too. If you’re buying your maternity bra at this stage, you can go ahead and choose the bra size you used to wear. The reason for this is because you’re only larger around your rib cage because of your baby bump. But from around 38 weeks your baby will drop down getting ready for birth, so you’ll feel some small release in your bras around your rib cage and furthermore after your baby is born. Therefore your bra should fit comfortably on the loosest setting around your rib-cage at this stage, to allow you to tighten it once your baby is born.
Many pregnant women experience breast changes, but plenty of others don’t – and that’s normal too. Some women’s breasts simply don’t change much during pregnancy; however, you will notice changes when your milk comes in after your baby is born! So, choose a Mumba Bra that accommodates your current bra size. The stretch and the flexibility in our bras, have already considered the changes in your breast size.
Measure yourself and follow the size guide to choose the size of the bras that you are wearing now. Our stretchy fabric will allow for any fluctuations during breastfeeding.
The Mumba Bra has been designed to grow with you throughout your pregnancy. It’s advance fabric composition, makes it extremely comfortable to wear, that you won’t want to take it off! But just in case you have to, we advise that you buy a minimum of two, so that you have to wear and one in the wash for tomorrow!
