Breastfeeding and Bras.

[LisaJ1986]

My sister gave me instructions when breastfeeding not to wear underwired bras. So i never have. I miss them so much.
But yesterday i was shopping in Peterborough and i went into H & M as i know they sell the nursing strappy tops. Well i came across some really pretty nursing bras. I picked them up and realised they were underwired!!! Now was i given false info or do i steer clear of them? I'm dying to get into some nice bras, and lift my sagging boobs a bit!

 

[Zodiac]

Hmmm dunno - Sorry.

I know it was inadvisable to wear underwired bras when pregnant, so that it didn't hurt baby, but not sure why you wouldn't be able to wear underwired once you've sprogged

 

[zebrastripes]

always thought you weren'tr mant to wear underwired because they could potentially cut off milk flow/cause a blocked duct etc

I really don't know, maybe they aren't as harsh underwires or somethign?

 

[LisaJ1986]

I was stood there ages and made OH compare them. There is no difference. Except the clips at the top!
I didn't buy any just incase it was just a money making thing!

 

[charlie84]

Ooh i dont know hun, but i would be interested in whether you can or not. I do miss my pretty underwired bras

 

[BabyMagic]

I remember reading something similar to what Zebrastripes said...

I wouldn't personally wear underwired bra (even though I miss them too)

 

[kalia]

Zebrastripes is right, it's so that the pressure doesn't block a duct - especially beside your armpit where the underwire ends. Si it's saggy tits for us until the milk dries up and we can prop our boobies back up again Seriously though, the difference in profile is immense! I miss underwire

 

[clarey]

Ooh I got all hopeful for a secnd there...I miss the scafolding too And WHY are nursing bras so blimmin boring??? And also wHY is near impossible to find a back size smaller than 34? sorry lol, rant over

 

[LisaJ1986]

I was so hoping i was given incorrect info! Lol. Never mind. Will have to make do for a few more months!

 

[kellysomer]

Good news is you can wear an underwired bras while pregnant or breastfeeding. My best friend does it for a job and the reason that they say not to is because supposedly 'the pressure can block a milk duct and cause mastitis' in reality a correctly fitting bra does not cause pressure at the side under the arm pit, these problems are only caused when the bra is not fitted correctly. I have underwired maternity bras and they are way better.

Dont even get me started on nursing bras, trying to find a 30/32 G or H is impossible.

 

[beanie]

I have worn underwird bras through feeding both Seren and Cally. I love my girls and would sacrifice anyhting for them but a girl has her limits Seriously though, I make sure they fit well, and I have had no problems with them

 

[NickyB]

Incidentally, you can buy maternity bras that do have underwire, the wire is softer or something, these could be similar. I wish I could blimmin' find some though, I hate not having it.

 

[LisaJ1986]

Thank you so much!!! Shall get myself measured properly and get a couple!

 

[muppetmummy]

My HV said underwired is fine as long as it fits properly

 

[abcd1234]

I've been wearing underwire all through pregnancy and BFing and i dont have a problem with milk.

I usually wear some underwired maternity bra's from vertabaudet (sp ) they come as a 2 pack one white one black and although they arnt quite the support im used to they're actually ok and i have some shape, they're also really easy to feed with and are probably a little too loose on my back.

I also must admit to wearing some la senza underwired bras, they're the 3 way ones and i unhook the strap before a feed and pull the front down, not quite as comfy but great if you're out and about and require a little more umph.