Did not buy for maternity use, but for everyday comfort. However, it is not supportive at all for my DD breasts. The elastic pops up onto the lower part of my breasts &, then, they begin to come under the bra so I might as well not be wearing a bra. Perhaps it works for smaller cups, but with the fabric so flimsy I wonder even about that. For breast feeding, it seems a wonderful concept (rather than hooks & other fasteners), i.e., just a quick push-aside of the cup ...