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...

Pumping on a budget

Having a baby can be an expensive time, especially if it’s not your first (hello daycare fees and maternity leave😅). If you decide to (or need to) pump, it may...

Pumping on a budget

Having a baby can be an expensive time, especially if it’s not your first (hello daycare fees and maternity leave😅). If you decide to (or need to) pump, it may...

Do I need a freezer stash?

Generally, most mothers will only need to have enough milk for the next day, so it may not be worth the extra time and effort for you to build so much frozen...

Do I need a freezer stash?

Generally, most mothers will only need to have enough milk for the next day, so it may not be worth the extra time and effort for you to build so much frozen...

Tips for transitioning to daycare

Transitioning from being at home with your child to sending them to daycare is a huge change for you both. It can be tricky to navigate the emotions of your...

Tips for transitioning to daycare

Transitioning from being at home with your child to sending them to daycare is a huge change for you both. It can be tricky to navigate the emotions of your...

Help! My baby won't take a bottle

If your baby is refusing the bottle, it can be a frustrating and challenging experience for both you and your baby. Here are some tips to help your baby transition...

Help! My baby won't take a bottle

If your baby is refusing the bottle, it can be a frustrating and challenging experience for both you and your baby. Here are some tips to help your baby transition...