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I have a couple friends who blame underwire for plugged ducts that resulted in mastitis, so I've avoided underwire so far.

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

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.

I had one but I stopped using it because it hurt my boobs. I also heard that it can cause clogged ducts.

Just uncomfortable, especially in the beginning.

its the only thing i could wear. so i hope they are okay.

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.

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!)