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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  • Downloadable Nipple Ruler

    Downloadable Nipple Ruler

    One of the best things you can do for a comfy pump is make sure you have the right size flange. To figure out your nipple size, place the semi-circle...

    Downloadable Nipple Ruler

    One of the best things you can do for a comfy pump is make sure you have the right size flange. To figure out your nipple size, place the semi-circle...

  • Collecting colostrum during pregnancy

    Collecting colostrum during pregnancy

    During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes - as you might have well noticed! One of these changes is the production of colostrum, which is the first milk that you...

    Collecting colostrum during pregnancy

    During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes - as you might have well noticed! One of these changes is the production of colostrum, which is the first milk that you...

  • What are the symptoms of mastitis?

    What are the symptoms of mastitis?

    Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

    What are the symptoms of mastitis?

    Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

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