Are these bras supportive?
These styles offer minimal support by design. Traditional support can be restrictive and compressive. In Stage 1 of breastfeeding, when engorgement and fluctuations are most common, it's important not to have any acute points of constriction to avoid issues like clogged ducts and mastitis.
What does Stage 1 of breastfeeding mean?:
We worked with an IBCLC lactation expert to break breastfeeding into three Stages, based on your body’s needs across the journey. Stage 1 covers the early days of feeding, months 0-3. For a more in-depth explanation on The Stages of Breastfeeding, click here to learn more.
Can I wear these bras in all stages?:
Yes. Because it has zero points of constriction and offers super-stretchy coverage, it’s safe to wear 24/7 through every stage, even for sleeping. And our ultra-soft material makes it comfortable enough that you’ll want to, from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.
Is sizing different during pregnancy?:
No. This bra was designed with lots of stretch to flex as your ribcage and cup size expand during pregnancy and early breastfeeding, so our size guide is the same for pregnancy and postpartum. That said, if you’re in between sizes while pregnant, size up. If you’re in between sizes in the first 6 months of breastfeeding, size down.
Our Straps:
The Everything Bra has a grosgrain strap with a plush interior, and The Effortless Bra has soft, stretchy elastic straps. They are both designed to look minimal, and like all of our bras, we increase the width for sizes L-XL, ensuring additional support without digging into skin for a range of body shapes.
A Note For Smaller Cup Sizes:
If you have a smaller cup, and you find that The Effortless Bra cups don't stay securely under your breast while nursing, release a little slack in your strap before pulling down.