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3 nursing sports bras under $30 that make working out easy

When you’re ready to work out again postpartum, you may find that your sports bras from before breastfeeding don’t work anymore, and your nursing bras don’t provide enough support for exercise. Thankfully, there are some excellent breastfeeding sports bras out there for just that reason. Even if you’re not exercising, a nursing sports bra might feel more supportive than other nursing bras.

The main feature of each of these is, of course, being able to open the breast covering to give access for pumping or nursing, but also look out for adjustable straps, leak resistance, comfort, support, and other factors.

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SYROKAN Women’s Front Adjustable Lightly Padded Wirefree Racerback High Impact Sports Bra

This sports bra has an ingeniously concealed Velcro hook on the front of each shoulder strap that not only allows you to open the front but also adjust the strap lengths. With full coverage and limited stretch in the front and a wide underband, you’ll feel secure, and you’ll feel comfortable with the racerback back and mesh inserts in the sides and back for airflow. You can easily adjust the straps from the front without any wire hooks or clasps. Except for the traditional hooks to close in the back, everything else of this bra is made of comfortable fabric. This is a top choice for higher-intensity workouts.

What type of workout it’s best for: High-intensity workouts

WANAYOU Women’s Zip Front Wireless Sports Bra

No hooks or wires on this bra, just one zipper in the front. Keep it easy and simple without fiddling around in the back with this front zipper; it also has an anti-slide protective layer of fabric that covers the zipper to prevent it from scratching your skin. This bra provides more elasticity and medium support, so it’s better for yoga, walking, and the gym. Being on the looser end than other sports bras that squeeze can be more comfortable for nursing moms who may be feeling full. There are also removable bra pads that can slip into a small opening on each cup area. You can put other nursing pads into the openings for leak absorption.

What type of workout it’s best for: Yoga, walking, and going to the gym

La Leche League Women’s Wireless Nursing Sports Bra

This wire-free sports bra is like a traditional nursing bra with one-handed nursing buckles connecting each drop cup to the strap. The waffle mesh polyester-blend fabric provides breathability for your workout, and the smooth seams won’t bite into your skin. It’s also double-lined for support and opacity. This bra comes in sizes from an A cup all the way through E, F, G, and H, too.

What type of workout it’s best for: Going to the gym or for a jog

Breastfeeding can be a full-time job, and finding time to take care of your body when you’re still sharing your body with your baby after months of pregnancy can be a struggle. But sometimes, just the right gear can help make that moment for yoga, a run, or a gym visit possible. Breaking to pump or nurse is easy with these nursing sports bras that provide support and flexibility for your body while exercising. They all come in a range of colors, so now all that’s left is finding your favorite hue.

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