In my personal experience, some mothers with large breasts (including  
me) need the support of an underwire bra.  I can feel that my  
glandular tissue is in the body of my breasts, while the underwire  
sits against my rib cage.  I have only ever had two plugs after  
nursing for almost 6 years, nowhere near or behind the wire.

I agree that for many mothers, underwires can increase the risk of  
plugs, but I think they should still be an option for those mothers  
who want to use them.

Warmly,
Lynnette Hafken, LLLL, IBCLC

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