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[quote=Anonymous]1.	For those who did EBF, how many bras and nursing tanks did you have? 
I started with a few tanks and sleep bras.  After the first 3 months I just switched back to regular bras and push the cup aside.
2.	Did you have different bras for night time and for during the day? 
Yes.  Sleep bras or nursing tanks for nighttime.
3.	For the moms with a larger chest (pre-pregnant in the 36E range), how much bigger did you get? Thus far I have been able to stick with most of the bras I was using before getting pregnant but they aren’t breastfeeding ones so I will get new ones. 
I'm not a large chested woman, but I was surprised to find that my breast size decreased a lot after the first 3 months - smaller than pre-pregnancy.  I would wait to buy nursing bras.  I bought a few one size up from my regular bra size and had to get rid of them because they were way too big.
4.	What brands work best for that size and will I have to order them online? 
I got all mine at Target. 
7.	Anything important I am not asking that I should know? 
Definitely use the breastfeeding support group at VHC or the Breastfeeding Center on K Street.  Hearing other moms share their challenges will be helpful.  My baby and I have had no issues with breastfeeding (no latch problems, no undersupply/oversupply, no thrush, no vasospasms, no inverted or flat nipples, no mastitis, no bleeding cracked nipples, no nipple confusion, etc.) and learning to breastfeed has been the hardest thing I have ever done.  The first 3 weeks were incredibly painful and confusing, then we got the hang of it.  Be prepared for it to be difficult.  My baby is almost 6 months now and I'm so glad I stuck with it.  It's totally easy and comfortable now.  Good luck![/quote]

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