Silly Breast Pump Question

HisPromisIsTrue · January 2013

Sorry, for the long explanation for a simple question.

So, here is the pump my insurance will cover: https://youtu.be/9lirAUuUZTs

its a double pump. The video shows the woman holding the breast shields to her breasts but the instructions say to hold them there before turning the pump on and off ... So, she needs a third arm (I guess all moms do ). I am assuming there must be some sort of brace or something to hold them on so your hands are somewhat free.

So my question is, If the maker of the pump doesn't sell a brace of some sort, are there alternatives that folks are aware of to hold the shields in place.

Thanks for your feedback .

CLLDLL · January 2013

I haven't used that particular brand of pump, but it looks sort of similar to an Ameda. Ameda doesn't make anything to hold the shields up, but you can get a hands free pumping bra like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-XS/dp/B00295MQLU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357750685&sr=8-1&keywords=simple+wishes+hands-free+breastpump+bra

I know some people make their own using an old sports bra.

TJ1979 · January 2013

CLLDLL:

I haven't used that particular brand of pump, but it looks sort of similar to an Ameda. Ameda doesn't make anything to hold the shields up, but you can get a hands free pumping bra like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-XS/dp/B00295MQLU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357750685&sr=8-1&keywords=simple+wishes+hands-free+breastpump+bra

I know some people make their own using an old sports bra.

I have this hands free bra - it is a lifesaver!

topaz7777 · January 2013

You absolutely need a hands free bra. It's really frustrating to attempt to pump without one. I NEVER pump without mine unless I'm single pumping, and even still, I much prefer to have the hands free bra on. I'd consider it a "must have" item.