Anyone using bra for pumping?

Question

Hi, I am about to go back to work and will start pumping much more (right now I mostly nurse). I will be able to pump in my own office, but I won't have more than 20-30 minutes each time, so it makes sense for me to pump both breasts at the same time. Which I really don't like doing right now because when I hold the pump up to both breasts I can't do anything on the side and it's so boring. So I am wondering if it would be worth getting one of those weird bras that hold the pump in place. Has anyone tried them? And do they actually work properly? Thanks!

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I'm using one right this minute. It makes everything a lot easier. I exclusively pump so there are times I have to have my hands free to tend to my baby. I'll even use it in the car if I have to. I use it every time though. I have the Lansinoh brand one.

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I cut two slits in a sports bra and it works great for me - Way cheaper too!

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For those that EP, it is a must to have a hands free bra. You could buy one or make one from a sports bra

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I use a hands free bra and love it! I have one for home and one I keep at the office. But I just ordered Freemies and they can go inside your own bra, so I'm going to see how that situation works as well :)

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I use the Medela hands free bustier, and I HATE it. It does a great job of keeping them in place, but it's so irritating to take on and off, especially when your pumping every 2 hours. I got the la leche league nursing and pumping bra, and I like it a little better, you can keep it on all day, but for me the anatomy was off (as in, the holes don't match up with my nipples!), so I had to do some modification to it. But either way, hands free is definitely the way to go. When I try to hold them I get so much less milk, and at this point I can't afford that!

Anyone using bra for pumping?

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