Do you sleep in a bra?

**chody47** · February 9th, 2013, 07:52 PM

Both times I've had my girls I've been told by the midwives to sleep in a bra. I've gone along with it but never asked why. I find it uncomfortable and would much prefer not to. Have you been told to do the same thing whilst breastfeeding? Do you know why it's recommended? If you do, how long did you wear one for?

**Ginger** · February 9th, 2013, 07:53 PM

No way! I would hate sleeping in a bra. I take my bra off as soon as I get home everyday.

**chody47** · February 9th, 2013, 07:57 PM

No way! I would hate sleeping in a bra. I take my bra off as soon as I get home everyday.

Even whilst breastfeeding?

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · February 9th, 2013, 08:00 PM

While BFing yes and these days sometimes I forget to take it off, I was so used to it.

**Chrispe** · February 9th, 2013, 08:00 PM

I do while breastfeeding. At least until I stop leaking overnight. (5 months and I still leak overnight.)

**shan23** · February 9th, 2013, 08:00 PM

I was never told to but I did for AGES because of my leaking lol. Even once I stopped wearing breastpads I still slept in one, it was just some extra fabric under my singlets so I wouldnt wake in a cold puddle on the sheets if I happened to randomly leak haha

**The[cookie]Doctor** · February 9th, 2013, 08:00 PM

No, never overnight, like Ginger i detest them! Yes, even while breastfeeding. I would have thought you should be wearing one less while your milk supply stabilises to prevent blocked duts etc, not more. Maybe she means so you have something to catch the leaking in the night? As i always slept on a towel for that purpose.

**Calluna** · February 9th, 2013, 08:03 PM

No, even when leaking. I would sleep on a towel though.

**Lisa** · February 9th, 2013, 08:04 PM

Nope, even when breastfeeding. I either wear a belly band as a bandeau type thing or a singlet with built in support.

**Liz** · February 9th, 2013, 08:06 PM

I use a night feeding bra in the early days just to hold the breast pads to catch all the leaking. Very comfy.. not like a normal bra.

**KitFaerie** · February 9th, 2013, 08:11 PM

I wear a night feeding bra too, partly cos of the breast pad thing and partly because I was more comfortable.

**chody47** · February 9th, 2013, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I might see if I can find a singlet or something to wear, it might be a bit more comfortable.

**little_mrs** · February 9th, 2013, 08:22 PM

The soft sleep bras from Kmart are great, and only about $6! No wire or padding, just a little bit of support.

**Butterfly Dawn** · February 9th, 2013, 08:23 PM

I found it comfy to sleep in non underwire bras while bf.
I know a lot of women who sleep in a bra anyway. I was told it was good to let the muscles strengthen while sleeping and to not.
Confusing

**PumpkinZulu** · February 9th, 2013, 08:35 PM

I don't wear a bra, but I do always wear either a crop top or a bonds bf top. I leak otherwise, and I just feel weird if they're not contained, which is funny because pre kids I preferred them to be free haha.

**Mother Goose** · February 9th, 2013, 09:10 PM

I do but it's purely due to leakage. Can't wait to ditch them!

**AndiE** · February 9th, 2013, 09:16 PM

I do while breastfeeding. At least until I stop leaking overnight. (5 months and I still leak overnight.)

^ I'm exactly the same. Going off past experience, I've got about another 2-3 months ahead of me ...

**Mum2twoBoys** · February 9th, 2013, 09:20 PM

I used to wear a thin night time bra. No wires or pressure, but was great at holding breastpads. Which I needed for like 12 months. Was glad when I didn't need them anymore. So in comparison a bra is nothing.