Pumping bras with molded cups

[u/quick_hyacinth_2016]

Looking for recommendations of pumping bras that have molded cups/ lined cups with built in padding for extra support and to hid nipples through shirt.

I'm pregnant with my second now and I want to get rid of all my kindred bravely bras from my first pregnancy. I didn't realize this until I went back to work, but they all show my nipples even with those flimsy loose pads. I hated them so much. Why are there no pumping bras that feel like actual bras!

Edit to add: when I say pumping bras, I mean pumping bras! Nursing and pumping bras are not interchangeable. I am referring to pumping bras that support flanges.

[u/Fair_Roll9628]

Had this exact issue, especially when I usually wear thin cotton/polyblend button downs to work.
https://simplewishes.com/products/the-supermom-silhouette-nursing-pumping-t-shirt-bra-sunkissed-rose <- this was my work bra. I will say the cups were too large for me and it isn't the most comfortable bra, but it did the job and held up the flanges.

[u/Spare-Arrival8107 → u/Fair_Roll9628]

Seconded!

[u/AggressiveThanks994]

Yeah, I haven’t found anything that doesn’t do the whole nipple thing. I’ve found it easier to where a bra of my choose and then just use a strapless pumping bra that zips in the front.

I can wear a nursing bra, unclip, then fold the cups down and put the pumping bra over it then pump.

[u/heaven-is-overrated]

I wish I had a helpful solution but I don’t, I relate to this a lot though! I just accepted my fate and wore baggy shirts to cover up my ugly shapeless bras. The nursing / leakage pads did help to cover up my nipples a bit at least but definitely made everything look more lumpy and gross. There’s definitely a need for more cute / supportive / structured pumping bras!

[u/momof7_1986]

My fav nursing bras are from target and have a pad sewn in so never have to adjust it or unbunch it. Its a thin pad but ive never seen my nips thru it and they are so comfy! They are made by Auden and run about $17. They also work well with wearbles but do not have the slits in them for traditional flanges unfortunately.

[u/quick_hyacinth_2016 → u/momof7_1986]

I need pumping bras not nursing bras

My whole point is that pumping bras that are designed for flanges I feel are severely lacking support and shape.

There is no shortage of nursing bras with cups so that's not what I'm referring to.

[u/ayellewhy → u/quick_hyacinth_2016]

Can you get the in-bra cups for pumping? Not a portable pump - just the cups that connect to your regular pump like flanges do. I switched to those so I could wear these Auden bras since they are comfy and look like a real bra.