ONE of the first signs of pregnancy is an increase in breast size, therefore bras are all-important to a mum-to-be.

Breasts are usually tender at this stage and so a good support can be a welcome relief.

To avoid trekking round stores, try Mother Nature, a fabulous maternity and breastfeeding mail order service.

It will send you a brochure full of the best known bras in black, white, ivory, candy pink, floral and even leopard print.

What's more, they do sizes up to 46L.

Elaine, whose baby is due in September, says: "Because I' m expecting my second child I'm finding it so much harder to go out and shop for maternity clothes.

It's too much hassle changing to try on bras with a toddler in tow.

It was great to discover mail order and this company has an easy guide to what size you need in the front of its catalogue.

I was really pleased to find a floral print bra and also chose a sleep bra as my breasts are just as heavy and painful at night."

Mother Nature also supplies natural remedies for avoiding stretch marks and to keep you calm.

Calendula products are available for after-birth care to soothe any cuts or stitches.

Tel/Fax: 0161-485-7359, or click on to its website on www.mothernaturebras.co.uk