Best Sports Nursing Bras
We’re inspired to write this guide because of the many amazing moms who have written to us to tell us about their
awesome athletic accomplishments achieved while they were nursing. You don’t have to be climbing mountains or
running a marathon (though some of you have!) to experience the benefits of a good sports nursing bra.
Incorporating your baby’s feeding needs into your activities allows you to continue doing the things you love even
when you’re nursing on demand. Plus, we’ll be the first to admit that a good-looking nursing sports bra goes a long
way to making us feel like exercising!
Support is Essential
Activity without appropriate support can strain delicate breast tissue. Even if you have a small bust, your breasts
are fuller and heavier when nursing, and your breasts’ supportive ligaments can get stretched out and weakened. It’s
important to get the right level of support for your activity.
What is your activity level?
Medium/High Impact Sports Nursing Bras are for sports that involve a lot of bounce movement such as running,
cross training and dance. These bras are designed to offer the highest level of support and an appropriate level of
compression for nursing moms. They provide extra coverage in front and wide, cushioned straps, and moisture control
fabric for maximum comfort. We recommend that full figure moms wear high impact sports nursing bras for all
activities for the best support.
Low Impact Sports Nursing Bras are your everyday athleisure nursing bras. They are designed for sports that
involve less intense movement and require more flexibility such as yoga, walking, and pilates. They are supportive
but not compressive and are designed with flexibility in mind. They have a lower front than high impact sports bras
and feature wide, comfortable straps and breathable, moisture-wicking fabric. Low impact sports nursing bras also
make great all-day nursing bras for busy, on-the-go moms keeping up with active tots.
Best Sport Nursing Bras for Medium/High Impact Exercise
The Best Nursing Sports Bra for Runners
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: MEDIUM/HIGH IMPACT
FEATURES
Unpadded
Padded Shoulder Straps
Drop Open Nursing Access
Quick-drying, Moisture-wicking Performance Fabric
Mesh Lining
Pull Over Racerback Style
Unpadded
Padded Shoulder Straps
Drop Open Nursing Access
Quick-drying, Moisture-wicking Performance Fabric
Mesh Lining
Pull Over Racerback Style
FABRIC
74% Polyamide 26% Elastane
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified: Fabric free from harmful substances
WHY WE LOVE IT
It’s no surprise that the Swedes have designed one of the highest quality sport nursing bras on the market. It
offers the highest level of support and features premium extras like cushioned shoulder straps and
eco-friendly technical fabric that will keep you comfortable through medium/high-impact exercise and
running.
The Best High Impact Nursing Sports Bra
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: HIGH IMPACT/HIGH INTENSITY
FEATURES
Firm Encapsulating Foam Moulded Cups
Designed for A to E Cup Sizes
Wirefree
Adjustable Pullover Racerback
Powermesh Panels
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
Firm Encapsulating Foam Moulded Cups
Designed for A to E Cup Sizes
Wirefree
Adjustable Pullover Racerback
Powermesh Panels
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
FABRIC
Outer 82% Nylon 18% Spandex
Inner Nursing Sling 100% Cotton
Back Lining 95% Cotton 5% Spandexr
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
We’ve finally found a nursing sports bra that truly delivers the support you need for high-intensity, high-impact exercise, and it’s so comfortable and stylish you’ll want to wear it just because. Go ahead and flaunt it under a cute racerback tank! This bra is such a favorite that Cadenshae has produced a non-nursing version because so many women want to continue wearing it after they’re done breastfeeding.
The Best High Impact Nursing Sports Bra for Full Bust
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: HIGH IMPACT/HIGH INTENSITY
FEATURES
Firm Encapsulating Foam Moulded Cups
Designed for E to G Cup Sizes
Wirefree
Padded 2cm Wide Adjustable Straps
Optional Clip Together Racerback
Power Mesh Panels
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
Firm Encapsulating Foam Moulded Cups
Designed for E to G Cup Sizes
Wirefree
Padded 2cm Wide Adjustable Straps
Optional Clip Together Racerback
Power Mesh Panels
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
FABRIC
Outer 82% Nylon 18% Spandex
Inner Nursing Sling 100% Cotton
Back Lining 88% Nylon 12% Spandex
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
Just as the name suggests, this nursing sports bra delivers the ultimate in support and comfort for larger busted moms. Don’t let lack of support stand in the way of the high-impact, high-intensity activities you enjoy. This bra lets you have it all - super stylish design and high performance. It’s so many women’s favorite workout bra that Cadenshae even spun off a non-nursing version of this bra so you can continue to enjoy the ultimate after you stop breastfeeding.
The Best Underwire Sports Nursing Bra for Full Bust
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: MEDIUM/HIGH IMPACT
FEATURES
Stretch Foam Cups
Breastfeeding-safe Flexible Underwire
Drop Open Nursing Access
Stretch Foam Cups
Breastfeeding-safe Flexible Underwire
Drop Open Nursing Access
FABRIC
78% Nylon 22% Spandex
Lining 100% Polyester
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified: Fabric free from harmful substances
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
This underwire nursing bra is as sleek as our pre-pregnancy bras, though it’s been designed with
lactation in mind. The flexible wire has a wider U-shape designed to lift and support without
constricting milk-flow. The cups are made of soft, slightly stretchy foam and give you shape and
coverage without adding any bulk. We found this underwire nursing bra to be comfortable for all day wear
and have enough plunge to accommodate our v-necks and low cut tops.
Best Sport Nursing Bras for Low Impact Exercise
These athleisure nursing bras offer you the comfort and flexibility for low-impact activity such as yoga, pilates
and walking. With friendly fabrics that manage moisture and reduce chafing, these low impact sports nursing bras
easily cross-over to become the favorite all-day nursing bras for busy breastfeeding moms.
The Best Nursing Sports Bra for Yoga & Low Impact Exercise (Padded)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: LOW-MEDIUM IMPACT
FEATURES
Moulded Cups with Removable Pads
4-Way Stretch Seamless Fabric
Drop Open Nursing Access
Wireless with Knit in Side Support Zones
Pullover Racerback with Back Hook for Adjustable Support
Moulded Cups with Removable Pads
4-Way Stretch Seamless Fabric
Drop Open Nursing Access
Wireless with Knit in Side Support Zones
Pullover Racerback with Back Hook for Adjustable Support
FABRIC
97% Polyester 25% Nylon 8% Spandex
Lining: 93% Nylon 7% Spandex
Band:61% Nylon 22% Polyester 17% Spandex
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified: Fabric free from harmful
substances
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
The Body Silk Seamless Rhythm Nursing Bra is our all-time bestselling nursing bra redesigned in true
athleisure spirit. The wide underband support and knit-in side support zones give comfortable
support without constriction. If you’re looking for a seriously comfortable, practical and cute
nursing sports bra that you’ll want to wear all day, this is it!
Turn it into a hands-free pump bra with the Clip and Pump™ Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory.
Turn it into a hands-free pump bra with the Clip and Pump™ Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory.
The Swim-Friendly Nursing Sports Bra
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: MEDIUM/MODERATE IMPACT
FEATURES
Compression Style Crop Bra
For Water and Land sport
Quick Dry Moisture-wicking Fabric
Wirefree
Removable Padding
Pullover Racerback
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
Compression Style Crop Bra
For Water and Land sport
Quick Dry Moisture-wicking Fabric
Wirefree
Removable Padding
Pullover Racerback
Drop Open Nursing Access with Nursing Sling
FABRIC
Outer 73% Polyester 27% Spandex
Lining: 93% Modal 7% Spandex
WHY WE LOVE IT
This super sleek crop top nursing bra is as comfortable in the water as it is on land. Use it for moderate impact exercise, swimming, at the beach or even your water birth. Wear it alone or under a top. This cute and colorful nursing sports bra was made to be seen!
The Most Breathable Nursing Sports Bra
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: LOW-MEDIUM IMPACT
FEATURES
Cotton-lined Stretch Mesh Cups
Foam Padded Straps
Drop Open Nursing Access
Back Closure
Convertible to Racerback
Cotton-lined Stretch Mesh Cups
Foam Padded Straps
Drop Open Nursing Access
Back Closure
Convertible to Racerback
FABRIC
Mesh 93% Nylon 7% Spandex
Lining: 92% Cotton 8% Spandex
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
If you seek the benefits of technical fabrics but love the feel of natural cotton up against your
skin, this is the nursing sports bra for you. Lined with soft stretch cotton on the inside, you
still get all the moisture-wicking and heat control benefits from the outer mesh cups. This nursing
sports bra is very flexible and makes a great yoga bra and comfortable sporty everyday bra. An inner
under bust support made of mesh covered foam provides gentle support and the back hooks make it easy
to put on.
The Best Nursing Sports Bra for Yoga & Sleep
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUPPORT
ACTIVITY RATING: LOW-MEDIUM IMPACT
FEATURES
Silky soft, seamless, tagless design
Wirefree
Adjustable Pullover Racerback
Side opening for optional padding
Drop Open Nursing Access with Inner Side Sling Support
Silky soft, seamless, tagless design
Wirefree
Adjustable Pullover Racerback
Side opening for optional padding
Drop Open Nursing Access with Inner Side Sling Support
FABRIC
61% Nylon 29% Polyester 10% Elastane
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Colors
WHY WE LOVE IT
The silky soft seamless, tagless simplicity of this bra makes it a great option for laid back days. We love it for yoga, sleep and any time that calls for unrestrictive comfort. This nursing bra is the most forgiving when it comes to size fluctuations and engorgement and will make your first few weeks of nursing so much more comfortable. The side pockets allow for optional pads and if you are leaking heavily, you can put in nursing pads.