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Reddit mentions of BRAVADO! DESIGNS Women Hands-Free Clip and Pump Strapless Nursing Bra Accessory, Black, X-Large
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of BRAVADO! DESIGNS Women Hands-Free Clip and Pump Strapless Nursing Bra Accessory, Black, X-Large. Here are the top ones.
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Our FIGURE 8 OPENING engineered for easy breast shield insertion and removal (no need to detach breast shield from bottle) and holds the bottles in an ideal upright position. A snug fit ensures bottles are positioned for optimal suction.Offers discretion as PATENTED DESIGN SECURELY ATTACHES to our nursing bras' B-clips, leaving no need to remove your top or bra.Allows nursing moms the option to PUMP ON ONE SIDE AND BREASTFEED ON THE OTHERAvailable in SIZES SMALL TO X-LARGE. Please SEE OUR SIZE CHART IMAGE for sizing details. Strapless nursing bra accessory. Nursing bra and bottles not included.NOTE FROM THE MANUFACTURER: The design of the elastic band on this garment has been updated. The product images reflect the new design; however, we are still working through our inventory so you may receive one that still has the original band. The look of the band has changed but the comfort, fit and functionality are still the same.
Specs:
| Color | Black1 |
| Height | 1.574803148 Inches |
| Length | 7.87401574 Inches |
| Size | X-Large |
| Weight | 0.11875 Pounds |
| Width | 6.692913379 Inches |
A lot of good info in this thread so far!
I use the Medela cooler bag mentioned below and carry everything in a backpack to and from work. I pump into the Medela bottles and then transfer to Dr. Brown's bottles for daycare. I do not like to send frozen milk for daycare so I only transfer milk to bags to freeze if I have an overflow at the end of a week.
I use this nursing bra accessory. Its easier than using the Medela bustier and I really like the Bravado body silk nursing bras. Win win.
I actually have seen an increase in production since I started pumping at work. Pumping has a definite learning curve, so that is part of it. But pumping/breastfeeding is also about supply and demand and the Spectra has been great for maintaining/increasing supply. I pump for a full 30 minutes three times a day - always at the same times - 9:30, 12:30, and 2:30. When I started I typically brought home 10 ounces - now I bring home anywhere from 12-15 ounces. My baby takes 15 ounces at daycare (sometimes more) so I also added a pump session after she goes to bed at night.
Drink a ton of water and make sure to eat enough. Pumping thirst/hunger is real.
ETA: Cycle the pump to get more than one letdown. Also, if you need to pump more milk, let the pump run for at least five minutes after the milk stops flowing. Overtime, your body will know to produce more milk at that time. Good luck!
I remember how much of a total pain it was to find ANY nursing bra that fit (36k pre pregnancy here). I only ever found 1 that was semi comfortable, but it had very little support(keep in mind it's in European sizing, so my K becomes H):
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0045KJ6RE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_-kZNDb0HAJYW6
That aside, what I would recommend is getting sized properly (the ladies over at r/abrathatfits have a great calculator for figuring this out on your own without having to find a store)
https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php
and buying just 1 ahead of time, but wait until you're a bit closer. Then again, my kid came at 33 weeks, so who knows if it's too early. ๐ About a month after birth I was fitting into a 38LL/M if I waited a while between nursing or pumping. From there, you can either find one that works for you (Cake, hot milk, and Freya make some decent ones in larger sizes, wasn't a fan of Royce) OR find a bra you like that fits and converting it to a nursing bra. You can either do this yourself (they sell the necessary pieces at Joann's) or places like Nordstrom can do it for a fee.
https://www.babycenter.com/609_diy-turn-your-favorite-bra-into-a-nursing-bra_20001258.bc
For pumping, I got a couple of these (so I could cycle them through the wash) and a bra extender to make it work. I never found a pumping bra that fit on its own:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ232Y7/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_pnZNDbHQMST58
Check out here for some good options, just remember to check what sizing they're using:
https://us.brastop.com/
Hope this helps! Sorry for any formatting issues, I'm on mobile. Good luck with your search!
BRAVADO! DESIGNS Women's... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ232Y7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Best thing for big boobs!! Love love love this!