I loved this bra. It was definitely a sanity saver for me. In the beginning my baby wouldn't latch on so I mainly pumped. I had a portable pump as well so I was able to, as strange as it may sound; fold laundry, cook dinner, put together lunches, etc. Just don't bend over! It does not allow for a complete job of emptying the breast without some manual assistance but that was fine with me. Just the freedom of being able to walk around and not have to be tied down to a mache with both hands occupied was a sanity saver. If you are on the fence of whether or not to get one, just do it. You will be happy you did.