Pumping Survival School

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

Pumps and pumping

Pumping to replace the occasional feed

Having someone else feed your baby for the odd feed can give you a much-needed break (especially if you can convince them to do that 4am feed!). Whether you opt...

Pumping to replace the occasional feed

Having someone else feed your baby for the odd feed can give you a much-needed break (especially if you can convince them to do that 4am feed!). Whether you opt...

How to safely store breast milk

Your breast milk is valuable, so once you’ve finished a pumping session it’s so important that you store your milk properly to avoid wasted milk (and time)! Proper storage is...

How to safely store breast milk

Your breast milk is valuable, so once you’ve finished a pumping session it’s so important that you store your milk properly to avoid wasted milk (and time)! Proper storage is...

How to increase your pumped milk volumes

Even if you're mostly happy with your milk supply, there's always room to try to be more efficient during each pump session. Here's a rundown of how to increase your...

How to increase your pumped milk volumes

Even if you're mostly happy with your milk supply, there's always room to try to be more efficient during each pump session. Here's a rundown of how to increase your...

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...

How to choose a breast pump: The ultimate guide...

Choosing the right breast pump can feel overwhelming. It’s like standing in front of an ice cream shop trying to choose a flavour... only without the delicious frozen treat and...

How to choose a breast pump: The ultimate guide...

Choosing the right breast pump can feel overwhelming. It’s like standing in front of an ice cream shop trying to choose a flavour... only without the delicious frozen treat and...