I have been exclusively breastfeeding for 4 months now and I'm tired of my big ol' droopy boobies :blush I've read the underwire bras are bad for your milk supply but I really need some support, here! Have any of you that have nursed or are nursing experienced any major issues with your milk supply being lowered because of wearing an underwire bra?

TIA

I don't see an issue with them as long as they fit properly. Milk is produced within the milk ducts, which are in the breast tissue itself. A properly fitting underwire will rest under the breast tissue, and not squeeze the breast.

I don't see an issue with them as long as they fit properly. Milk is produced within the milk ducts, which are in the breast tissue itself. A properly fitting underwire will rest under the breast tissue, and not squeeze the breast.


:yahoo :yahoo Thanks, so much!! I think it's time to do some shopping ;)

I don't see an issue with them as long as they fit properly. Milk is produced within the milk ducts, which are in the breast tissue itself. A properly fitting underwire will rest under the breast tissue, and not squeeze the breast.


True! I started wearing underwires when Z was about 3 months old, and I never had any problems, in fact he nursed until he was 14 months, so I still had a decent supply. :)

I only ever wore underwire nursing bras. I never had any problems

Im having problems finding a brand I like....any recommendations?

I never wore anything but underwire....I just refused to let my breasts go that far south. :lol
Underwire is fine as long as it fits right....if its too tight, it can cause blocked milk ducts, and you don't want those....they hurt like a mofo.

I actually did have problems with underwire bras and the amount of breastmilk I was producing. I hate not having underwire so I totally know how your feeling!

the ones target sells is all is ever bought. The ones in the box/pouch thing.

I bought one Friday from Motherhood Maternity and also got a bra extender in case it gets tight once the milk actually comes. It seemed comfy when I put it on, and they're pretty inexpensive!

I couldnt wear them...I got masitis TWICE...that was so painful it was almost unbearable!!!

you know I was just reading a thing on nursing from my baby's Dr...and it says in there no underwire too....so weird.

Been wearing them for 3 months now and never had a problem with my supply.

Walmart sells underwire nursing bras that have removeable underwires. They are super comfy too :thumbsup

Been wearing them for 3 months now and never had a problem with my supply.

Walmart sells underwire nursing bras that have removeable underwires. They are super comfy too :thumbsup

:hi Hi Michelle! How are you guys doing? How is Sylas?

:hi Hi Michelle! How are you guys doing? How is Sylas?

:hi doing good. he's getting big. An awesome baby too :thumbsup

:hi doing good. he's getting big. An awesome baby too :thumbsup

That is awesome! How is Anya & Timmy? Brendan asked about Anya while I was in CA.

Timmy's as white as ghost (im trying to tan him up right now :giggle)
Anya's 8 going on 20 :rolleyes

How are your hoodlums? :teehee

How are your hoodlums? :teehee

They are doing good! But I think next year we are going to forgo all holidays. I swear for the past week or so that everyone has been getting so hyped up over Christmas, they have been awful...especially Ashlynn. I've had to get onto them both more in the past 2 weeks than I had in a year's time. :duh :vent

Wanna trade? :lmao

The lactation consultant I had actually said no one should wear underwire, said it was bad for long periods of time - having said that, uh, I only wear underwire, can't stand the feeling of non-support.

I did have a really good nursing bra that was not underwire, it was made by Medela. There were 2 different styles, one was more like a sports bra and the other was more like a regular bra. Kind of pricey but they felt great! I got mine at Target online, but I'm sure they are sold at lots of other places.