Welcome to Pumping Survival School

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

Ready, set, pump

Preparing 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

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

Problems Pumping

  • 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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  • What are breast pump cushions?

    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...

  • Milkdrop's baby shower gift guide

    Milkdrop's baby shower gift guide

    A new baby is always cause to celebrate, but with today’s oversaturated baby product market it can be very difficult to settle on the perfect gift for your friend or...

    Milkdrop's baby shower gift guide

    A new baby is always cause to celebrate, but with today’s oversaturated baby product market it can be very difficult to settle on the perfect gift for your friend or...

  • When will I stop leaking milk?

    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...

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