These Nursing Sports Bras Are So Comfy, You'll Want To Wear Them All Day (2024)

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There isn't a moment to spare when caring for an infant. They're growing like adorable weeds and feeding around the clock leaving mere moments for pre-baby priorities like workouts or daily showers. If breastfeeding is how you're keeping your little one's tummy full and you want to squeeze in a workout, you need a sports bra with support and easy access.

I know how difficult it is to find a style that strikes the perfect balance can be. I've been on a sports bra quest for the last 19 months since my daughter was born as my size and activities have shifted. Unicorns (breastfeeding-friendly bras for workouts) do exist that support all the activity and make feeding or pumping for a hungry babe a cinch. (Really!)

Here's a sneak peek of the fitness editor-approved breastfeeding sports bras:

Finding nursing sports bras that worked for me helped me feel like myself again postpartum. They are that important.

What To Look For In A Nursing Sports Bra

What I looked for in a nursing sports bras was not so different from a high-quality traditional sports bra. Here are the key features to keep in mind:

• Fabric: It needs to limit bounce without completely smashing boobs or chafing nipples. Also a plus is quick-drying, breathable material that keeps leftover sweat at bay is key for all-day wear. (Let's face it, sometimes it's multi-day wear.)
• Support: Sport specific support support your activity and For example, running, jumping, or other high impact exercise requires a high impact sports bra. And, a lower support style can suffice for a Pilates or yoga session. Too much rigid structure or compression can be uncomfortable and lead to clogged ducts. (I learned that the hard way, never again!)
• Access: What really sets a nursing sports bra above the rest are the clasps and closures for easy access. One-hand only zippers and clips to adjust extra layers of fabric will do the trick when a crying babe needs milk fast.
• Stretch: Cup size often fluctuates throughout the day between nursing and pumping sessions as well as week-to-week postpartum. As a result, I found bras with a bit more stretch and room to grow (or shrink) to be the most versatile.

Whether you're eager to get sweating again or content with gentle movement, waiting to purchase a sports bra after having a baby is a smart idea. "Keep in mind that your cup size and rib measurement will likely change after having the baby," says Kelly Bryant, CPT, RYT, fitness coach at Future with pre- and post-natal specialties and mom of two. "Since most new moms shouldn't be doing any high-impact workouts for several weeks (or more likely months!) postpartum, there's no rush to buy these in advance. You can start with a softer, more forgiving nursing bra and wait to get the right size sports bra when you're ready to start exercising again."

On this curated list of the best nursing sports bras, you'll find the absolute perfect fit for any type of workout, support level, and cup size, according to a fitness editor and expert trainers who are moms.