About Medela Pump In Style Hands-Free Breast Pump
Pump In Style Hands-free is our most powerful hands-free breast pump that delivers trusted hospital performance and comfort. The intuitive pump motor is separate from the lightweight, anatomically-designed hands-free cups, which have only three parts to clean and can be worn discreetly and comfortably under a nursing bra. Moms choose table top pumps for performance, but they often sacrifice the ability to be hands-free because of that choice. Not anymore, with Pump In Style Hands-free you now have the ability to pump hands-free discreetly at home or at the office without sacrificing performance and comfort.
Key Benefits & Features
- Combines comfort with portability & hospital performance.  Now with stronger vacuum and optimized cycle rates
- 11.8 % more milk due to anatomically shaped 105 degree angled breast shields that are clinically proven to increase milk volume by 11.8%
- Hospital Performance inspired by our hospital-grade Symphony breast pump combined with 2-Phase Expression technology mimics baby’s natural sucking rhythm for more efficient pumping
- Wearable, ultra-lightweight collection cups are among the lightest available (2.7oz. each) and are designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your bra
- Easy to clean and assemble collection cups with only 3 parts to clean & dishwasher safe
- Collection cups stand vertically to avoid spills and have an easy pour spout
- Transparent design so you can easily check milk flow and milk volume
- Breast pump features 10 adjustable levels and Maxflow technology generates vacuum with micro-vibrations, allowing for effective milk removal
- 1 pump, 2 ways of pumping, Integrates perfectly with classic PersonalFit Flex parts, giving you freedom of choice in how to collect your milk
- No compromise in vacuum performance when using Hands-free Collection Cups vs. classic PersonalFit Flex pumping kits
Medela Pump In Style Hands-Free Breast Pump FAQs
Do you have to be sitting or can you be more active?
The Pump In Style Hands-free breast pump features in-bra collection cups for multi-tasking and comes with an external battery pack for flexibility of moving your pumping location from place to place without relying on a wall outlet. The cups themselves are not designed to be used while bending completely or during intense activity as there is an opening (pouring spout) at the top of the cups through which milk could spill out.
Do I need a special bra to be able to use the Hands-free Collection Cups?
A special bra is not required when using the Hands-free Collection Cups. The cups are designed to fit into most nursing bras.
Do you have control of suction in stimulation and expression?
Pump In Style Hands-free is designed with Medela’s research-based 2-Phase Expression technology. In both stimulation and expression phases, mom can choose up to 10 levels of vacuum.
Is double pumping more effective?
Medela researchers found that double pumping obtains 18% more milk on average, compared to single pumping leaving you with more time for other things in your life.
When cups are full can you empty them and then keep pumping?
Yes! When the cups are full mom can stop pumping, pour the expressed milk into a breast milk-safe collection bottle or storage bag and continue her pumping session. Hands-free Collection Cups hold 150ml / 5oz of breastmilk each.
I overproduce, does it shut off when the cups are full?
No, Pump In Style 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 mom to monitor how much she has collected during that session and pause pumping if the cups are full.
How much milk do the Hands-free Collection Cups hold?
The Hands-free Collection Cups hold 150ml / 5oz of breast milk in each cup.
How often do I need to clean the Hands-free Collection Cups?
Sanitise before first use and once daily, and wash before first use and after each use. Always ensure all parts are completely dry before re-assembly.
What level does the Pump In Style start in during Expression Phase?
Pump In Style Hands-free double electric breast pump defaults to the vacuum level/setting mom ended her Stimulation Phase in by gradually ramping up to that level within 3 cycles. (Example Mom is at level 7 while in Stimulation. When the pump automatically or manually switches to the Expression Phase the vacuum will ramp from level L4, L5, L6 and hold constant at L7 until mom manually changes the vacuum using the + or - buttons.
Is there a way to stop it switching after a minute?
There is no way to stop Pump In Style Hands-free breast pump from switching to Expression Phase after 1 minute, however, once it automatically switches, if mom wants to go back to Stimulation Phase she can simply push the let-down button and the pump will switch back. She can toggle back and forth between Stimulation and Expression as many times as she’d like throughout her pumping session by pushing the let-down button.
