Many moms want a hands-free pumping experience. In the first few months of motherhood, a lot of time is spent breastfeeding or pumping, and unless you’ve got around-the-clock help, you’ll have other tasks to do. 

The kitchen has to be cleaned, there’s usually laundry waiting to be folded, emails need answering, and the older child wants you to tie her shoe—again. Being a mom can be stressful, and stress affects breast milk production, not to mention our role as a wife, mother, friend, and every other place we fit into. 

A hands-free breastfeeding experience can help relieve stress. 

By giving yourself the gift of a hands-free breast pumping experience, you can reduce stress. 

Being hands-free while you pump just makes life a little bit easier, and every little bit counts. And wouldn’t it be nice to spend the day in the park so the bigger kids can explore nature, run, jump, and expend all that wild energy? Hands-free pumping with mobility can help make that idea a reality. 

There are a few things to consider before moving into hands-free breast pumping: 

• Are you happy to simply be hands-free at home?
• Is mobility important to you?
• Do you want the best of both worlds?

If you spend much of your time at home and are able to pump from the convenience of being near your electric pump, then a breastfeeding bra will be a great fit for you. 

At Milk N Mamas Baby, we love a breastfeeding bra because it’s easy to use, comfortable to wear, and works with your double breast pump. Most important, it allows you to work with your hands while pumping. 

The Medela Easy Expression Bustier is our go-to recommendation for moms looking to take this path. It’s compatible with most electric pumps and can work on its own or over a nursing bra or camisole. It’s made from a cotton/spandex blend, making it easy to wash as well. 

There are a few things to consider with the breastfeeding bra. It’s important to make sure you have the correct size breastshield for your body. The Medela PersonalFit Breastshields come in five sizes, and you can figure out which size you need by measuring your nipple’s diameter. The breastshield should be about 4mm larger than your nipple. 

If mobility is important to you, then a battery-powered breast pump is a necessity. 

Selecting a breast pump with a battery option gives you increased mobility. Maybe you’re going back to work and need to pump throughout the day. Maybe you’re planning a quick overnight trip away from home. Or maybe you’ve planned a long day in the park and want to make sure you’re able to express, even when your baby isn’t hungry. 

A battery powered or battery back-up pump gives a mom tremendous freedom. You can pair this with the breastfeeding bra or take the meditative path of holding the cups while you pump. You’ll also need bottles and a way to store the milk if you’re on the go and away from a refrigerator. Milk N Mamas Baby carries a variety of bags and coolers as well as bottles and other breastfeeding supplies.

All pumps that Milk N Mamas Baby carry are double electric, and most breast pumps are 100% covered by TRICARE. However, many of them also have a battery power source. Reach out and ask which battery operated pump will work best for your mobility needs. 

Are you looking for the ultimate hands-free and total mobility breast pumping option?

It is possible to cook a meal, run a conference call, and play with your kids without being tethered to the wall or tied to tubes. A wearable breast pump is the ultimate in the hands-free pumping experience. 

The Elvie Double Electric Breast Pump is our favorite recommendation and among the ultimate in hands-free, time-conscious luxury breast pumping. Like all things luxury, it costs a little more and TRICARE doesn’t cover 100% of the costs, but if you have the needs and the means, it exists for you. 

This pump, and other wearable breast pumps like it, fit inside your bra. It’s important to make sure you have adequate room inside the bra for the pump to fit, and for the bra to fit comfortably. An ill-fitting bra/wearable pump combination could negatively impact the pump’s suction. 

Breast pumping doesn’t have to be a chore that anchors you to an electrical outlet. You have options! Reach out to Milk N Mamas Baby today, and let us help you select the best hands-free pumping option for you and help you navigate TRICARE coverage for your purchase. 

Find Milk N Mamas Baby at milknmamasbaby.com, email milknmamasbaby@gmail.com, or call 844-Milk-Mom.