Can I wear an underwire bra while weaning?

Lisa Frank

It's probably not the greatest idea, eh? Today is my first day of no pumping and nursing, and while I ache a bit, I'm not in too much pain....Yet. I've been gradually weaning her over the last week or so. Is it stupid to wear an underwire bra during this time?? I kind of want to ditch the nursing bras for many reasons.

I don't want to "bind" my breasts (aka wear a sports bra) because Kellymom says that's a bad idea, but underwire? Thoughts, please.

Lisa102304

I think as long as it is a well-fitting bra it would be fine. Meaning it fits under your breast and not on top of any of it, including around the sides. If it is too small I think you run the risk of the wire sitting on and pressing on a milk duct - upping risk of clogged duct.

FWIW, I wear underwire nursing bras when I go out in public and have had no problems. My boobs need to be contained in public, lol.

jodyrm

Lisa102304:

FWIW, I wear underwire nursing bras when I go out in public and have had no problems. My boobs need to be contained in public, lol.

This for me too. I mean honestly, BFing boobs are out of control. 

fluffybuns

Lisa102304:

I think as long as it is a well-fitting bra it would be fine. Meaning it fits under your breast and not on top of any of it, including around the sides. If it is too small I think you run the risk of the wire sitting on and pressing on a milk duct - upping risk of clogged duct.

FWIW, I wear underwire nursing bras when I go out in public and have had no problems. My boobs need to be contained in public, lol.

I agree with this! 

NothingLikeBarbie

I must be slow, but I didn't know we are not supposed to wear sports bras or underwire nursing bras? Because that's literally all I wear....my boobs are so heavy that the regular nursing bras don't support them enough.

Lisa102304

NothingLikeBarbie:

I must be slow, but I didn't know we are not supposed to wear sports bras or underwire nursing bras? Because that's literally all I wear....my boobs are so heavy that the regular nursing bras don't support them enough.

Sports bras worn all day can be restricting on milk production because they are binding and tight. Underwire bras, if not fit correctly, can cause clogged ducts. The worry with underwire is that the wire can press on a duct, inhibiting milk flow and backing up in the duct. Clogged ducts hurt and can impact supply.

That said, with DD1 I wore underwire bras for 7 months (while EPing) - and I had no supply issues. With this baby, I wear underwire bras when I go out in public, and either nursing tanks or soft nursing bras while at home.

NothingLikeBarbie

Lisa102304:

NothingLikeBarbie:

I must be slow, but I didn't know we are not supposed to wear sports bras or underwire nursing bras? Because that's literally all I wear....my boobs are so heavy that the regular nursing bras don't support them enough.

Sports bras worn all day can be restricting on milk production because they are binding and tight. Underwire bras, if not fit correctly, can cause clogged ducts. The worry with underwire is that the wire can press on a duct, inhibiting milk flow and backing up in the duct. Clogged ducts hurt and can impact supply.

That said, with DD1 I wore underwire bras for 7 months (while EPing) - and I had no supply issues. With this baby, I wear underwire bras when I go out in public, and either nursing tanks or soft nursing bras while at home.

Oh, okay thanks! Do you have any recs for a good underwire nursing bra?

Temp38995750004016

I have some underwire nursing bras that suck...but I got a Multiway Bra from VS with convertible straps and it works like a nursing bra.  You just unhook the strap and pull the cup down like a regular nursing bra.

The one I have is like this: https://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265498977950&c=Page&cid=1305797375056&pagename=vsdWrapper

I'm throwing away all my others and just buying some more of these.  Much sexier & more comfortable!