I tried to save money by rigging up a contraption with which to hold my pump bottles while pumping, but after several weeks of frustration, I decided to spend some money on this well-reviewed bra -- I'm so glad I did! I'm going to buy another hands-free bra now because it is so helpful. I wasn't sure it would work with Hygeia pumps, where the flange doesn't separate from the bottles, but it does! It's a great design, adjustable, and comfortable.