Nursing Sports Bras: What to Look For
Whilst there are no specific maternity sports bras for rugby, there are general medium to high impact options that you can use. The experts at boobydoo have put together a list of features you may want to look for and a few sports bras they’d recommend to new mums playing rugby.
Nursing Clips
Most maternity sports bras are designed for the purpose of breastfeeding, with drop down nursing clips for easy feeding on the go or on the side line of the pitch. During pregnancy, you may find your ribcage expands to accommodate a growing baby, so these sports bras also have great features like extra hook and eye rows for greater adjustability on the underband.
Soft Cups
Your breast volume may also increase during pregnancy, and fluctuate during breastfeeding, so having soft cups or stretchier cup fabric will help accommodate to the size changes.
Higher Support Level
Your breasts may also feel fuller, heavier or more sensitive throughout pregnancy and nursing, so you may wish to choose a sports bra with a higher support level to give you more support and comfort during exercise.
Top Recommendations
Designed specially to keep you comfortable post-pregnancy, this sports bra makes nursing simple and discreet with convenient access to clips which you can detach and reattach when needed. For additional comfort, it features adjustable straps you can have straight down or cross-backed.
Like Natal Active’s Artemis Nursing Bra the Freyja bra is designed to keep you comfortable post-pregnancy with discreet and convenient access to clips which you can detach and reattach for nursing. For additional comfort, it features adjustable straps you can have straight down or cross-backed.
Popcorn is the high-impact sports bra that does it all from Cake Maternity. It offers 100% wire-free structured support, it’s made from moisture wicking spacer material that reduces friction while you move. It’s ready for nursing on-the-go with easy button access and like all of their bras, it was built to grow with you and support you on your journey.
A great nursing bra for high impact activities! A full-structured nursing sports bra with flexible wire, moulded cups, racer back conversion clip and drop down cups for easy feeding. It also features mesh panels for breathability and a folded edge feeding sling for a secure fit.
Charly’s Top Picks:
Fitting Expert, and new mum, Charly, has trialled the nursing sports bras above and some other general sports bras from our range during her postpartum fitness journey and here’s her review!
“I love the Sportjock Super because it’s no fuss and super comfy. Ideal for days where I would be wearing a sports bra all day and don’t want to feel too restricted or just wanted comfort.”
“This has always been my favourite sports bra pre-pregnancy, so I bought this one again in a larger band and cup size after a fit check. It was still as comfy, supportive and flattering for high intensity workouts.”
“This has been a regular sports bra in my rotation for its high support and moulded cups that feel supportive and offer a “locked in” feeling. Again, I sized up in the band and cups from my usual size and it still performed through tough workouts!”
Whether you choose to breastfeed or not, breast changes are common and frequent during and after pregnancy, so it’s important to check the fit of your sports bra regularly, by self-assessing using guides and videos, or booking a professional fitting (there are options in person or virtually from home). Don’t settle for a poor fit, as this will make you feel uncomfortable or lead to pain, chafing and distraction.
