Pumping Survival School

Your no-nonsense, no-judgment guide to pumps and pumping.

Pumps and pumping

What are breast pump cushions?

Pumping doesn’t have to suck! But try telling that to your breasts when you are on your 5th pump of the day. While there are things you can do. If you...

What are breast pump cushions?

Pumping doesn’t have to suck! But try telling that to your breasts when you are on your 5th pump of the day. While there are things you can do. If you...

When will I stop leaking milk?

Leaking breast milk is a normal (and annoying) part of lactation, particularly in the early days. It certainly won’t last forever but you’d be forgiven for wondering, while putting yet...

When will I stop leaking milk?

Leaking breast milk is a normal (and annoying) part of lactation, particularly in the early days. It certainly won’t last forever but you’d be forgiven for wondering, while putting yet...

What does a "normal" nipple look like?

The thing is, nipples come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colours, and there is no such thing as a "normal" nipple. However, there may be certain characteristics that...

What does a "normal" nipple look like?

The thing is, nipples come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colours, and there is no such thing as a "normal" nipple. However, there may be certain characteristics that...

The fourth trimester: thrive guide

During the fourth trimester (the first 12 weeks after your baby is born), mums need care (and cuddles, if you’re so inclined) too.

The fourth trimester: thrive guide

During the fourth trimester (the first 12 weeks after your baby is born), mums need care (and cuddles, if you’re so inclined) too.

Do I need to eat healthier while pumping?

Pumping and breastfeeding mothers have enough to worry about without second guessing whether we should be eating that Mars Bar or drinking that much-needed latte.

Do I need to eat healthier while pumping?

Pumping and breastfeeding mothers have enough to worry about without second guessing whether we should be eating that Mars Bar or drinking that much-needed latte.

Transitioning from nursing to pumping

Whether you have nursed your baby for a short time, or months, transitioning to exclusively pumping can be quite an emotional time for both you and your child. As well...

Transitioning from nursing to pumping

Whether you have nursed your baby for a short time, or months, transitioning to exclusively pumping can be quite an emotional time for both you and your child. As well...