bras without wire

[sweetsugardumplin']

I can't remember when you stop wearing underwire bras.........who has the answer ?

[firstchild]

i stopped wearing them at about 18 weeks as it got really uncomfortable. id wear them on the odd occasion (if im wearing a top that needs it). But the last 2-3 weeks i have been wearing underwire as they have become comfortable again. Weird!

[JESH]

I've been wearing them right through. No probs

[pippi]

hey there,

Im actully a bra fitter and have been for 2 1/2 years, so i might have an answer! In training we are told ideally from 6-8 weeks you should get fitted for a maternity bra or non underwire. Or when u start growing out of your normal ones. Most people are so sore they are desperate to get out of them-well the weman i fit anyway!

The reason u shouldnt wear underwire during pregnancy or breastfeeding is because the wire can dig in and damage milk ducts and developping ducts. This can later lead to mastitis or problems feeding. I hope this helps, sorry if it sounds abit 'know it all' !

[Hokey Pokey]

I was told 4 months is the best time to start. I changed at 5 months though.

[niesl_bug]

My boobs exploded and I got fitted for one at 6 weeks and haven't look back (now at 23 weeks). I think the sooner the better

[Snuffys Mum]

I wore underwire all the way through. I hated every single maternity bra I tried (and there were a lot). I was professionally fitted at two different places and still never found one that I could actually wear all day. So I just wore my normal bras.

[JorBai]

I wore underwire all the way through too. Altho I had maternity bras to change to after birth which didnt get much use. Hopefully they will get some more use this bub

[GraceUnhearing]

When should I be fitted?

The right time to be fitted for a maternity bra varies from woman to woman and there is no right time for everyone. The breast begins to prepare for lactation quite early in pregnancy and some women will outgrow their usual bra size earlier than others. Generally speaking, most of the changes to the breast have occurred by around four months (16 weeks gestation) and this is a good time to be fitted, if you haven't needed to earlier.



A correctly fitted bra gives you comfort and support, so it is a good idea to be professionally fitted. This is a free service. You will be fitted for the size you are at the time, as maternity bras have your changing needs incorporated into their design. It is not necessary to buy a bra you will grow into - indeed too big can be as bad as too small!

Is it true I can't wear an underwire?

Many women prefer underwire fashion bras and are confused when told these are not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. The reason for this is, once again, your changing breast shape. When breastfeeding, the breasts can increase and decrease in size during the day, as milk is produced and removed. Retained fluid in late pregnancy can also cause the breast to swell. Although only a slight change in size is occurring, a rigid underwire may put pressure on the breast when it is fuller. Such pressure can lead to blocked milk ducts or mastitis and it is for this reason inflexible underwire bras are not recommended. However, there are now nursing bras available that have a flexible plastic support, similar to an underwire, designed to flex and change position with your changing shape. These are less likely to cause problems.

that comes fro the Australian breast feeding website
HTH

kellie

[Feral]

Thanks for the info Kellie, I will also check out the website.