This has been frequently shared, especially with authoritative lactation organizations like LLL. Generally speaking, it may be best to avoid underwire bras at least in the first 2-3 weeks postpartum and ideally for the first 2-3 months to be safe. However, more recent research suggests that this isn’t necessarily the case, and that you want to avoid bras that are too tight or don’t fit correctly — not the underwire.

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The Simple Wishes Adjustable Hands-Free Pumping Bra makes the experience more tolerable, thanks to the built-in cutouts in the cups that are designed to hold most major breast pump brands.

1. Overall best maternity bra: Panache Sophie Nursing Bra

The Latched Multi-Way Nursing Sports Bra has a really soft, smooth feel and comes in a modern, monochrome design.

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The Motherhood Maternity Seamless Clip Down Nursing Bra gives you good support and a smooth silhouette (it’s seamless!). This full-coverage bra is designed with stretchy nylon and Spandex to accommodate size fluctuations. I did get some nice ones from Cake Maternity."(Advice from Mumsnet user Tryingtobehelpfulmama) Our verdict Keep these other factors in mind as you select the right nursing bra for your needs: Enhanced supportThe design is simple but solid – it’s essentially a good T-shirt bra with moulded cups (with a similar feel to the Bravado Body Silk, though not quite as lush and soft) and a lace trim. The nursing clips worked well, it was easy to breastfeed in and the cotton lining inside the cups means it feels really comfy on the breast, with no irritation. From around 18/19 weeks, I started wearing maternity clothes because mine were getting too tight and I didn’t want to stretch them."- Mumsnet user BeingATwatItsABingThing. It certainly looks and feels the part, too. The bright shades and contrast piping are kind to the eye and our testers said the bra felt strong and supportive.

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In every scenario they needed to stand up to the rigours of everyday life while pregnant and breastfeeding. Plus, they needed to be comfortable and look good too. We’ve put together a short buyer’s guide to maternity bras, with expert advice from the NCT, breastfeeding support organisation La Leche League, and Tracey-Jane Hughes, founder of BraLady. What is a maternity bra? When your little one is hungry and crying, the last thing you want to do is fumble with complicated closures. Most nursing bras feature one of two ways to easily nurse your child. Snap front styles allow you to unsnap the front panel of your bra from either the shoulder strap or the center front band and feature foldable cups. Enhanced support: It’s not uncommon for your breasts to grow larger during pregnancy and stay fuller while nursing. So, we looked at bras that can provide sufficient support. Your cup size will likely go up by one or two cups in the first trimester, and sometimes more later on. Your rib cage expands later in pregnancy and will often increase by two to four sizes. Are underwired bras safe to wear during pregnancy and breastfeeding?Our testers felt the sizing was on the generous side. The bra comes in varying band sizes (32-40) with an extender that allows you to expand the band as your rib cage grows during pregnancy. You can then make it smaller after pregnancy, which will extend the bra's shelf life considerably. After your bump, your breasts are the things that change most during pregnancy. And, once your baby arrives (particularly if you choose to breastfeed) it may well feel like they've taken on a life of their own! Finding the best maternity bra is incredibly important to help support your changing breasts during pregnancy as well as keep you as comfortable as possible after birth and make feeding easier if you decide to breastfeed. The only major way the bra disappointed was in the washing of it – the fabric bobbled after the first wash (it needs to be machine-washed on a cool, gentle cycle) and looked a bit too well-loved after a few.