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1. 

   After reading all the rave reviews about this product, I bought the medium sized one based on the sizing chart and it turned out to be so tight that I couldn’t zip it up all the way. So, I ordered a second one, this time a large size and it turned out to be a little loose, the holes didn’t center properly around the nipple and didn’t hold the nipple shield in place for my medela pump, consequently the milk leaked and I had to hold the shields by hand throughout.

   There is no way to adjust the bra to make it a little loose or little tight and the nipple holes are centered such that if it doesn’t center on your breast correctly, there is no way to adjust it either. When regular bras are made with several hooks so you can adjust the tightness, why couldn’t the manufacturer think about incorporating it in this specialized bra? I’m very disappointed by this sub-standard product, especially for the price.
   Rating: 1 / 5

   Comment by SP — June 15, 2010 @ 3:09 am

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   I read ALL the reviews here before buying this bra. I recently bought the La Leche League one and was very disappointed that the Ameda flanges cannot fit through the holes (unless you insert them backwards which makes removing them after pumping messy)…

   The Easy Expressions bra has stretchy holes and can fit the Ameda flanges in. (I have all sizes of flanges that Ameda makes and they all can fit so if you are using Ameda or Lansinoh, this bra will work for you)

   A lot of the reviews had sizing issues. A lot of the ladies have said that medium would not fit and large was too big. Being a 36F, I decided to get the size large based on the complex sizing chart. The Large was not tight enough but I am certain based on the reviews that the medium wouldn’t fit. I bought it with the intentions of altering it. I had to take it in 1/4″ on each side in between the zipper and the nipple holes. I had to make the alteration there because the nipple holes were also too far apart for me. This simple alteration solved both problems of the bra being too big and the nipple holes being too far apart.

   I could have used it as it came but I would have had to hold the flanges in place, kind of defeating the purpose. If you are unsure about sizing and can sew a straight line, I would recommend doing what I did and buy the larger size and take it in.

   I think this bra would be better if it had optional straps. I may decide to add some later but if you wear a nursing bra underneath, it should hold the breasts up for pumping.

   Because I had to make an alteration, I rated only 4 stars. But the bra as it is now deserves a 5. It allows me to pump hands-free. It is truly a lifesaver for a pumping mom. I wish I would have had this after I had my twins were born but better late than never. I am completely thrilled with this bra!

   Added Later:
   
   I discovered after a few uses that the fringe can be hooked onto a nursing bra to help hold the breast higher. Just hook the fringe loop onto the clip on the strap of the nursing bra. Works much better this way.
   Rating: 4 / 5

   Comment by Bonnie Garrity — June 15, 2010 @ 4:01 am

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   I have this product and use it with my Medela Pump In Style double breast pump. It works great and allows you to read, hold the phone, work on your laptop or anything else that you want to do. I am large busted so I was concerned that it would not work well for me, but I am very happy with it. I highly recommend this product.
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Comment by Sharyl Felice — June 15, 2010 @ 4:39 am

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   This is the best invention ever! You can relax while double pumping. It is possible to read, answer the phone, or just close your eyes while pumping. I think I may have given up on the pumping twice a day every day at work without this! I highly recommend this product.
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Comment by Amy Perry — June 15, 2010 @ 5:04 am

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   As strange as it looks this is a great concept. I am a full-time working & breastfeeding mom and have been back to work since the baby was six-weeks old. I am fortunate to have a private office and can simply close the door, put on the bustier and sit at my desk and pump. I hardly miss a beat and normally continue taking calls and working at my desk while pumping.
   
   What is with that woman in the promo picture? I can attest to the fact that no one is smiling from ear to ear while hooked up to a breast pump!
   
   My gripe is with the quality of the product. My baby is seven-months old now and I use the bustier three to four times per day, five days a week. It just simply wasn’t built for such heavy usage. The flimsy elastic fabric has lost all of its stretch and I’ve had to seam it up twice. The zipper is a light-duty nylon zipper which easily (and frequently) rips apart.
   
   I’d like to see new mothers get something a bit more substantial for the price.
   
   Rating: 3 / 5

   Comment by LisaDubya — June 15, 2010 @ 7:30 am

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