Reddit mentions of Simple Wishes Signature Hands Free Pumping Bra, USA Company, Comfortable, Adjustable, Supportive, Soft Pink L/Plus

Hi Lindy! I'm a first-time poster to this group because I don't normally feel I have anything to contribute, but I am a new mommy so I know a bit about nursing bras, which some people wear during pregnancy, although I personally preferred to just wear a regular bra in a larger size during pregnancy. Your rib cage, and, therefore, band size, will continue to expand as you progress through your pregnancy so I wouldn't put too much money into bras right now because you'll likely outgrow them. I'm a 36H while breastfeeding so I have a different build than you, but here are a few of recommendations based on my experience:

Supportive, going out of the house bra: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011MUJUW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Comfy bra for being at home or that you can wear out of the house if you don't need much support http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKT31FG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you plan to pump breastmilk, get yourself a pumping bra. They look crazy, but it's really nice to be able to do hands-free pumping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002968T5G/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hope that helps, and congrats on the baby!

[or this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002968T5G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XzrywbDYG3QFD)

Look up some tricks to keep supply up if you are exclusively pumping (if nursing is an option though do it as often as you can). I've been pumping 80% of the time since my daughter was born because of issues like you listed and EPing for the last two weeks after getting a bad friction blister and then mastitis. What's helped my supply:

-Pumping every three hours, every four overnight if she'll let me. Sometimes I need to get creative if she's awake and fussy and prop her in a boppy next to me, hold a bottle for her while I'm in the hands free pumping bra. Seems so silly to pump while bottle feeding her but it's just too painful to nurse sometimes!

-Pressing the let down button on the pump several times. Saw this from another redditor, and it does work. I usually wait until I no longer see streams of milk coming out, hit the let down button and increase suction a bit and get a second burst.

-Boob massage. If you don't have a hands free pumping bra yet get one, it's one of the best purchases I've made. I use this one. I've eaten most of my postpartum meals while pumping in this thing. ;) While my hands are free I can also massage my breasts, pushing slowly and firmly toward the nipple or in some cases just squeezing and holding to get more milk out. Over time I've noticed which ducts on each breast are "good performers" and benefit from being massaged.

-Power pumping sessions. Also picked up on this forum, every few days when my husband can watch the baby for an hour I'll do 20 mins pumping, 10 mins rest, 10 mins pumping, 10 mins rest, 10 mins pumping to simulate cluster feeding. Word of warning, check your nips for trauma during the breaks and don't overdo the suction. It really helped my supply (probably more than any other single technique) but the last time I did it I got a nasty friction blister because I didn't notice the flange was off center which didn't heal well and led to a case of mastitis.

-Mother's Milk tea I tried Milkmaid tea first, and then Mommy Knows Best lactation supplement, but this is more effective for me than both of those together. Start with just a cup or two a day as it can be seriously strong and lead to engorgement.

Good luck! I don't wish exclusively pumping on anyone as it's a pain in the butt, but I'm like you with one breastfeeding problem after another. I'm currently considering (for the millionth time) giving up because my mastitis was awful and serious and tanked my supply, but I keep reading the health benefits of making it to six months and am hoping to figure something out. This sub is great inspiration!

Try here... I tried to link to it but it didn't work the other way. Looks like only pink is available right now.


Simple Wishes Signature Hands Free Pumping Bra, Patented, Soft Pink, Large/Plus https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002968T5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rINZDbMFY0DHQ

Yes! It’s this one: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Signature-Pumping-Patented/dp/B002968T5G

It’s definitely not cute and it’s a little bondage-y, lol, but I don’t wear it as a regular bra. I just wear my nursing bra and then I unclip the nursing bra and put the pumping bra over it right before I pump, and take it off again as soon as I’m done - it’s just on to hold the flanges in place.

36J ish here (pregnant boobs currently, due in a few weeks with baby #2)

This one has terrible support, but great for around the house!

Gratlin Women's Cotton Wirefree... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDVTD4L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


And this pumping bra worked really well for me!

Simple Wishes Hands Free... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002968T5G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share