So am I just never going to wear a “normal bra” again until I’m done?

[cuteness20]

Pre baby I ONLY wore underwires with no padding,like this, that’s the most comfortable for me and my favorite type of bra.

Even now that I’m a D cup, that’s all I would prefer to wear. But it makes breastfeeding real challenging in most outfits. I’m also scared of getting a clog due to the underwire, is that even a real thing? I hate a padded bra; However, I have looked EVERYWHERE and cannot find one like this that’s nursing friendly (they would JUST need to add a clip! That’s it!)

so i wear these (which are amazing btw) but aesthetically they don’t lift the girls. Which btw I never needed before and I’m mourning the loss of perky boobs. They are functional but as I said, don’t do much for the girls.

So anyway I’m wondering, is this just life now? Saggy T’s and function over fashion? Until I’m done breastfeeding at least? Or have y’all found the secret mecca that holds my dream bra? Or am I missing something? Or are we all just quietly sagging with granny bras under our shirts?

 

[robberbaron85]

@cuteness20 Nordstrom will alter any bra to make it nursing friendly and so will many higher end lingerie boutiques. The one closest to me only charges $10 to add the clips.

 

[katrina2017]

@robberbaron85 WHOA pro tip right here! I had no idea

 

[timmckinney]

@robberbaron85 What is this magic? How is this my third kid and you’re just telling me now? I know where I’m headed this week!

 

[simancia]

@robberbaron85 Do you have to buy the bra from them or can I use my old... bras... from before I had giant boobs....

Nvm

 

[tribmartyr]

@robberbaron85 Will they remove the underwire too? I've heard that can lead to clogged ducts because the duct network spreads past the breast.

 

[sandramartin01]

@robberbaron85 Definitely alter bras that make you feel supported! Also I was told to try to do unpadded bras as they hold up better to the constant up and down needs of nursing versus padded.

 

[kikip]

@robberbaron85 Wait, what?! I have had 4 kids and currently nursing my younger (and last) and never heard of this!! This is upsetting since my younger almost 18 months old now, so there is no reason to even do this now.

 

[cuteness20]

@robberbaron85 Have you done it? I’m scared. Do I provide my own clip?

 

[robberbaron85]

@cuteness20 I haven’t done it at Nordstrom but I’ve heard it from several people. You do have to purchase a bra there for their service.

 

[jamesdoeith]

@robberbaron85 This!

 

[faithfull_fella]

@cuteness20 We’re all quietly sagging lmao

 

[hopingforhope]

@cuteness20 Cake Maternity makes some fancy nursing bras with underwire, lace, etc. that may be what you’re looking for?

 

[visavisavis]

@hopingforhope I second this recommendation! Plenty of underwire options

 

[briangx1]

@hopingforhope I second Cake!

 

[jaenalyn]

@hopingforhope I actually hated my cake lace pumping bra. Lace was very scratchy and the flange hole would scratch on those pump sensitive nips. The ick.

 

[gnewsbob]

@hopingforhope I third this recommendation! They go up to very large cups too

 

[sirsteve]

@hopingforhope my cake maternity bra. Best nursing bra ever.

 

[cambogiaz]

@hopingforhope Same with the brand hot milk!

 

[mjm13]

@cuteness20 https://www.amazon.ca/Elomi-Womens-...ocphy=9001183&hvtargid=pla-909493725730&psc=1

This is the most comfortable nursing bra I own and it's exactly what you're talking about. Underwire with no padding. The "Elomi Molly"