A hands-free breast pump system is disclosed. A breast shield having anadhesive inner surface for adhering to awoman's breast is disclosed. An adapter is connected to the breast shield fortransferring a vacuum generated by a pump to thebreast. The adapter alsoallows milk expressed from the breast to drain from the adapter to acontainer. The breast shield adheres to the breast and supportsthe weight of the adapter and collector bottle without separate adhesives,gels, straps, or specially designed support bras. Theadhesive breast shield allows for hand-free expression of milk.
