Pumping and nursing bra

Abstract

A pumping and nursing bra includes two shoulder straps and two cup portions. Each cup portion includes a detachable outer layer connected at a top portion to an associated shoulder strap. Each cup portion also includes an inner layer adapted to be directly positioned over a breast of a wearer of the bra and attached at a top portion to the associated shoulder strap. Each cup portion further includes a detachable middle layer connected at top portions to the inner layer. The pumping and nursing bra also includes an inelastic hem interconnecting bottom portions of the detachable outer layer, the inner layer, and the detachable middle layer of each cup portion.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This disclosure herein resides generally in the art of brassieres, and more particularly, to a brassiere that contains three layers that provide the wearer with a fashionable undergarment that affords the wearer with the ability to use a breast pump or to breast feed an infant without removing the brassiere.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Breast milk offers several advantages over manufactured formula as a food source for infants. It is well known that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed their infants for at least one year. During this time, it is advantageous for the breastfeeding woman to have garments that facilitate breastfeeding, and breast pumping when a woman cannot nurse her infant. While many women are able to nurse their infants directly from their breast, there are many reasons a woman may need or choose to pump milk for her child.[0003]Many women like to pump their milk to give to their infant if regular breast...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a pumping and nursing bra that solves various deficiencies of prior art. The bra has various features such as detachable layers, adjustable straps, and a clutch mechanism for breast pumps. The bra can be adjusted to fit different wearers and provides comfortable and secure support during breastfeeding and pumping.

Problems solved by technology

However, many of these garments do not effectively hold the pump funnels in place, are uncomfortable, or are impractical for daily wear.

Not only are these garments both uncomfortable and impractical, they also do not allow the woman to be able to wear a bra that also mimics and exudes the same style and visual benefits that a normal brassiere would provide for them.

There is currently no garment that comfortably allows the wearer both to pump hands-free, and nurse her infant through the use of several detachable layers that cover the breast area in a fashionable way.

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