Breastfeeding Resource Guide

Pumping bras are designed with reinforced slits or layers of fabric that your flanges slide through. Once the flange is placed in, the fabric hugs the flange from both sides and holds it securely against your breast. You shouldn’t have to push the flanges against you or hold your bottles in place with a well fitting hands free pumping bra, the bra does the work for you.

If you’ve ever heard the phrase hands-free pumping and assumed it meant buying a wearable breast pump, you’re not alone. That assumption shows up everywhere for new moms and it’s quietly made pumping feel more expensive, more complicated, and more overwhelming than it needs to be. Coming from a mom of 3 who pumped and nursed for all of my babies, I can tell you pumping doesn't need to feel frustrating like one more chore on the list. The right tools can help you achieve your breastfeeding goals without adding stress.

As a new breastfeeding mom, the holidays can feel magical — and a little overwhelming. Between travel plans, family gatherings, and festive outfits, it’s easy to wonder how you’ll keep up with feeding your baby (and caring for yourself) while celebrating.

Whether you’re exclusively nursing, pumping, or doing a bit of both, a few smart strategies can make the season smoother, more comfortable, and a lot less stressful.

Once you become a mom, you by default become a creative problem-solver. If there’s a way to make life easier, moms will find it— and sometimes we can get a little too creative with a pair of scissors. It’s no surprise that social media and late night google searches have many moms turning to “nursing bra hacks” and cutting holes in old sports bra to make a DIY hands-free pumping bra for their breast pump flanges.

It might seem like a clever pumping hack that with save you a few bucks, but here’s the truth: DIY pumping bras often cause more frustration than freedom. If you’re considering cutting into an existing bra to make it work for pumping, here’s why you might want to think again!

Pregnancy and postpartum bring so many changes for women—your body, your daily routine, and yes, this includes your bra drawer. So as you go from newly pregnant to new mommy, I am sure you are asking the question, “Can I wear the same bra for pregnancy and postpartum?”

The short answer for you is yes, but you need to make sure you are selecting the right style for it to happen. As a bra expert of 15+ years, I will break down everything you need to know about maternity and nursing bras, and how to find the right one to support you both before and after your new baby arrives!

Pumpables portable breast pumps are really hot on the market right now. However, their unique flanges can make it difficult to find a pumping bra that you can wear comfortably. If you are using a Pumpable’s breast pump and flanges, you need to know about the best pumping bras to use with it!

Using the Spectra pump but can’t quite find the perfect-fitting bra to go with it? As you probably know by now, finding a pumping bra that is comfortable and functional is key to your breastfeeding experience! Read on to find out what our choice is for the best pumping bra for spectra!

The thing that the Legendairy Milk Imani and Momcozy M5 breast pumps have in common is their size… With detachable motors on top, you definitely need a bra that can provide additional support! If you are looking for the best pumping bra to go with one of these two pumps, check out our recommendations below!

Having a comfortable and quality bra as a breastfeeding mom is a must… Especially if you are exclusively pumping! You need a bra that you know will keep everything secure and allow you to go about your day-to-day life as a busy mom. On top of that, you need a bra that will work with whichever pump you choose! Here are our top two bras that not only meet all of these needs but go above and beyond.