Say goodbye to frumpy feeding bras

Today marks the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week, highlighting the vital importance of breastfeeding for both mother and baby.

Ask any mom and they'll tell you, breastfeeding holds its share of joys and complications; the logistics of when and how much to feed your little one, sore and painful nipples and (worst of all) societal judgement when breastfeeding in public. 

• Also read: Breastfeeding 101 

Unsightly and frumpy maternity bras should be the last thing you need to worry about. 

Here, we've rounded up a few prettier options. 

Yummy Mummy 

          The Bamboo Nursing Bra, R437.72 

• Also read: Style your bump: maternity wear for winter and spring 

H&M

    MAMA Microfibre nursing bra, R249  

        MAMA Microfibre nursing bra, R229

           MAMA 2-pack nursing bras, R299 

  2-pack soft nursing bras, R349 

• Also read: Cracked nipples? All your breastfeeding problems sorted 

Pregeez

             Lace Drop Cup Feeding Bra, R410

Cake Maternity

* For details on Cake Maternity shipping and delivery to South Africa click here.

 Lotus Yoga & Hands Free Pumping Bra (in fuchsia), USD $50

• Also read: What moms are saying about breastfeeding on Twitter 

Licorice Twist Flexi Wire Nursing Bra (in caramel), USD $65

 Macaroon Flexi Wire Nursing Bra (orange), USD $45.50

• Also read: Breastfeeding blues  

Woolworths 

  Cotton Nursing Bras 2 Pack, from R299

Mango 

                        Maternity nursing bra by Mango, R449 

Carriwell 

     Seamless GelWire™ Nursing Bra by Carriwell, R629.95 

• Also read: Max your breastmilk 
  

               Lace Nursing Bra by Carriwell, R205.50 

Read more: 

• FAQs about breastfeeding and working mothers 
  
• Overcoming common breastfeeding problems  
• Top breastfeeding tips 
  

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