Don’t worry, the breast shield openings are reinforced to hold them securely. What’s more, the Easy Expression Bustier’s no-slip support keeps it reliably in place without straps to dig in or cause aching shoulders. And the stretch material doesn’t just help keep your breast shields in position, it also adapts to your changing body for a great fit whatever your shape. You do not have to wear a maternity bra when pregnant, but we highly recommend it. As your breasts grow and change during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, you might find that you need extra comfort and support. A maternity bra will adapt to your changing body to give you extra comfort when you most need it. They also include clips for full drop down cups – making nursing more practical, and are wireless so as not to compress your growing breasts. The material is certified according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. FAQs Should I wear a nursing bra to sleep? This wireless & seamless Medela Keep Cool™ Ultra Breathable bra is soft to the skin and provides a light-weight feel to one of the most sensitive parts of your body. Medela takes pumping to a new level with the Freestyle™ Hands-free breast pump. The anatomically shaped collection cups fit seamlessly in most nursing bras and have been designed to be assembled in only three simple steps. The combination of 105° angled breast shields and 2-Phase Expression ® technology makes Medela’s Freestyle™ Hands-free breast pump the superior hands-free experience. Additional Features and Benefits Wear it together with your nursing bra

No, Freestyle™ Hands-free does not shut off automatically when the collection containers are full. However, because of the collection cups’ transparent design and side scale indicator, it’s easy for a mum to monitor how much she has collected during that session and pause pumping if the cups are full. Is the Freestyle™ Hands-free breast pump easy to clean? We recommend you start wearing a maternity and nursing bra during pregnancy. Many women experience breast changes in early pregnancy – in fact, it’s often the first sign you’re pregnant. Surging hormones and a shift in breast structure mean your nipples and breasts may feel sensitive from as early as three or four weeks. Some mums-to-be have tender breasts during pregnancy right up until the birth, but for most it subsides after the first trimester which is often a good time to switch to a maternity bra. During this period in fact, your regular bra can get uncomfortable and you will need to look for a bra that is soft to the skin and can adapt as your breast grows. Our maternity & nursing bras are made of Adaptive Stretch™ material that grows with your changing body from pregnancy through nursing. Use our size chart to find the right size of your next nursing bra. How long I should wear a maternity and nursing bra? Anatomically shaped collection cups uniquely designed to maximise milk expression and comfort by reducing compression of breast tissueThe new Freestyle™ Hands-free Breast Pump features well-researched Medela technologies such as 105° angled breast shields and 2-Phase Expression™. It also features the new Hands-free collection cups, which are uniquely designed to anatomically fit most breast shapes and nursing bras. 1 pump, 2 ways to collect Insert: Place a breast shield on each breast beneath the bustier, with yournipples centred in the tunnels.

Yes! When the cups are full mum can pause the pumping by pressing the play/pause button on the display, pour the expressed milk into a breast milk-safe collection bottle or storage bag and continue her pumping session. Freestyle™ Hands-free collection cups hold 150ml / 5oz of breastmilk each. I overproduce, does it shut off when the cups are full? You can wear a nursing bra to bed as long as it is comfortable for you. During pregnancy and nursing the breast grows and you might want to have a little support even when sleeping. Our Sleep Bra is designed with minimal seams and no hooks, so nothing disturbs your skin while you sleep. It has a crossover function to allow for easy access for nursing during the night. Another benefit to wearing a bra for sleep is that you can also wear breast pads to avoid any leakage marks on your clothes. How many nursing sleep bras do I need? Re-designed ‘drop of life’ opening with reinforced stitching provides added support for the breast shield and the bottle.Freestyle™ Hands-free is designed with Medela’s research-based 2-Phase™ Expression technology. In both stimulation and expression phases, mum can choose up to 9 levels of vacuum. Is double pumping more effective? The hands-free collection cups hold 150ml / 5oz of breast milk in each cup. How can I clean and dry the tubing? With its transparent cups, the Freestyle™ Hands-free gives you added reassurance that you’re expressing correctly. The clear cups make it easy to accurately position the nipple and you get instant confirmation that milk is flowing. More milk, more comfort

Wearable, ultra-lightweight collection cups are amongst the lightest available (76g each) and designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your bra

During the 2 nd trimester you may notice that your breasts are growing and you may get uncomfortable in your regular bra. We recommend as soon as you are experiencing this you move to a wireless and seamless maternity and nursing bra. All our bras feature Adaptive Stretch™ material that grows with your changing body from pregnancy through nursing. As your pregnancy progresses, your breasts may feel heavy and sore when you’re trying to sleep. This is the time to think about maternity sleepwear in the form of a nursing sleep bra. Medela’s Sleep Bra is designed to fit your shape, whatever stage you’re at. It has no hooks or clips, so you won’t feel any lumps or bumps if you’re wearing it lying down. Plus, its soft fabric helps keep moisture away from your skin for a fresh feel all night long. During the 2 nd trimester you may notice that your breasts are growing and you may get uncomfortable in your regular bra. We recommend as soon as you are experiencing this you move to a wireless and seamless maternity & nursing bra. All our bras feature Adaptive Stretch™ material that grows with your changing body from pregnancy through nursing. How many nursing bras should I need?