Pumping Survival School

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

Pumps and pumping

How do I know if I have oversupply?

Having “too much” breast milk might not sound like a problem to many people. However, oversupply of breast milk, also known as hyperlactation, can result in various symptoms for both...

How do I know if I have oversupply?

Having “too much” breast milk might not sound like a problem to many people. However, oversupply of breast milk, also known as hyperlactation, can result in various symptoms for both...

How do I know if I have undersupply?

You may know the feeling - pumping and pumping with zero to little luck. It can feel incredibly frustrating, and even frightening, to try so hard and still not have...

How do I know if I have undersupply?

You may know the feeling - pumping and pumping with zero to little luck. It can feel incredibly frustrating, and even frightening, to try so hard and still not have...

How to reduce pain while pumping

Pumping doesn’t have to suck and you certainly do not have to put up with pain or discomfort while expressing for your baby. Breast pumping can be an essential part...

How to reduce pain while pumping

Pumping doesn’t have to suck and you certainly do not have to put up with pain or discomfort while expressing for your baby. Breast pumping can be an essential part...

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...

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...

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...