Sorry guys, us gals have take the prize on this issue:
Finding a bra that fits.

(Any fella out there willing to guest post on the male perspective of Poland Syndrome, please contact me.)

• For the teenage daughter just starting to develop, with surgery maybe or maybe not in the future, needing to even out as things grow.
• For the woman who has undergone reconstructive surgery, desperately wanting a bra that doesn’t hurt.
• Or the woman who has never had surgery and desires an everyday bra to offer an even appearance.

I fall into the second category and finding a bra that is comfortable, that can handle some asymmetry without causing pain, and that doesn’t dig into my shoulder area where a pec minor should be, but is absent, continues to elude me.

For this reason, I have lived in sports bras for most of my life.  I played soccer and other sports for most of my life, so that has something to do with it, but even during non-sports times, the softness and flexibility of a sports bra was always the most comfortable way to go.  On the occasions where a sports bra just wouldn’t do, my sacrifice for fashion was sure to leave a red mark on the inside of my shoulder where is connected with my chest.  Bras just never fit right, never felt right and was a tremendous nuisance.

I’m at an age, or maybe just a stage, of life where it seems more desirable to find a regular bra, rather than continuing to life in sports bras.  And if I’m in this boat of frustration over undergarments to accommodate PS, it seems plausible that you might be too.

So I began to search and was pleased to cross paths with NuLifeMedical, a second generation, family-run business based out of Newport Beach, CA.  I have spoken extensively with Lisa Chavos, who runs the business with her husband, as well as Whitney Wade, one of their certified fitters.  Both of these ladies have been wonderful and have taken the time to sort through their stock to made recommendations specifically for Poland Syndrome.

I am pleased to offer the following recommendations, based on my conversation with Whitney, and exhort you to connect with either Lisa or Whitney with any further questions.  If you’ve been struggling to find the right bra, your search may be over.

Mona – Amoena —  The fabric is soft and the straps are adjustable and padded for comfort. It comes in a variety of sizing and 4 colors.  (I have this one and it is WONDERFUL.  First bra I’ve ever owned that did not bother me at some point during the day)

Salvia 5322X – Anita Care — a front closure bra made from high-quality cotton and MicroModal blend Seamless cups.  Straps are adjustable. Thick terry lined band for comfort.

Ella 4014 – Naturalwear — Primarily cotton.  Seamless and smooth lined band for ultimate comfort.  Has adjustable straps.

For Camisoles, there were two suggestions made.  One with adjustable straps, one without.

Amoena Valetta comes in black or white and has adjustable straps.  It looks quite comfortable.

Naturalwear Jennifer is a camisole without adjustable straps.

Please offer feedback for the benefit of other readers if you purchase from NuLifeMedical.