Looking for a new bra with specific criteria...any ideas?

alsier · May 2015

Hi guys,

I have this wicked itchy rash, which my doctor thinks is yeast, between my breasts. I'm using a cream on it but it is not going away. Since my current bras are pushing my boobs together and keeping my cleavage sweaty (which we know yeast loves), I'd love to find a bra that keeps my boobs SEPARATE. Does anyone know of a bra brand that keeps boobs apart from one another? Right now I'm using Bravado nursing bras, but they just aren't cutting it. I'd like something without underwire and that I can nurse in. Would appreciate any ideas!

kherman14 · May 2015

Did you try any bras from Motherhood or Target or Walmart? I love my sports bra from Walmart...I have to have tank top on!

alsier · May 2015

I haven't, but I'll check them out. Thanks, @kherman14 !

trytry38ever · May 2015

Sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable I would try to find one made out of mostly cotton if you cannot fine ones made with 100%. diapers.com has a few. You can also type in cotton bras in google and some will pop up. I would also not get underwire and go braless whenever you can.

britneythebridexo · May 2015

I used to know about this awesome bra that'd push them up and separate them but I completely forgot what company makes them. Ugh

NotISaidtheCat · May 2015

I second trying a cotton bra and also checking out Target's selection of nursing bras, but I would also recommend applying tea tree oil to the affected area as it is highly effective against yeast and bacteria. Lavender essential oil is another option and it has the bonus of smelling fabulous

js10082011 · May 2015

I just put baby powder underneath them...nice and dry with no rash and I smell good

MrsWiggleWaggle · May 2015

I have giant breasts....like so big that other breasts are pulled into their gravitational pull and orbit around them...so I had to educate myself early.
Unless it's a sports bra or something that doesn't have 2 cups, no bra should ever squish boobs together unless you are going to a club and you want your cleavage to look that way. So it sounds like your bras don't fit to me.

Find a specially shop, even if it's a drive or a trip at least once to get properly measured. Not like the mall but a place with old ladies who have no sense of embarrassment. Usually these stores specialize in hard sizes like having a huge cup size and a small band or a small cup and a big band. Often they are pricy but the bras are usually top quality. Mine last for 5-7 years when I care for them. They will teach you what to look for. Then go online. I got my underwire and non-underwire nursing bras from barenessecities.com. They have a great return policy so i ordered a few and just sent back the ones that didn't work. No questions asked no need to talk to customer service. It was great!

klkonwi · May 2015

Please no baby powder. It will cause more yeast to grow. Cotton or some other fabric that breathes is the way to go. I have giant breasts and wear sports bras a lot...... But I got fitted at motherhood and they had a lot of soft cotton ones....

dezpez07 · May 2015

Yes be careful with the powder. I had the same problem and tried powder and it ended up just getting really dried out and my skin started peeling which then caused it to burn and itch even more! There is a bra from motherhood and I think the style is Reese. It's kind of like a sports bra but keeps the boobs separate and there is no wire! Good luck and I hope you find some relief soon!

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pixieprincss · May 2015

For my anatomy,that isn't possible. But, I do--like others have mentioned--stick in a piece of fabric between them.

Cuij · May 2015

I wear the Bliss bras by Bravado in a size 36 H/I and do not have any issues. I did have this exact issue at the beginning of my pregnancy when my breasts grew and I hadn't yet bought bigger bras. I think the issue here may be proper sizing. I went to a specialty shop to get sized, then went home and ordered online.
I too cannot wear sports bras no matter the style for this reason.

I struggled with thrush my whole breastfeeding relationship with my first born. Let your breasts air out as much as possible, do not eat too much sugar as it feeds yeast, take some probiotics daily, and don't wear the same bra over and over as yeast will stay in your bra and prevent getting better.

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