Underwire nursing bras - New Moms

Teresa · 12-11-2006, 05:06 PM

I have been exclusively breastfeeding for 4 months now and I'm tired of my big ol' droopy boobies

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

Laurie119 · 12-11-2006, 05:08 PM

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.

Teresa · 12-11-2006, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Laurie119

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.

Thanks, so much!! I think it's time to do some shopping

brea~mama2zay · 12-11-2006, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Laurie119

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.

Heather · 12-12-2006, 12:49 PM

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

A_BU'swife · 12-12-2006, 01:13 PM

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

Cherrish · 12-12-2006, 06:38 PM

I never wore anything but underwire....I just refused to let my breasts go that far south.

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.

Sunshyne · 12-12-2006, 06:52 PM

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!

Heather · 12-12-2006, 07:23 PM

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

amandalaine · 12-12-2006, 09:20 PM

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!

12-11-2006, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teresa MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC Posts: 10,475 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 13% Longevity: 63%	Underwire nursing bras I have been exclusively breastfeeding for 4 months now and I'm tired of my big ol' droopy boobies 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 __________________ Feeling Scentsual? Check out http://www.scentsy.com/tjheath for some of the hottest new scents and warmers!

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Laurie119 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,851 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 24% Longevity: 97%	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. __________________ Don't let the little things bug you, so what if he wants to go out with his friends for a couple of hours, or ** around on the computer, at least he's with you. So what if there's socks on the floor or the toilet seat is left up, at least he was there --Me Love is like a booger. You keep picking at it until you get it, then wonder what to do with it.** --Unknown

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Cherrish Mom: a better version of the old me Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,007 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 60%	I never wore anything but underwire....I just refused to let my breasts go that far south. 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. __________________

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Sunshyne Smile...It's contagious! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 23,752 Classifieds: (23) Activity: 80% Longevity: 67%	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! __________________ I'm on Vacation!

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amandalaine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7,605 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 4% Longevity: 67%	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! __________________ http://amandalaine.blogspot.com/ Amanda's Stampin' Up! Store

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12-12-2006, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Heather Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: My little house on the prairie Posts: 18,581 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 38% Longevity: 66%	I only ever wore underwire nursing bras. I never had any problems

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A_BU'swife Proud Seabee wife! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,540 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 21% Longevity: 56%	Im having problems finding a brand I like....any recommendations?

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Heather Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: My little house on the prairie Posts: 18,581 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 38% Longevity: 66%	the ones target sells is all is ever bought. The ones in the box/pouch thing.