A: Double pumping is a particularly good option if you need to express frequently, because it allows you to collect more milk – 18% on average 1 – than pumping from each breast in turn. Another bonus is the milk collected has a higher energy content than milk obtained by single pumping.1 If you’re using a Medela double electric breast pump, the Hands-free™ Pumping Bustier has been specially designed to fit it.
A: There are four simple steps to using your Hands-free™ Pumping Bustier:
- Hook: Fasten the bustier at the front.
- Zip: Zip it up from the bottom.
- Insert: Place a breast shield on each breast beneath the bustier, with your nipples centred in the tunnels.
- Attach: Finally, attach a connector to each breast shield.
It’s as easy as that – now you’re ready for hands-free pumping!
A: To wash it, simply pop in a delicate-garment bag and can be washed up to 60°C (140 °F) cycle. The bag will prevent it getting tangled up with other clothes, and it’s best to avoid washing the bustier with items that have Velcro fastenings for the same reason! Full washing and colour-care instructions are given on the packaging.
A: The first step to finding the right bra is getting accurate bust measurements, which can be done easily in the comfort of your home, best with a soft tape measure. Every woman is unique and this calculation is the first and most important step.
We have 5 easy steps for you to measure yourself:
- Measure around your bust, measure around your under bust
- Subtract your under bust measurement from your bust measurement
- Use our table to find your cup size
Find your band width according to your under bust measurement.
A: Our Hands-free™ Pumping Bustier is designed to fit the breast shields of most electric pumps.
A: The Hands-free™ Pumping Bustier is designed for comfortable hands-free pumping with single or double electric pumps. You can nurse and pump with Medela 3in1 Nursing and Pumping Bra, which is designed for nursing, in-bra pumping and hands-free pumping.
A: The Hands-free™ Pumping BRA is designed for pumping only with single or double electric pump. If you want to nurse your baby on one side whilst you pump on the other, we recommend you use our 3in1 Nursing and Pumping Bra as this is our most advanced product to support you with nursing and pumping, even simultaneously.
