Looking for a sports bra that’ll take you from pregnancy to postpartum?
Even while you’re breastfeeding?
Being a bra expert means getting asked anything and everything you thought possible about boobs.
Yes, most peoples boobs arent uniform.
Yes, its common to fluctuate up to four cup sizes during pregnancy.
Yup,your boobswill lose fullnessafter breastfeeding.
board-certified OB/GYN, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology atUniversity of Rochester in New York, and and medical advisor for infant formula companyBobbie
Multiple points of adjustability and stretchy cups (vs rigid cups) are key.
Support is also super important for sports bras during pregnancy and nursing.
Dont discount the shift that comes during a downward dog.
By locking each breast in place, you prevent movement, chafing and bouncing which can cause unnecessary pain.
Pfister recommends a no bounce strap to get to keep the breasts properly supported for high impact workouts.
If youre just easing back into working out postpartum, start with one or two low-impact sports nursing bras.
These will give you feeding flexibility with support (minus the discomfort of a rigid bra).
Ultimately, its up to you and how you feel best, though.
This design reduces bounce (hallelujah) and makes running possible for full-busted women.
board-certified OB/GYN, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology atUniversity of Rochester in New York, and and medical advisor for infant formula companyBobbie
(Which is basically all of us while pregnant and/or nursing.)
Three row hook and eye, plus adjustable shoulder straps (J hook, too!
), make this a good adjuster for pre- and post-pregnancy.
Best nursing sports bras
These nursing sports bras are made specifically for breastfeeding moms.
The supportive sling construction lifts and separates breasts without underwire.
Im a Former Competitive Rower, and the Hydrow Rower Healed my Complicated Relationship with Indoor Rowing.
When everything else is annoying, too compressive, too tight, too itchy (shall we go on?
), this is all youll be wearing.
And yes, its good for light workouts, too.
The supportive, silky, space dye fabric hugs your changing shape without any compression.
Made for nursing, it features easy-to-use clips, with a wide underband for support.
You dont want to deter anything that helps with milk productioneven during a workout.
The extra wide shoulder and back provides comfort and support, without compression.
Full coverage is another win here.
Even when your breasts are FULL, youre covered and supportedand ready for a one-handed feeding.
The fast-drying, functional fabric is lined in the cups with space for nursing pads.
As the mecca of all things breastfeeding, its no surprise they make a killer nursing sports bra.
This wireless, one-handed nursing bra is an easy, supportive option for size small to 3XL.
Available in size 32-40K, this bra has all the features.
As in, you truly get the works.
Exercising can be really important during pregnancy and postpartum for many reasons, especially Moms mental health.
How and when to get back intoexercising postpartumis a question we posed to Van Dis.
I always recommend walking postpartum unless complications from birth or postpartum prevent itfor both vaginal and Cesarean moms.
It helps with circulation, prevention of blood clots, and improved healing.
Theres no one right recommendation for every new mom.
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