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A comfortable, well-fitting nursing bra that’s easy to unhook can make breastfeeding easier, but your needs may change from the early days to nine months postpartum. “It is a good idea to have multiple,” said Brandi Fields, CNM, a certified nurse-midwife at OB Hospitalists of Ohio, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. “Whether you find one you love and purchase a couple, or you have different kinds to meet different needs,” she said. Fields explained what to look for in a nursing bra and what features to avoid. Thirdlove’s Cotton Underwire Nursing Bra was named the best underwire nursing bra, but its underwire makes it less suitable during the first few months postpartum or for women prone to clogged ducts or mastitis. “We don't want wires or tight-fitting seams of the bra to compress too much that you end up with reduced milk supply, clogged ducts or mastitis,” said Fields.
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