These Sexy Nursing Bras Give Your Boobs the Recognition They Deserve

There’s nothing like chapped nipples, swollen breasts, and spontaneous leaking to leave a breastfeeding mom feeling less than cute. But if you’re looking for sexy nursing bras, we’re betting it’s because you may actually love your boobs right now. And why not?! You and your big, beautiful, life-giving wonders are working beyond overtime to nourish a new life. They deserve some love and recognition by way of the most comfortable bras that won’t make you feel like a human Holstein.

And while sexy nursing bras may be the last thing on a new mom’s mind, there’s real value in wearing things that help you feel good—especially on your hardest, most exhausting days. But before you snatch up the cutest laciest number on the internet, there are some things you want to keep in mind when shopping for a nursing bra:

1. Comfort is key: Yes, we’re here to shop the very best lingerie for breastfeeding, but ob-gyn and PH-D Feminine Health adviser Ruth Arumala, DO, told Glamour you’ll still want to be at ease for long periods of time in your nursing bra. If it’s not soft enough to put next to a baby’s face, or comfortable enough to nap in, put the bra back in the box.
2. Utility matters: There are plenty of cute bralettes that could technically be used when nursing, but we’re sticking with actual nursing bras; think extenders, functional cups, and enough support to accommodate electronic pumps…and you know, the largest boobs of your life.
3. Don’t buy too early: “Breasts change so much in the first two to six weeks after birth [and] what’s comfortable during pregnancy might not be during that early transition,” board-certified perinatal RN Tanya Singleton told Glamour. So holding off until you’re near the due date or just after birth can save you a (non-hormone-induced) headache.

So, whether you’ve been breastfeeding for months (or years) and want to upgrade your current workhorse, or you’re a pregnant mama ready to stack your drop drawer, ahead are 13 sexy nursing bras worthy of your miracle workers.

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