Both bottle feeding and breastfeeding are wins in our book, and each comes with its own set of pros and cons. Breastfeeding, for example, can feel magical — but dealing with leakages and having to access your nips for pumping or breastfeeding at any given moment can be, well, quite the opposite.
Even if you return to your pre-pregnancy cup size super fast, your go-to regular bras might not be enough. You need nursing access, extra stretchy fabric, and maybe even removable pads.
Whether you’re new to nursing or just searching for some tips and tricks, we’re here to help. One strategy for making nursing a breeze? Invest in some high-quality nursing bras. Nursing bras that provide comfort, support, and easy access will make your life a whole lot easier while breastfeeding. They truly are the gift that keeps giving.
Meet your new everyday bra you can count on:
1. The Essential Nursing and Pumping Bra
If you’re just starting to build a seamless nursing bra collection and need something simple and effective to get you through the fourth trimester, this is the bra for you.
The Essential Nursing and Pumping Bra incorporates thoughtful details into a lightly ribbed modal cotton blend for a postpartum bra that’s so comfy you could sleep in it. (Credentials: We did.)
Those details include a nursing clasp and pull-down design to allow for super easy access, as well as a front, soft fabric overlap that lets you pump discreetly and without disassembling your entire outfit. It can even help hold pump flanges in place.
In other words, you’ve hacked breastfeeding. The adjustable straps and seamless design make this the perfect bra to throw on under everything from a T-shirt to work attire, and the Oeko-Tex Certified fabric means that you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals or toxins in the material. If you only buy one nursing bra, make it this one.
2. The Dream Feed Nursing and Sleep Bra
For a bra that you can wear AM to PM, look no further than the Dream Feed Nursing and Sleep Bra. It’s as chic as your fav pre-pregnancy wire-free bralette but as reliable as your best maternity leggings.
With zero hardware, this wireless nursing bra was designed with one thing in mind: comfort. The Pima cotton blend is so soft you’ll forget you’re wearing anything at all, while the thoughtfully designed crossover front provides super easy access when your little one starts screaming for a snack while you’re at brunch.
Plus, this comfortable bra comes in six fun colorways: Petal Stripe, Petite Rosette, Navy Leopard, Anise, Sand, and Black. Our nursing sleep bra makes it easier than ever to breastfeed your baby — and if anyone deserves easy right now, it’s you.
3. The Everyday Nursing Bra
Let’s be real — you’re probably feeling busty right now and are looking for something with a bit more support than your usual bra provides. Breastfeeding can more than double your breast size, which a) is totally normal and b) can feel like a huge nuisance. You need support, stat.
However, some ultra-supportive bras for large breasts also tend to be uncomfortable, with hardware and underwire digging into your skin. Can’t nursing moms catch a break?
Let us introduce you to the perfect solution: the Everyday Nursing Bra.
This bra features a one-handed clasp, four back closure settings, and adjustable straps. That way, you can tighten it as needed (and as your body changes postpartum!). Yet the ultra-soft Pima cotton and Spandex blend and wireless bra design mean you’ll hardly notice it. Well, until you remember to call your lactation consultant to brag about your epic find.
That is until your baby starts wailing, and suddenly, it’s feeding time — which, BTW, is a breeze with this bra. You can rock your babe in one arm and undo the clasp with the other for instant nipple access. Supermom mode: activated.
4. The Wearable Pump Bra
Breastfeeding your newborn can mean lots of things: A newfound sense of pride at being able to provide for your baby, for one thing. That magical skin-to-skin contact. A boost in breast size. And (unfortunately) sore and tender nips.
It might also mean you’ll be pumping, which you might not have thought about until the baby arrives. Getting used to pumping (and figuring out a pumping routine) can feel like a whole new job, but a first-rate, hands-free pumping bra can take a lot of the guesswork out of planning your day around your boobs.
That’s where the pullover Wearable Pump Bra comes in. This super stretchy and seamless bra is roomy enough to hold a wireless breast pump, so you can pump in the office, at the spa, or wherever else you need to, hands-free. No need to unclip — this full coverage bra simply pulls down for pumping on the go (or while lounging, of course).
The ribbed modal blend is both comfy and compressive and comes in three shades — Petal, Sand, and Black — to easily blend underneath your clothes. While lightweight, this seamless maternity bra still offers enough support for whatever’s on the itinerary.
Plus, the fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified and machine washable. Everything you need to make your postpartum life smoother in one bra.
Other Nursing Must-Haves
High-quality nursing bras aren’t the only things you need to become a breastfeeding pro. Here are a few of our other favorite products for the fourth trimester.
Nipple + Lip Rescue Balm
Your lips aren’t the only thing that can get chapped these days. Breastfeeding can be amazing, but it also can hurt, especially once your baby’s teeth come in!
This lanolin-free Nipple + Lip Rescue Balm helps soothe your lips, nips, and anywhere else that could use extra hydration. The mango butter and superfruit extracts inside help create a moisture barrier to prevent further chapping and chafing.
Sore nipples, solved.
Anti-Leakage Pad
We’ll keep it real with you — when you’re breastfeeding, leaks are bound to happen. Just think of it as your milk supply showing off. These Anti-Leakage Nursing Pads are designed for maximum milk absorption so that you don’t ever have to worry about leaking through your shirt again.
Plus, they’re made with an ultra-soft cotton blend that isn’t going to irritate your already-sensitive nips. Comfortable and functional? Now that’s what we’re talking about.
Nursing Bralettes and Bras for the Big Boost
Maybe you’re Team Hook and Eye Closure. Maybe you’re Team Stretchy One-Band Size. You might have strong clip-down vs. pull-down opinions. Either way, HATCH is here with the nursing bras that make life simpler.
Check out the sizing chart before you buy — and again when you look to buy more. After all, your bra size might change multiple times throughout your breastfeeding journey. For a bra with bravado, for a bra fit for crossing the Amazon or chilling with your favorite series, it’s easier than ever to get what you need.
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