Pumping Survival School

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

Pumps and pumping

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How to pack a pumping bag for holiday

It has been said that once you have a baby a holiday is really just parenting elsewhere 🙄 But we believe that with a little preparation, and a go-with-the-flow mindset,...

How to pack a pumping bag for holiday

It has been said that once you have a baby a holiday is really just parenting elsewhere 🙄 But we believe that with a little preparation, and a go-with-the-flow mindset,...

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How to look after your mental health when you'r...

Pumping doesn’t have to suck, but it’s still hard work! And if things aren't going as you planned, things can be pretty tough. Here are a few tips to take the...

How to look after your mental health when you'r...

Pumping doesn’t have to suck, but it’s still hard work! And if things aren't going as you planned, things can be pretty tough. Here are a few tips to take the...

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How to get more milk when pumping

Pumping can feel like hard work. Whether you’re exclusively pumping, trying to build a stash to donate or simply aiming for a top-up bottle, it can be yet another thing...

How to get more milk when pumping

Pumping can feel like hard work. Whether you’re exclusively pumping, trying to build a stash to donate or simply aiming for a top-up bottle, it can be yet another thing...

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Busting 4 myths about your breast anatomy (nope...

Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding your postpartum body and breasts. Separating fact from fiction can help you feel more comfortable pumping, may help you pump more...

Busting 4 myths about your breast anatomy (nope...

Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding your postpartum body and breasts. Separating fact from fiction can help you feel more comfortable pumping, may help you pump more...

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Why does Milkdrop make pumping more comfy for 9...

Milkdrop cushions have made pumping more comfortable for 95% of the women who have tried it, because the cushion is designed to be super soft, mimic baby suckling, and to minimise rubbing on...

Why does Milkdrop make pumping more comfy for 9...

Milkdrop cushions have made pumping more comfortable for 95% of the women who have tried it, because the cushion is designed to be super soft, mimic baby suckling, and to minimise rubbing on...

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How (and why) to measure your nipple

Not sure which size pump, flange or cushion is right for you? Measuring your nipple is the key to getting the right size and make sure your next pump is as comfy...

How (and why) to measure your nipple

Not sure which size pump, flange or cushion is right for you? Measuring your nipple is the key to getting the right size and make sure your next pump is as comfy...

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READY, SET, PUMP

Prepping to Pump

  • What to expect
  • Get the right pump
  • Know your body
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You want me to put my breast where?

How to Pump Comfy

  • Getting set up
  • How to express milk
  • Ways to get comfy
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is this normal?

Pumping Problems

  • Common problems
  • Quick (and long-term) fixes
  • Troubleshooting
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YEP, THIS IS YOUR LIFE (FOR NOW).

Pumping & Life

  • Back to work
  • Pumping schedules
  • Road-tested hacks
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How to use your Milkdrop products