Essential Relaxed Pump&Nurse Nursing Bra with Built in Hands-Free Pumping Bra

My favorite nursing/hands free pumping bra so far! I’ve had a hard time finding a comfortable fit in a nursing bra in general, let alone a nursing bra that can double as a hands free pumping bra. Many other nursing bras I’ve tried have had uncomfortable fabric, irritating or scratchy hardware around the band (or clasp-less bands that are too tight or difficult to pull on overhead, especially in those early days of sore nipples) or unwieldy drop down clips for nursing access. I absolutely love that this bra is made of soft stretchy fabric with just the right amount of weight, support and give. It’s easy to pull on overhead and I really appreciate the all-in-one functionality - comfortable and supportive enough for all day wear and without any needed accessories for pumping. My breast pump flanges have stayed nicely in place while I do my hair and makeup (although I do that less often these days!) or play with my baby. I am so thankful to have found this bra before my upcoming return to work! My only small complaint is that the fabric seems just the slightest bit bulky when pulled down/to the side for regular nursing, although I may notice it a little more than others because I often have to be more hands on with breast compressions while nursing to keep my little one engaged. All in all a great bra (and seems true to the sizing chart, too! I always find others’ measurements helpful, so I’ll include my own (even though they are not precise so interpret them with a grain of salt!) in hopes that they may help another new parent who may be too tired to properly measure (although measuring is probably still the best way to guarantee a good fit!): I was probably closest to a 34 A/B prepregnancy, now I’m up about two cups sizes and 20 lbs from my prepregnancy weight of 105 lbs; medium fits me well and seems like it would be forgiving both up and down sizes).

Amazing quality. Works for both support, pumping and nursing. I was having so much trouble with pumping bras as they’re all so uncomfortable and I didn’t want to pay a premium price for the name brands (you know who I’m talking about). This is a great alternative and provides lots of support for my DDs. Great wear all day bra in addition to pumping and nursing!

I’m usually a large in things, however I feel like it’s too tight. It does a great job at holding the bottles/pieces & helps make it more enjoyable! The fabric isn’t the softest but I just wear it during pumping at home.

This bra is very soft and fits comfortably. I am a size 38B, 5'6" 180lbs and ordered a large; the bra fit perfectly upon arrival and held the Spectra pumps very tightly and well. However, after a little more than a week of use (pumping 9-11x daily) the openings to hold the pumps are now starting to stretch out and there already is not as a snug of a fit. In addition, the stitching on the left is already starting to unravel and the bra does not feel as supportive as it did when it was new.I do like that this bra fits more like a sports bra than other pumping bras that fit more traditionally, however the quality just seems poor. I do not feel after a little more than a week that it has the support I need to wear it out as a "regular" bra, and have been actually switching between my nursing bra to this bra when I need to pump, which is a pain. Also, because it has slightly stretched, there are always wrinkles from it under my clothes which is another reason why I can't wear it regularly out.I would highly recommend investing in a pumping/nursing bra if you are doing both or exclusively pumping, but I would look elsewhere. The quality of this bra is not great and won't last.

I want to love this. I want to even just like it. But I don’t. I’ve ordered and worn the M and the L. I’m generally a 38C/D. The M is way too tight in the shoulder strap and the under band. But the tightness provides support so that my boobs aren’t everywhere. However when it comes time to pump the “engorgement” proves that tight isn’t always best. Directions for purchasing say that the bra should be loose so there’s room for engorgement. Enter the L and it’s like jumping from a S to XL. It’s too damn big and provides zero support and no coverage. The sizing is just extremely off here. Boobs are heavy. Big boobs are even heavier. Boobs filled with milk- you guessed it- heavier!!!! Why are they still making these nursing/pumping bras with zero shoulder support?? The bands aren’t even an inch wide. There’s no support. If you’re boobs are saggy as most are- these will not provide any support to make up for there being no underwire. I have plenty of sports bras that provide more support than this so I know it’s possible. As I said with the M because it’s so tight there is support but the L should provide it also. The L is so loose that it’s more consistent with a “slip” and the straps actually fall off of my shoulders- normal and engorged. How does this help me? It doesn’t. Id say there’s a good 2” (possibly more) of extra material on the shoulders themselves. It causes me to scrunch up my shoulders to prevent it from falling and that’s the worst possible position to be in when nursing or pumping and is generally uncomfortable anyway. The coverage over the breast is also lacking. So much that the nursing pads stick out- on the M there is great coverage but again it’s too tight. The white is pretty see through also so I’m not able to treat this like a sports bra and just wear this around the house when we have company.I’d say try both sizes whatever you fall in on the chart. But keep in mind you won’t get to know if this works until you see it a few times and at that point the merchandise is probably not refundable. I’d even skip this all together and find something else.The only pros I can give this- the material is comfortable and the under and width is ok.Update: I’ve since washed it and it offered no shrinkage which I hope it would. After a day or two of wearing it I feel like it gets looser and then the pump parts don’t fit properly. It’s a shame no won’t be wearing this again and I’ll donate it