The Best Nursing Bras Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs

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Postpartum bodies are ever-changing. That’s particularly true if you’re breastfeeding, and thus, in the market for the very best nursing bras you can find. After all, being a birth parent means that just when you think you can finally wear “normal” clothes after months spent in leggings and maternity dresses, reality hits post-birth, and you realize your wardrobe now revolves around another rapidly fluctuating body part: your boobs. But how on earth do you find the best nursing bras out there, when there are so many options available? We’re talking cute nursing bras, structured nursing bras, stretchy nursing bras, and so on. 

While there are plenty of breastfeeding tops out there, you can generally get away with wearing regular tops and two-piece outfits. Bras, however, are another story. It’s all about quick and easy access, which traditional lingerie just can’t provide. Thankfully, bras for breastfeeders have evolved to become more versatile, comfortable and (thankfully) stylish, as more and more brands now offer nursing versions. For instance, there are options for underwire nursing bras or soft-cups, plus-size nursing bras, and nursing bras for large breasts to ensure something for everyone!

Are you on the hunt for the perfect cute nursing bra? If so, here are the best nursing bras that will make your life easier.

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ThirdLove

With a newborn around, getting to the grocery store is a Herculean feat. So the thought of making an excursion to get a proper bra fitting can seem downright laughable. That’s where ThirdLove comes in. Take a 60-second quiz on its site, and it’ll spit out your correct size without you ever having to take your top off — something you’re already doing plenty of these days. The classic underwire ($72) has drop-down clasps as well as front closures for all sorts of easy access, and comes in A through G cups as well as half sizes. Best of all, there are free returns and exchanges within 30 days, so if you don’t love the fit, you can send it back without wasting a dime.

If you’re not into underwire, ThirdLove also carries the Kindred Bravely Signature Sublime Contour Nursing & Maternity Bra ($60). It’s lightly lined with no-bunch padding to conceal nips (or leaks!), provides soft but stable support with molded cups, and has convenient nursing clips. Reviewers say it’s “easy to unsnap and is smooth under clothes.”

Bodily

We love everything about super-modern, inclusive brand Bodily, which uses evidence-based research about female physiology to inform the design of its postpartum products. Its breastfeeding-friendly bras, developed with the help of a lactation consultant, come in many styles including: the pumping-friendly Do Anything Bra, the ultra-comfortable Everything Bra and our personal favorite, the So Easy Bra 2.0, which is light as a feather and low-cut so you can actually wear it with your normal clothes.

Bodily

Bodily just launched The Effortless Bra, which makes nursing your baby even easier! Instead of stressing over unclipping your bra, you simply pull this down and go — which is perfect for impatient infants! It’s super soft (so you can sleep in it!) and has a five-row back closure to adjust as your breasts grow and shrink during the postpartum phase. Be sure to check out this and other Bodily nursing bras today. 

Auden

The Auden t-shirt bra from Target is supportive like a regular bra, while also being comfortable and easy for nursing your baby in at the same time! Plus, it’s under $17, so you can stock up on Target nursing bras and always have a clean one on hand. 

Auden

Feel more comfortable in bralettes? Don’t worry, Target’s got you covered! This Auden nursing bralette is pretty and stretchy. Just slip it over your head and unclip each side when you are ready to feed your baby.

Momcozy 

This Momcozy nursing bra is an Amazon best-seller with thousands of positive reviews. It’s extremely soft with no hard underwire, perfect for all day (and night!) nursing sessions. 

Kindred Bravely 

Girlfriend Collective

We’ve long loved the sustainable Girlfriend brand, and its maternity collection is aimed at “whoever you are, however, you mom” — and we are so on board. The Midnight Ellie nursing bra has easy-clip hooks and a scoop neck, plus removable pads that are both recycled and recyclable. Because hey, those diapers are doing enough damage to this planet.

Pact

Sustainable clothing brand Pact is known for its super-soft organic cotton duds that are made in a Fair Trade factory, and the same ethos applies to its maternity collection. While you’ll find everything from leggings to midi-dresses, we’re here to talk about the wireless maternity nursing bralette, which comes in six sold colors and is so comfortable you can literally sleep in it.

ThirdLove

With a newborn around, getting to the grocery store is a Herculean feat. So the thought of making an excursion to get a proper bra fitting can seem downright laughable. That’s where ThirdLove comes in. Take a 60-second quiz on its site, and it’ll spit out your correct size without you ever having to take your top off — something you’re already doing plenty of these days. The classic underwire ($72) has drop-down clasps as well as front closures for all sorts of easy access, and comes in A through G cups as well as half sizes. Best of all, there are free returns and exchanges within 30 days, so if you don’t love the fit, you can send it back without wasting a dime.

Wacoal

As a stalwart in the lingerie biz, it’s kind of surprising Wacoal jumped on the nursing bra bandwagon just a few years ago. But its two offerings were perhaps worth the wait. In addition to an underwire T-shirt bra that features a pretty lace A-frame for more coverage and support while breastfeeding, there’s also our personal favorite: a wire-free sports bra lined with moisture-wicking mesh that absorbs sweat and inevitable milk leakage.

Lonely 

Something about this New Zealand-based lingerie label’s bohemian-inflected offerings conjures up a romanticized vision of breastfeeding as a beautiful art form. Available in basic black or cream, these two lacy styles — a soft-cup bra ($109) and a high-waisted brief ($60) — are made of stretch bamboo fabric to account for size fluctuation throughout pregnancy and nursing. The bra even has six rows of hook-and-eye closures to accommodate changes in band size, with a secondary benefit of extending its lifespan until it’s truly stretched out to the max.

A version of this story was originally published in July 2020.

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