Yes, there are. The wire in the bra gives the garment more stability, structure, and support than most other bras. Although underwire bras have acquired an unjust reputation for being uncomfortable, this is often due to an incorrect fitting size. This is why some women may complain that underwire bras either pinch or irritate their skin, but it’s really due to a poor fit, not the wire itself. Underwire nursing bras can offer the extra foundation under and around the chest that other options lack and many moms prefer them for this reason.