Tessa Harper, a model and all-around amazing person, has taken it upon herself to promote breastfeeding since the arrival of her son in June. Throughout the summer, she’s posted several stunning shots of herself nursing, and this week, she raised a question that’s been on many minds: Why are nursing bras so darn unattractive?
After an appearance on Hollywood Today Live, Tessa shared a beautiful snapshot of her breastfeeding her baby boy, Max. As always, she looked fabulous. When Cosmopolitan featured her photo, Tessa shared the article on her Facebook with a caption that read, “When a baby’s gotta eat, a baby’s gotta eat! Plus, my bra isn’t a nursing one; it’s a Torrid push-up bra that I’ve made work for me because let’s be honest—cute and supportive options for plus-size moms just don’t exist. How sad is that?”
Totally sad! Not only is Tessa a champion for fellow breastfeeding mothers, but she also raises a compelling issue. Where are the stylish nursing bras for plus-size women? Why do we have to channel our great-grandmothers just to find something functional for nursing?
In her post, she mentioned she was sporting a regular push-up bra, and she looked gorgeous, but how does she manage it? My attempts to nurse while wearing a non-nursing bra turned into a sweaty, frustrating fiasco where I ended up tossing my bra aside in defeat. If you’re looking to feel youthful and attractive, your average nursing bra isn’t going to cut it, especially for those of us with bigger assets.
Here’s hoping that retailers realize that just because a mom’s breasts are larger, it doesn’t mean she wants to look boring and outdated during nursing sessions. Many of us desire the chance to feel beautiful and confident while juggling the role of a full-time milk provider—whether we’re sporting A cups or G’s.
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In summary, Tessa Harper’s recent breastfeeding photo highlights an ongoing issue in the market for nursing bras, especially for plus-size moms. She calls for better options that prioritize style without sacrificing comfort, reminding us that all mothers deserve to feel confident and beautiful while breastfeeding.