Tessa Lane, a model and advocate for breastfeeding, has been on a mission to make breastfeeding more accepted and celebrated since welcoming her son in June. This summer, she’s shared numerous beautiful photos of herself nursing, and recently, she posted another that sparked a crucial conversation. Why are nursing bras so incredibly unattractive?
After appearing on a talk show, Tessa shared a lovely selfie breastfeeding her baby, looking stunning as always. Cosmopolitan featured her picture, and when Tessa posted the article on her social media, she wrote, “When a baby’s gotta eat, a baby’s gotta eat! Also, I’m wearing a Torrid push-up bra because let’s be real—supportive & cute options for plus-size moms are basically nonexistent. Such a shame!”
It really is a shame. While Tessa continues to support other breastfeeding mothers, she raises an important question: where are the fashionable nursing bras for those with larger busts? Why do nursing bras often resemble something our grandmothers would wear, especially when convenience is key for new moms?
Tessa is wearing a conventional push-up bra in her photo, and she looks fabulous, but how does she manage it? When I tried nursing in a non-nursing bra, I ended up frustrated and sweaty, battling to free myself from a bra that clearly wasn’t designed for that purpose. A traditional nursing bra often doesn’t cater to the needs of a 34DD.
It’s high time retailers realized that having larger breasts doesn’t mean moms want to appear frumpy while nursing. Many of us wish to feel beautiful and confident while meeting the demands of motherhood, whether we wear an A cup or a G cup.
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In summary, Tessa Lane is shining a light on the need for stylish nursing bras for plus-size moms, highlighting that comfort and fashion should go hand in hand during the nursing journey.