First automated pumping bra that massages the breast and relieve clogged ducts to produce more milk.

Breast pumps technology has evolved a long way from the awkward manual tools of yesteryear's. But, most modern breast pumps only provide good suction without any massaging action and also keep mother’s hands engaged while pumping the milk.

Now a startup company has designed Lilu, first automated, pumping bra that also massages the breast in circular manner to open up the clogged ducts, thereby increasing the quantity and quality of breast milk. It closely mimics the hand motion mothers use to express the breast milk.

It was developed by  Sujay Suresh and Adriana Vazquez who wanted to design a smart product keeping in mind the needs of busy nursing mothers.The bra technology helps nursing mother keep their hands free, so that you can just relax or do some other necessary task.

The product was showcased at Tech Crunch Disrupt San Francisco, which helps and supports promising start-up companies.

The lilu bra looks like a large sports bra and comes in seamless pouch and strap design that can easily fit over a woman’s nursing bra. The mother does not need to undress to put on the bra. Whenever the mother is ready to pump, she just has to pull the  flaps of her nursing bra, wear the lilu bra over it and attach the breast pump that is connected with a bottle. She than presses the button in the middle, which starts the massaging action in a compression manner that bring forward all the milk.

The amount of compression applied is adjustable. The compressor can be detached from the bra and charged via a microUSB cable. The bra is soft and molds to the changing shape during lactation period.

Evi Triantafyllides, a Lilu spokesperson, quotes that, “The automated compressor helps produce 50 percent more milk than with just a normal pump.” The bra also opens the clogged ducts, thereby bringing down the incidence of postpartum mastitis.

The patent pending massaging cups use pneumatic technology just like a BP cuff.

The lilu automated bra is currently prized at $249 USD and can be preordered by clicking this link.

Here is a video about lilu