https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:11:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104758 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:09:15 +0000 heffalump 104758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think bras with underwire are a no no for comfort. I never wear them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104753 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:07:41 +0000 Rock n Roll 104753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used underwire during the day if I was leaving the house because otherwise there is just not enough support. Like, I'm might as well not wear a bra if it doesn't have underwire. Which is fine for loafing around the house, but if I'm in public, I try not to be a saggy boob. :)</p> <p>I didn't get mastitis at all breastfeeding my daughter for 15 months. I got plugged ducts a couple of times, but I think everyone does at least once or twice. I just massaged while the baby ate and they went away. So, my anecdotal evidence was underwire nursing bras are fine (and for someone who needs the support, freaking awesome!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104521 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:35:38 +0000 katmmad 104521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree - gotta get the right size! I've been wearing my Anita underwires for 7 months and only had plugged ducts in the beginning when I was wearing a few (non-underwire) that were a teeny bit too small for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104479 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:22 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 104479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>its the only thing i could wear. so i hope they are okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104456 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:28:54 +0000 cupcakemama 104456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found the underwire too uncomfortable so didn't go back to underwired until I weaned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104441 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:10:40 +0000 Mrs. Bicycle 104441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just uncomfortable, especially in the beginning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104427 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:55:05 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 104427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also think this would be more of a risk the first 2-3 months when milk supply is still regulating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104423 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:49:45 +0000 His Barista 104423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one but I stopped using it because it hurt my boobs. I also heard that it can cause clogged ducts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104396 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:54:09 +0000 pelikila 104396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @MegWag:, it is fine as long as they are truly the correct fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104372 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:09:10 +0000 Sweet T 104372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife said they are fine as long as you are wearing the correct size. I always bought mine at motherhood and would be measured for the. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104370 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:06:33 +0000 MegWag 104370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are fine as long as they fit properly, but most women are wearing the wrong size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104364 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:57:42 +0000 kokobee 104364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i heard something about underwire causing plugged ducts. i asked the SA at motherhood maternity when i purchased mine and she said it's usually because people wear the wrong size (too tight). i don't know if that's true but i wear mine everyday and never had a problem. i like the support... don't want to end up with saggy boobies later :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104327 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:13:37 +0000 lemondrop 104327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate underwires to begin with. But mastitis/plugged ducts are not fates that I dare to tempt. I accidentally bought a nursing bra with underwires, so I cut a tiny slit on one side of each cup and pulled them out. Now I wear the bra more often :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104312 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:57:47 +0000 owlmom 104312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a couple friends who blame underwire for plugged ducts that resulted in mastitis, so I've avoided underwire so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104310 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:52:52 +0000 autumnlove 104310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not sure but I wore one last week and it hurt when I got engorged! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bras-with-underwire#post-104308 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:50:27 +0000 chopsuey 104308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are bras with underwire no nos for breastfeeding?<br /> I have 2 nursing bras--one has wire and one doesn't. </p> <p>Does it really make a difference? </p>