underwired bra ok when bf?

[mama2leah]

hiya
just wondering if under wired bras are ok? im so sick of these nasty unsexy nursing bras from mothercare

I found one very uncomfortable and quickly had to resort back to the unsexy ones even now, 2 years after breastfeeding, I cannot wear an underwired bra

There are lots of other stores which stock nursing bras, including Marks and Spencer; Tesco; Bravissimo; Debenhams (and most other larger department stores).

I am surprised you haven't found anything you like in Mothercare. I give talks on breastfeeding to health and social care students and one of my 'props' is a very sexy black (with pink hearts) and white lace bra which is styled similar to underwire bras - purchased in Mothercare.

Good luck finding something you like

apparently the pressure from the wires can lead to blocked ducts - which can lead to mastitis, so i wouldn't risk it. Have you tried the company Hot Milk? They dont do humongous sizes so no good for me, but a friend raves about them.

Apparently it's ok as long as the wires aren't pressing on the ducts - ie are completely away from the soft tissue and stop before they come up above your ribs. Which means making sure it fits exactly - is it worth trying on a few, and then stopping f it starts causing problems?

erm.. why the italics Dread? I was just relaying what i had been told on me BF Helper course.

I've noticed in the US that nursing bras seem to have underwiring, although I was always advised against in the UK.

I've worn underwired bras plenty while feeding my babies but wore a bra that was too tight and gave myself a blocked duct for the first time recently so be careful to at least make sure they fit properly.

Sorry pooter - italics was because I've been told this but haven't tried it myself. No offence intended.

S'ok - was feeling delicate this morning

Treated myself to some Anita underwired bras here

And very nice they are too!

Couldn't find any in mothercare that supported me properly, but these are great. Have had one blocked duct so far (in 4 months), but then I had a few last time as well and only had non underwired bras. I think a good fit is everything as Carmen says.

I've been wearing under wired bras for 11months whilst feeding and never had a problem.

I've been wearing underwired nursing bras since about 6 months in but I decided to try them as I've never had any trouble with mastitis or blocked ducts

I said that then got a blocked duct for the first time, 9 months into feeding dc3!

Cleared up fairy quickly with lots of heat, but not pleasant.