The Best Nursing Bras to Make Breastfeeding Easier

Nursing bras are one of your biggest personal expenses as a new mom. You need at least one per day, sometimes (often!) more than one. It's not like before when you could get away with rewearing a bra — they get sticky, stinky, and messy. 

This three-pack on Amazon has thousands of five-star reviews for both comfort of wear, ease of cleaning, and of course, the affordable price tag. They're simple, they're neutral. They just work. 

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Motherhood does sizing really well. This bra comes in sizes ranging from small to 3x, and it performs across the board. It's one of the most popular nursing bras on the market, and for good reason. It's comfortable, durable, and nursing pads really stick well to it. 

We love this one to wear beneath something that you might want to see the lace peek over the top. It's so pretty and the lace detailing on the top and bottom feel really sexy. Plus, it's extra stretchy, the latch is easy to disengage, and the straps are totally adjustable. 

This bra is possibly the most durable nursing bra on the market. You can wash it over and over (which you will, because of all the leaking) and it just keeps going. Yes, it's comfortable, yes, it hides well under clothing, and yes, it comes in a million colors. 

But the real treat is that it lasts and lasts even when you throw caution to the wind and throw it in with your regular laundry because you haven't slept in 3 days, you can't remember your last shower, and your baby just puked down your top.

Here's an affordable nursing sports bra that manages to control the underboob sweat. It's basically a miracle for $25. Layered with fast-drying functional fabric with mesh siding, it's ideal for the workouts where you're really working hard and need significant wicking from your fabric. 

However, this one does tend to run a bit on the smaller size, so you may need to size up. 

This is a cult-favorite size-inclusive work bra. It fits bands up to 48 inches and up to an I cup. The price is a bit on the higher end, but that won't come as a surprise to people with larger breasts. 

The clasps are also singular to the brand, and barely require thought to open, which is nice when you're pumping at work while also answering emails and remembering what you want to say at the next quarterly meeting.

This bra is sexy, cute, and wildly comfortable. There are no wires to pinch your breasts or poke you in the armpit. The pull-down flap stays secure without bunching at the top or having the pad float around, and the lace design is elegant and feels like something you'd have worn before getting pregnant. 

At only $25, you may as well buy a few.

Every new mom needs a swath of comfortable pull-over bras to sleep in. Getting used to sleeping in a bra is bad enough — having to spend a fortune to be comfortable would be worse.

These bras offer just the right amount of support, with plenty of space for any sort of nursing pad. There's no clip, because these are designed to be pulled over to the side, allowing the breast to fall freely.

This is a wonderful, size-inclusive sports bra that is comparable in price to every other sports bra on the market. It works well, wicks moisture away easily, and lets you get your run on without letting your milk make you look like an extra in Mean Girls: Where Are They Now?. 

The material is stretchy like the others, but the nylon and spandex blend with the thick band of elastic at the bottom to provide ample support for even larger busts. (Or very full boobs. The size change hour to hour is real.)

This bra is really just for back-to-work. It's a traditional underwire bra with light padding that won't show under blouses or peek out from sweaters. Just like any work bra, it serves a purpose, and when that purpose is met, you take it off and put on your sleep bra for the rest of the night. We don't make the rules. 

This is a wonderful date-night bra. It has a plunging neckline, and it’s lightly padded, making it perfect for a silky shirt — but maybe go with a more washable fabric than silk. However, there's no wire, which means that it's supremely comfy even while you look great.

Some women prefer an underwire. This is a sturdy underwire bra made with silky fabric designed to lay well beneath any of your tops. The clasp is easy to release, and the pull-away section allows for easy feeding and pumping. 

This is undoubtedly the most luxurious bra on the list. It's sturdy yet delicate, it's sexy but workable. It feels like the high-quality piece that it is. Yes, it is absolutely a splurge, but it is 100% worth it on every level. 

The straps are completely adjustable, and the lace detailing at the cup lays perfectly flat against the breast. It is high-end lingerie you just happen to wear while breastfeeding.

This bra doubles as the perfect pregnancy crop top. It keeps you cool and relaxed, it holds everything where it's supposed to, and the luxe fabric makes it look like a genuine crop top. Pair it with athletic leggings, joggers, or even jeans and a denim jacket, and you're good to go. The clasps are almost unnoticeable, which means no one will give your top a second thought. 

This Nike Bra is perfect to show off at the gym, or just to wear around the house. There are no clasps at the shoulder, so if you're bothered by those when you're working out, this is the bra for you. Plus, its unique blend of fabrics makes it one of the most breathable on this list.