Comments on: Nummies Nursing Bras: No Letdown Here!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:33:17 +0000

Ugh; the model they use is thin, but they only actually carry one cup size in 32? And it’s a B? Really?

I’m a 32E. Us skinny breastfeeding moms get left out in the cold with stuff like this I’ve found so many beautiful nursing bras that just didn’t come anywhere near my size. It’s disappointing.

By: jess

jess — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:53:49 +0000

I wish the pretty bras came in the larger (or odder) sizes.
i am a 34G, and was relegated to one medela underwire style or some really ugly or uncomfortable bras.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:20 +0000

Sometimes the problem with underwire is that the bra isn’t fitted properly. If it’s not, the underwire can cut into your breast tissue, which isn’t fun at all.

Those bras look cute though. Much nicer than any nursing bras I have!

By: Lorus

Lorus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:34:46 +0000

Some women end up with clogged ducts while using underwire and others don’t. I decided to steer clear of them since breastfeeding in itself was difficult enough and I didn’t need clogged ducts to make things worse.

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:43:25 +0000

Thanks for the explanations.

By: stormdan

stormdan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:19:00 +0000

I know that many women use underwire while nursing with no problem, however it does cause a problem for many. I guess I should just say be careful, not avoid at all costs. I wish I had avoided though.

Underwire causes plugged ducts by pressing on the breast and causing irritation in the milk ducts. I was told by a saleswomen and “bra expert” that since she was properly fitting me for the bra I would have no problem. Two days later I had plugged ducts in both breasts at the end of the underwire on the inside of each breast.

Plugged ducts can unfortunately be caused by many things and underwire wasn’t the only thing that caused them for me. I just wanted to offer a word of caution for new moms. It was an awful experience and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

By: Carrie at NursingBras

Carrie at NursingBras — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:56:58 +0000

In response to the first comment, underwires don’t always cause plugged ducts. Many moms use them with no problems, however SOME women find that they contribute to or cause plugged ducts. If you’re not having an issue you don’t need to switch to a softcup.

Those bras are beautiful, but as you mentioned some of the prettier bras unfortunately don’t have the support bigger breasted women need. They are awfully pretty though.

By: Monique

Monique — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:02:12 +0000

I actually had a blocked duct when nursing my daughter but was NOT wearing nursing bras with under wires, and did not get a blocked duct ever while nursing my son and WAS wearing nursing bras with an under wire.

I read an article about under wires in nursing bras and asked my midwife, she said the problem is often caused by a bra that is too small or fastened too tightly, not a problem with the bra itself.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:45:29 +0000

I have both (underwire and not), and have never had a plugged duct…and the underwire supports me infinitely better. I want to try these out, they are beautiful bras! I just can’t go another 9 months in the worn out ones I have (currently nursing my 3 month old, wearing the bras I used for nursing my first son for a year).

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:22:52 +0000

I wore underwire bras while nursing both of my kids, one for 12 months and the other for 20 months and never had one problem with plugged ducts. Well I did get mastitis with my youngest, oddly enough though she was only 2 weeks old and I had been wearing only sports bras with no underwire.